JAC Motors Launches New Affordable Electric Car That Promises To Arrive In Brazil This Year. Costing Less Than R$ 50 Thousand (In China), The New Electric Offers Up To 505 Km Of Autonomy.
The new affordable electric car from JAC Motors, called Y3 or Yttrium, officially arrives in the automotive market of China with prices ranging from 69,900 to 127,900 yuan. In conversion to our currency, the model from JAC Motors equates to R$ 48.5 thousand to R$ 88.7 thousand. This affordable electric car is JAC’s new bet to reach players like BYD Dolphin and Wuling Bingo.
New Electric Vehicle From JAC Motors Delivers 505 Km Of Autonomy
The new affordable electric car is a compact hatchback designed to offer a more premium experience and elevate the position of the Hefei brand against strong domestic competition. According to JAC Motors, the Y3 electric car was developed with a focus on consumers aged 20 to 35, single or married without children, as well as freelancers and expatriates in medium to large cities, with an annual income between 300,000 and 400,000 yuan, equivalent to R$ 208 thousand to R$ 277 thousand.
Receiving the name of one of the rare earth metals, yttrium, the JAC Y3 arrives in three versions of performance and autonomy, with the base option having a range of 330 km, the mid-range version with 405 km, and the top-of-the-line version with 505 km of autonomy. These versions of the affordable electric car come with lithium batteries of 34.5 kWh, 41 kWh, and 51.5 kWh, respectively, as well as electric motors of 81, 95, and 135 horsepower, in the same order.
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With a length of 4.025 m, a width of 1.760 m, a height of 1.560 m, and a wheelbase of 2.620 m, the new affordable electric car features full LED headlights with 137 light elements, as well as LED taillights and alloy wheels, in addition to a panoramic roof. Inside, the new vehicle from JAC Motors is equipped with premium air conditioning with a two-spoke steering wheel, a compact digital cluster, and a multimedia system with a 15.6-inch screen, along with leather details and internet connectivity with various applications.
Developed on a new platform, the new affordable electric JAC Y3 utilizes a more modern lithium battery technology, as well as a compact and lighter powertrain, seeking to reduce production costs and increase energy efficiency. According to reports, the model from JAC Motors is expected to arrive in the Brazilian market by mid-2024 as a product above the E-JS1, aiming to compete with the BYD Dolphin and GWM ORA 03.
JAC Also Focuses On The Pickup Segment
The Chinese brand also launched in the Brazilian market the T9, its new medium pickup that arrives to compete with segment leaders like Fiat Toro and Toyota Hilux. With a competitive starting price (around R$ 200 thousand), modern design, embedded technology, and excellent performance, the model has the potential to attract consumers looking for a robust, reliable, and affordable truck.
The model from JAC Motors measures 5.33 meters in length, has a wheelbase of 3.10 m, a width of 1.96 meters, and a height of 1.93 meters, weighing only 1,976 kg while still accommodating 1,090 L of cargo in the bed. In terms of engine specifications, the model stands out with its diesel engine.
The chosen engine is a 2.0 four-cylinder turbodiesel block, generating up to 167 horsepower and 41 kgfm of torque, which can be paired with either a six-speed manual transmission or an eight-speed automatic transmission.

As chamadas das reportagens dos jornais de hoje em dia, são ridículos. Colocam um título como se estivesse quase certo o lançamento com o preço já “abrasileirado”, mas na reportagem falam que o preço de lançamento lá na china é tantos yuans, preço convertido da tantos em reais… Mas todos sabemos que com toda certeza, se lançarem aqui, o preço é no MÍNIMO, 80% a mais… Ou seja, um carro “simples, popular” de 89 mil em conversão direta, aqui será vendido por pelo menos 160 mil… Não adianta nem ter expectativas de que será menos que isso… AQUI É BRASIL, o país dos impostos, infelizmente NUNCA mudará…