China's BYD leads Latin America's electric buses, but in Brazil a home-grown maker is still ahead this year. Here is why the home team holds the lead.
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Key Facts
—Region. China’s BYD is the single largest supplier of electric buses across Latin America, where Chinese brands account for roughly 80% of the fleet.
—Brazil twist. A 100%-Brazilian maker, Eletra (sold through Induscar/Caio), still leads the year-to-date count and the full historical record at home.
—One month. BYD won the single month of May 2026 with 59 of 132 buses registered, a 44.7% share, its best monthly showing of the year.
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