Those who are willing not to spend more money on gasoline gained several new options in 2025, especially below R$ 200 thousand
Electric cars are becoming popular with Brazilians, mainly because they have a very low cost per km driven for those who only drive in the city. Before 2023 it was necessary to pay more than R$ 150 thousand to have the electric car in Brazil, today they are much more affordable.
The gateway to this world is with subcompact cars with an urban vocation. But they differ from the popular 1.0 by bringing a more technological environment and some more creative solutions.
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These cheaper electric cars can be useful tools for those who use the vehicle as a work tool. The energy expenditure for those who drive a lot is less than that of fuel,
Electric cars also have the advantage of less maintenance, since their engine does not require periodic adjustments. The services consist of checking the suspension, the cabin filter and the only fluid that needs to be changed is the battery cooling fluid, which can last more than 100 thousand km.
At the end of 2025 we had the launch of new electric cars in Brazil, many with affordable prices. Check out the updated table:
The cheapest car in Brazil is the Renault Kwid and the cheapest electric is the Kwid E-Tech. Although they share the body and name, they are quite different in other aspects.
The electric model has been updated for the 2025 line with an updated design and a new interior. With that came equipment such as the 100% digital and customizable panel, multimedia center with 10-inch screen and ADAS package.
In addition to these novelties, the Kwid E-Tech also features six airbags, electric windows on all four doors and a 290-liter trunk. Its 26.8 kWh battery is small, smaller than that of some hybrids, resulting in only 180 km of autonomy. The positive side of this is that it recharges quickly.
The BYD Dolphin Mini is the best-selling electric car in Brazil. At the end of 2025, the entry-level GL version was launched, with a smaller battery and a price reduced by R$ 1.000.
The buyer will lose 30 km of autonomy in the Inmetro cycle by taking this version, but the equipment package does not change. The great advantage of the Dolphin Mini GL is that only it will be able to receive discounts for taxi drivers and PwD given by BYD, while in the GS the consumer only has the exemptions guaranteed by law.
Despite being small, the BYD Dolphin Mini has good space for occupants and is now homologated for 5 occupants. It features an electrically adjustable driver’s seat, induction smartphone charger, rotating multimedia center, 360° camera, 6 airbags, four-wheel disc brakes and alloy wheels.
Despite the similar price to the BYD Dolphin Mini, the new Geely EX2 is a rival to the Dolphin. Its size is that of a traditional compact hatch, with good space for five occupants and a 375-liter trunk, complemented by the 70-liter front one.
The Geely EX2 has a more energy-efficient electric motor and low weight, of 1,300 kg, so it achieves a range of 289 km even with a smaller battery than the rival. Its traction is rear, helping in uphill starts and also allows for a smaller turning circle.
The entry-level version of the Geely EX2, the Pro, comes with steel wheels with hubcaps, full-LED headlights, twilight sensor, ventilation outlets for the rear seat, reversing camera, face-to-face key and 6 airbags.
The JAC e-JSI1 was once the cheapest electric car in Brazil, until the arrival of rival Today he dropped a few positions in the table, continuing with the same set offered since the launch.
It follows the formula of an urban subcompact car, with a small battery and a range of 181 km. When compared to the Renault Kwid E-Tech and the BYD Dolphin Mini there is an advantage in torque, but the power is lower.
The JAC E-JS1 features air conditioning, split rear seat, multimedia center, face-to-face key, cruise control, dual airbag, reversing camera, rear parking sensor and alloy wheels.
The BYD Dolphin was the car that popularized electric cars in Brazil. Its price has remained the same since launch, but sales volume dropped after the arrival of the Dolphin Mini.
It stands out for its interior space worthy of a medium sedan, thanks to the wheelbase of 2.70 m. The trunk has 345 liters of volume, a good value for a hatchback.
The 2026 line of the hatch gained electric adjustment in the driver’s seat, electrically folding mirrors, induction charger, steering wheel depth adjustment and one-touch function on the electric windows. It kept the automatic air conditioning, full-LED headlights, 6 airbags and 360° camera.
GWM entered the electric car segment with a more premium proposal. The Ora 03 has a retro style and a well-designed interior, seeking a more passionate appeal from the public.
Its mechanical set has a powerful 171 hp engine, which makes it accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds. Due to this greater force, it consumes more energy, so the autonomy is 232 km in the Skin version.
The entry-level version is already quite stuffed, with an ADAS package, panoramic sunroof, full-LED headlights, 7 airbags, rain sensor, 18-inch wheels and 360° camera. The 2026 line gained a spare tire, connected services, remote updates and the sunroof is no longer optional.
MG Motor is a brand that was born in England in 1924, but today it is Chinese. It officially arrived in Brazil in 2025, after a quick passage through an independent importer.
The entry-level model is the MG4 Comfort, launched during the Motor Show. It is a medium hatch with a motor on the rear axle and offers the longest range among the cars listed here: 364 km.
Its performance is also among the best, with acceleration from zero to 100 km/h being achieved in 7.2 seconds. This version has full-LED headlights, parking sensor, reversing camera, connected services, multimedia center with wireless mirroring, native navigator and 350-liter trunk.
Chevrolet brings two luxury electric cars from Mexico, the Equinox EV and the Blazer EV, while its cheapest model is the Spark EUV assembled in Ceará in SKD. Despite the tie on the front, it is a Chinese model, from Baojun.
The Brazilian subsidiary carried out the calibration of the powertrain, suspension and ADAS systems to please the local taste. Unlike Chinese electric cars in this price range, the Spark EUV is an SUV.
This body shape guarantees a little more interior space and the trunk is 355 liters. It features six airbags, ADAS package, 360° camera, rain and twilight sensors.
The GAC Aion ES is the cheapest electric sedan in Brazil and one of the rare cars with this combination of body and engine outside the premium brands. Its focus is on direct sales to taxi drivers, private drivers and companies.
This explains the set that combines a weak engine, of only 136 hp, with a large battery. The equipment package is strange, with only four airbags, an analog panel, a multimedia center only with mirroring for Apple Carplay and two speakers.
Even though it is GAC’s cheapest car, the Aion ES sold only 38 units in 2025.
Leapmotor is a Chinese electrified car startup that is now owned by Stellantis. The European group that owns Fiat, Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, Citroën and others brought this brand with two SUVs: the medium B10 and the medium-large C10.
The Leapmotor B10 is the brand’s cheapest car in Brazil today and comes in a single version, 100% electric. It is also the most affordable in its segment, where the options are around the range of R$ 200 thousand.
Its 218 hp motor is mounted on the rear axle and the battery is generous. It comes standard with a very complete package, with ADAS assistants, 20-inch wheels, multimedia center with 14.6-inch screen, panoramic sunroof, 7 airbags, connected services and front trunk.
