the market of eletric cars continues to grow in Brazil. To give you an idea, only in 2022 were sold 49,245 units of utilities, which represents a growth of 41% compared to 2021. Although more popular, electric car technology is still very expensive and the charging infrastructure in the country still leaves something to be desired. Therefore, if you are looking for an electric vehicle, it is good to go for the right model.
Our list starts with the cheapest models and goes to the most expensive ones. In all of them, we list information that may be relevant to your choice, such as autonomy and battery capacity, trunk size, maximum speed and acceleration time. There is also information from power of the engine (described by the letter P) e torque (letter T).
1. JAC E-JS1
Price: BRL 145,900 | Q: 62hp | T: 15.3kgfm | Autonomy: 302 km
The JAC E-JS1 is currently the cheapest electric car model in Brazil. Launched in 2021, the vehicle comes from China in conjunction with the Volkswagen group, made to compete with the Renault Kwid E-Tech and Caoa Chery iCar, two other excellent cost-effective models. In addition to the lower price, the JAC E-JS1 guarantees a range of 302 km, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.7 seconds and a top speed of 105 km/h.
2. Renault Kwid E-Tech
Price: BRL 146,990 | Q: 65hp | T: 11.5kgfm | Autonomy: 298 km
The Renault Kwid E-Tech was recently presented in Brazil, but it has already become one of the most attractive options. Allied to the lower price, the vehicle boasts a modern look inspired by its more popular brother, has an electric motor driven by a 26.8 kWh battery and guarantees autonomy of 298 km on a single charge. Another highlight is its huge trunk with a capacity of 290 liters.
3. Caoa Chery iCar
Price: BRL 149,990 | Q: 61hp | T: 15.3kgfm | Autonomy: 282 km
Still on the shelf of the most accessible electric vehicles, we find the Caoa Chery iCar. It is a more compact type of vehicle, with only two doors and limited interior space, which can especially cater to the female audience. To get an idea of its internal space, it is only 3,200 mm long. This small space is also reflected in the trunk with a capacity of only 100 liters. Its battery has a capacity of 30.8 kWh and does 282 km per charge.
4.Peugeot e-208 GT
Price: BRL 221,990 | P: 136 hp | T: 25.6 kgfm | Autonomy: 362 km
From now on, the models already make a considerable leap in price, starting with the electric version of the beloved Peugeot 208. The e-208 GT shares the same visual identity as its combustion-powered brother, with full LED headlights and LED DRL. Despite being more expensive, exceeding R$ 220,000, the vehicle has the greatest autonomy among the cheapest models on the market, covering around 362 km on a single charge.
5. JAC E-JS4
Price: BRL 239,900 | Q: 150hp | T: 34.6 kgfm | Autonomy: 420 km
For those who enjoy bigger cars, the JAC E-JS4 can be called the cheapest electric SUV in the country. This large internal space is a differential, especially if you want a vehicle to travel, for example. To give you an idea, its trunk alone has a capacity of 650 liters – simply the largest on the list. In terms of performance, its battery reaches 420 km of autonomy, and it can reach 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.5 seconds. Its top speed is 150 km/h.
6. Renault Zoe
Price: BRL 239,990 | Q: 135hp | T: 25kgfm | Autonomy: 385 km
Renault Zoe is one of the pioneers of the electric car segment in Brazil, being one of the main responsible for popularizing the category in the country. Despite the higher price, the model guarantees a maximum speed of 140 km/h and acceleration capacity from 0 to 100 km/h in an average time of 9.5 seconds. This set still offers a good autonomy of 385 km.
7. JAC E-J7
Price: BRL 249,900 | P: 193 hp | T: 34.7 kgfm | Autonomy: 402 km
Already approaching BRL 250 thousand, we have the JAC E-J7, the third model of the Chinese brand in our ranking and the first sedan in the electric vehicle segment in Brazil. With a capacity of 590 liters in its luggage compartment, the model draws attention for its modern look and battery with an autonomy of 402 km. Its top speed is 150 km/h and it can go from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.9 seconds — one of the shortest times on the list.
8. Fiat 500e
Price: BRL 254,790 | Q: 118hp | T: 22kgfm | Autonomy: 227 km
Fiat, one of the most popular brands of combustion vehicles in Brazil, also offers its Fiat 500e model in the electrified vehicle category. Flaunting its retro Italian design, the model has a more compact space, starting with its luggage compartment with a capacity of just 185 liters. Its maximum speed of the model is 150 km/h and the manufacturer guarantees autonomy of 227 km.
9. Mini Cooper SE
Price: BRL 257,990 | Q: 184hp | T: 27.5kgfm | Autonomy: 234 km
For those who care about design and give up size and performance capacity, another interesting model is the Mini Cooper SE. With round headlights and design inspired by the flag of the United Kingdom, the vehicle can be considered one of the most beautiful on the list. As for performance, its battery has a capacity of 32.6 kWh for a range of 234 km, and its acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is done in 7.3 seconds.
10.Peugeot e-2008
Price: BRL 259,990 | P: 136 hp | T: 26.5kgfm | Autonomy: 345 km
With good autonomy and closing our top 10 cheapest electric cars in Brazil, the Peugeot e-2008 GT arrives as the newest model to land in national territory. It is an SUV with a trunk capacity of 434 liters and a top speed of 150 km/h. Its autonomy is 375 km and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is done in 9.9 seconds.