In 2025, the Chinese BYD Captured Over 70% of the Electric Car Market in Brazil, Leading with Modern, Affordable, and Powerful Models That Are Redefining the Future of Mobility in the Country
In 2025, BYD solidified its absolute leadership in the Brazilian electric vehicle market. Recent data reveals that, out of 53,379 electric cars registered between January and September, an impressive 40,183 belong to the Chinese manufacturer, which represents over 70% market share, according to information from CNN Brasil.
The brand’s dominance is not limited to just sales numbers but also to public trust. In a short time, BYD has built a vast network of dealerships with increasing presence in all regions of the country, offering specialized service and extended warranties that surpass those of many competitors.
This combination of factors has helped transform the company into a true phenomenon in the national automotive sector.
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Dolphin Mini Leads the Ranking of the Best-Selling Electric Cars
The highlight among the models is the BYD Dolphin Mini, which remains as the best-selling electric car in Brazil in 2024 and 2025. In addition to being the sales champion, the model is the most affordable from the brand, costing around R$ 130 thousand.
According to Inmetro, the Dolphin Mini offers 75 horsepower and range of up to 280 km, numbers that make it ideal for urban use. Although it is not the cheapest in the segment, the Renault Kwid E-Tech starts at R$ 99,990, the BYD model has won consumers over with build quality, interior comfort, and embedded technology, surpassing rivals in overall satisfaction and performance.

The rise of BYD has also boosted interest in other electric vehicles in the country. Models such as the Volvo EX30 and GWM Ora 03 continue to be among the best sellers, showing that the Brazilian market is starting to mature and diversify its sustainable mobility options.
The Best-Selling Electric Cars of 2025
The complete survey of the best-selling EVs in Brazil so far shows BYD’s almost absolute dominance:
- BYD Dolphin Mini GS5 – 20,869 units
- BYD Dolphin GS – 7,652 units
- BYD Yuan Pro – 3,639 units
- BYD Dolphin Plus – 2,705 units
- BYD Seal – 2,239 units
- BYD Dolphin Mini GS – 2,055 units
- Volvo EX30 Ultra – 1,621 units
- GWM Ora 03 Skin – 1,178 units
- Renault Kwid E-Tech – 1,070 units
- GWM Ora 03 GT – 965 units
With six of the ten best-selling models belonging to BYD, the brand reaffirms its central role in the electrification of the Brazilian fleet and points to an increasingly sustainable and technological future on the country’s streets.

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