What is the best electric car to buy at the beginning of 2025?

Whether due to performance, efficiency, operating costs or environmental impact, the electric car market is heated in Brazil. Today, you can find models with the same cost of selling a conventional car. In addition, there are so many options to choose from, that it is even difficult to decide the best electric car to buy in 2025.

On the other hand, this choice depends on the priority of each driver. After all, some prioritize design and comfort, while others seek better autonomy and advanced technological resources. However, there are models of electric cars that can gather all these options, now check out the 6 suggestions we have selected.

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See six electric car options to buy at the beginning of 2025

1. BYD Dolphin Mini

Autonomy of 340 km and a top speed of 130 km/h, the new member of the BYD Dolphin family is a popular, safe and accessibility model. After all, the BYD Dolphin Mini is the first electric car eligible to PCD, according to the brand.

The model also has a fast charging, with only 30 minutes for recharge and an electric motor that generates 75 hp.

In addition, it is equipped with 6 Air Bags, 4-wheeled disc brakes and a 61% steel structure. Its 38.8 kWh battery provides a 280 km autonomy. Its market value ranges from R $ 115 to 119 thousand reais, being considered one of the cheapest electric cars in Brazil.

2. Ora Gum 03 Skin

This GWM brand model offers a power of 171 hp and a 250 nm torque using a 48 kWh battery. It also has the possibility of fast loading (DC), allowing the load to be increased from 30% to 80% in just 30 minutes.

With autonomy of 232 km (Inmetro), the model still has a special edition with a design in “Blue Copacabana” with black ceiling. As for speed, this car reaches 160km/h (electronically limited). GWM Ora 03 skin can be found from R $ 150 thousand in the market.

3. Byd Yuan Pro

With a proposal to be the cheapest SUV of BYD and the national market, the brand has launched the Byd Yuan Pro. The model has autonomy of 250 km (Inmetro) and 312 km in the WLTP cycle, 177 horsepower and has the ability to load 180km of autonomy in just 20 minutes in the socket.

Like an SUV model, the yuan Pro also stands out for its spacious and beloved interior. In addition, it has a multimedia system with karaoke and comes equipped with a 12.8 inch screen with mobile phone mirroring, induction charger and vehicle control application. Its market value is from R $ 182,800.

4. Renault Megane E-Tech

Elected as best purchase in the electric cars category up to R $ 400 thousand for the 2025 Motor Show, the Renault Megane E-Tech is a SUV that has a 337 km autonomy in Inmetro standard, 220 hp engine (160 kW) and reloads 15-80% in 36 minutes. However, in a 22 kW alternating current wallbox, it would only take 1 hour and 50 minutes to reach 80% of the load.

As for speed, the megane offers a acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.4 seconds. In addition to being one of the most complete in the category, it is more attractive than when it was released. After all, it went from $ 279,900 to $ 199,000.

5-Renault Kwid E-Tech

According to Padro Rodas magazine, Renault Kwid E-Tech is considered the cheapest electric car in Brazil, priced at $ 99,990. No wonder, the brand’s advertising explores this factor, associating the experience of a practical, efficient but also accessible electric car.

The model offers 185 km of battery autonomy (Inmetro), loading of 80% of the charge in 40 minutes. As for acceleration, its electric motor reaches 50 km/h in just 4.1 seconds. About the design, its robustness draws attention, with a 16.6 cm ground height.

6. CAOA CHERY ICAR

Described by the brand as the small wonder of the world, the Chinese automaker model is the smallest electric car available for sale in Brazil. However, it has an interesting cost-effectiveness if we compare with other similar electricals.

After all, it offers an autonomy of 197 km in Inmetro standard and loading around 36 minutes. In addition, it has a maximum power of 61hp and a maximum torque of 15.3 kgf.m.

Internally you will find multimedia center, electrically adjustable seats and remote air conditioning drive. The Caoa Chery Icar was launched at the price of $ 139,990 in 2022, but a year later, in 2023, the price fell to $ 119,990.