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Are you thinking of retiring your combustion engine? Then check out the cheapest electric cars in the country, with incredible technologies and affordable prices
Electric cars have gained a large space in the automotive market, as many people are leaving aside the combustion engine. Large automakers such as Nissan, BMW, Renault and Chevrolet already have 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 only powered by electricity, unlike the hybrid, which combines an electric motor and a combustion engine. Electric vehicles are driven by an electric current that works through four essential mechanisms, namely: battery, inverter, induction motor and energy recovery system.
The battery is where the energy is stored and it is from it that the electric current is released for the car, converted by the inverter that transforms the direct current into alternating current. Soon after, the delivery is made to the induction motor that, finally, moves the car.
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Advantages of electric cars
Electric cars have several advantages over combustion engines, the main one being low pollution. Compared to conventional models, the generation of CO2 is reduced by about 33%. In addition, electric cars are quieter than a car with a combustion engine.
To get an idea, in Europe it was necessary to create a law that forces automakers to insert artificial noise in electric cars, especially when the vehicle is at low speed. There are many other benefits like efficiency, lower fueling cost, lower maintenance cost and many others.
Discover the 8 cheapest electric cars available in Brazil
Check below the cheapest vehicles that are for sale in Brazil and let go of the combustion engine for good:
JAC e-JS1
e-JS1 is an update of iEV20. It has an engine of 61 hp and 15,3 kgfm. Its battery can deliver a range of 302 km in the NEDC cycle and its price is approximately R$ 154.890.
JAC iEV20
The JAC iEV20 is a compact city car and fits well on daily commutes in big cities. The model has a multimedia center, leather seats and a multifunction steering wheel and it doesn't stop there, the vehicle can reach a speed of 112 km/h in Sport mode and 63 km/h km in Low mode and all this you will take for just BRL 159.900.
Caoa Chery Arrizo 5e
This model was the first electric car from the Chery brand to arrive here and can go from 0 to 50 km/h in an incredible 4,8 seconds. Its speed is 100 km/h in Eco mode and 152 km/h in Sport mode. It has a price of R$ 159.900.
JAC iEV40
The model stands out due to its large interior space and a 430-liter trunk. The car goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 12 seconds, reaching a top speed of 130 km/h. In Brazil, the vehicle is available for the price of R$ 189.900.
Renault Zoe E-Tech Zen
Being the first electric car to be sold in the country, the Zoe goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9,5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 140 km/h. It has several technologies such as digital air conditioning, multimedia center, gearbox with joystick lever and many others for only R$ 204.990.
JAC E-JS4
Standing out for the design that has LED taillights united by means of 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 worth R$ 249,900.
Chevrolet Bolt Premier
Being roomy and comfortable is what makes the Bolt so outstanding. Its trunk alone is 478 liters, not to mention its many safety features, such as automatic emergency braking and ten airbags. The vehicle is capable of going from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,3 seconds and has a top speed of 146 km/h, for a price of BRL 274.000.
Nissan Leaf
Last but not least, we have the Nissan Leaf, one of the best-selling electric cars in the world that has several technologies included, 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.
