Electric cars in Brazil: find out which ones are on sale and prices!

The presence of electric cars in Brazil has increased in recent years and it is possible to purchase various models on the national market.

You electric cars in Brazil They are increasingly sought after by consumers, aware of the advantages of models that use only electricity. As a result, several car manufacturers now offer exclusively electric or hybrid models on the domestic market, in different price ranges.

In addition to Chinese brands known in the global electric vehicle market coming to Brazil and producing their cars on domestic soil, traditional automakers from the automotive world are also working to offer electric models in the country.

Despite challenges such as the low number of charging points, maintenance costs and higher-than-average purchase prices, electric cars have become popular in Brazil.

Data from the Brazilian Association of Electric Vehicles (ABVE) shows that, in October 2024, more than 16,000 electric and hybrid vehicles were sold in the country, a number up 21% compared to September. In the annual comparison the increase is equal to 68%.

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What are electric cars in Brazil?

In Brazil, the electric vehicle market has become increasingly diversified, especially with the arrival of automakers such as BYD and GWM from China. Therefore different models are available, in different categories and prices.

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BYD

BYD produces cars, trucks and buses and is one of the leading electric vehicle manufacturers in Brazil. The cars of the Chinese brand are also known for cutting-edge technology and good finishing. Among his models are:

• BYD Dolphin, model with 291 km of autonomy;
• BYD Dolphin Plus, model with 330 km autonomy;
• BYD Yuan Plus, with a range of 294 km on a single charge;
• BYD Yuan Pro, which travels 250 km on a single charge;
• BYD Seal, with 368 km of autonomy;
• BYD Dolphin Mini, one of the successes of the brand, which has an autonomy between 280 km and 405 km.

GWM

GWM is an electricity giant and one of the largest automakers in China. Among the models sold in Brazil there are:

• GWM Ora 03, with a range of 232 km;
• Haval H6 Hev, hybrid model that combines petrol and electrical system.

Renault

Renault, a traditional French brand, also has electric vehicles on the national market. Among the main ones are the electric versions of the brand’s combustion models:

• Renault Megane E-Tech, with a range of 337 km;
• Renault Kwid E-Tech, which travels up to 185 km on a single charge.

Volvo

The Swedish brand Volvo also sells electric cars in Brazil. The models are:

• Volvo XC40, which has a range of 367 km;
• Volvo C40, with a range of 385 km;
• Volvo EX30, with a range of up to 338 km.

JAC engines

JAC Motors is another Chinese company that also sells electric cars in Brazil. Its models available on the national market are:

• JAC E-JS1, with a range of 181 km;
• JAC iEV-330P, which travels 226 km on a single charge.

BMW

BMW also has electric cars and, in Brazil, the German brand works with the following models:

• BMW iX, with a range of 528 km;
• BMW i5 M60, with a range of 391 km.

Beings

Seres is a North American brand of electric vehicles that, in Brazil, has one model available:

• Seres 3, model with 206 km of autonomy on a single charge.

Fiat

Fiat is one of the most traditional car manufacturers in the world and, in Brazil, the Italian brand only sells one electric model:

• Fiat 500e, electric version of the combustion Fiat 500, which has a range of 227 km.

Wow Chery

In Brazil, national automaker Caoa Chery has only one electric vehicle:

• Caoa Chery iCar, with a range of 197 km.

Hyundai

The South Korean brand Hyundai has only one electric model on sale in Brazil:

• Hyundai Kona EV, with a range of 252 km.

Nissan

Finally, another traditional brand that also sells an electric model in the country is the Japanese Nissan:

• Nissan Leaf, with 192 km of autonomy.

What are the prices of electric cars in Brazil?

Electric car prices in Brazil vary and, in general, prices start from around R$100,000. More expensive models can cost much more, such as the Volvo XC40 (R$342 thousand) and the BMW i5 M60 (R$759 thousand).

Among the best-selling electric models in Brazil, prices range from R$100,000 to R$200,000. This is the case of the Seres 3, which costs R$199 thousand, of the BYD Dolphin Plus, which costs R$184 thousand, and of the GWM Ora 03, which is sold for R$150 thousand.

Models such as the BYD Dolphin Mini, Caoa Chery iCar and JAC e-JS1 are priced between R$115,000 and R$120,000.

What is the cheapest electric car in Brazil in 2024?

In 2024, the electric car model considered cheapest in Brazil was the Renault Kwid E-Tech, priced at R$99,000. The model has the same accessories as the combustion engine version, the Renault Kwid.

The vehicle has a range of 185 km and a 65 hp engine, which allows the car to reach a maximum speed of 130 km/h. Its dimensions are compact, 3.73 meters long and 1.5 meters high. Fast charging takes around 40 minutes, while conventional charging can take almost 3 hours. The battery has a power of 26.8 kWh.

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Source: Terra

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