Affordable Electric Cars in Brazil: We Gathered 8 Vehicles for Those Considering Retiring Their Combustion Engine

Thinking About Retiring Your Combustion Engine? Then Check Out the Cheapest Electric Cars in the Country, with Amazing Technologies and Affordable Prices

Electric cars have gained significant traction in the automotive market, as many people are moving away from combustion engines. Major manufacturers like Nissan, BMW, Renault, and Chevrolet already offer their new range of electric cars for sale on the market. Electric vehicles are automobiles powered by one or more electric motors that use energy stored in rechargeable batteries.

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How Does an Electric Car Work?

The electric car is powered solely by electricity, unlike hybrids, which combine an electric motor with a combustion engine. Electric vehicles are powered by an electrical current that operates through four essential mechanisms: battery, inverter, induction motor, and energy recovery system.

The battery is where energy is stored and from which the electric current is released to the car, converted by the inverter that transforms direct current into alternating current. Subsequently, it is delivered to the induction motor, which ultimately moves the car.

Advantages of Electric Cars

Electric cars have numerous advantages over combustion engines, the main one being low pollution. Compared to conventional models, the generation of CO2 is reduced by about 33%. Additionally, electric cars are quieter compared to those with combustion engines.

To give you an idea, in Europe, a law was established requiring manufacturers to include artificial noise in electric cars, especially when the vehicle is moving at low speeds. There are many other benefits, such as efficiency, lower refueling costs, reduced maintenance costs, and many more.

Meet the 8 Cheapest Electric Cars Available in Brazil

Check out the following cheapest vehicles for sale in Brazil and part ways with the combustion engine for good:

JAC e-JS1 

The e-JS1 is an upgrade of the iEV20. It features a 61 hp engine and 15.3 kgfm of torque. Its battery offers a range of 302 km on the NEDC cycle, and its price is approximately R$ 154,890.

JAC iEV20

The JAC iEV20 is a compact urban car that fits well for daily commutes in large cities. The model comes with a multimedia center, leather seats, and a multifunction steering wheel and doesn’t stop there; the vehicle can reach speeds of 112 km/h in Sport mode and 63 km/h in Low mode, all for just R$ 159,900.

Caoa Chery Arrizo 5e

This model was the first electric car from the Chery brand to arrive here and can accelerate from 0 to 50 km/h in an incredible 4.8 seconds. Its top speed is 100 km/h in Eco mode and 152 km/h in Sport mode. It is priced at R$ 159,900.

JAC iEV40

This model stands out for its spacious interior and a trunk with 430 liters of capacity. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 12 seconds, reaching a top speed of 130 km/h. In Brazil, the vehicle is available for R$ 189,900.

Renault Zoe E-Tech Zen

Being the first electric car sold in the country, the Zoe goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds and achieves a top speed of 140 km/h. It features various technologies such as digital air conditioning, multimedia center, joystick gearbox, and many others, all for just R$ 204,990.

JAC E-JS4

Notable for its design, which features LED lights connected by a strip and daytime running lights below, alloy wheels, sunroof, and many other technologies. The model goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 150 km/h. The model is priced at R$ 249,900.

Chevrolet Bolt Premier

Being spacious and comfortable is what makes the Bolt so remarkable. Its trunk alone has a capacity of 478 liters, not to mention its various safety features such as automatic emergency braking and ten airbags. The vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds and has a top speed of 146 km/h, priced at R$ 274,000.

Nissan Leaf

Lastly, but no less important, we have the Nissan Leaf, one of the best-selling electric cars in the world, which includes various technologies such as a 360º camera for maneuvers and blind spot and cross-traffic alerts. The model goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds and has a top speed of 144 km/h, for just R$ 277,990.