What is the best urban car in the world? Model is sold in Brazil

Chinese and electric and affordable: a powerful combination to expand sales and generate controversy. This is the model that was chosen as Best Urban Car world 2025. This is the BYD Dolphin Minialso sold in some countries like Seagull. The compact received the title in the 2025 edition of the World Car Awards, one of the most recognized awards in the automotive industry.

O Dolphin Mini It exceeded at least 12 category releases and three heavyweight finalists in the grand final of the contest. The choice was made by a jury of 96 specialized journalists from 30 countries, who evaluated the registered models throughout their professional tests and analysis. Despite not taking the maximum prize, he stood out as the best urban car.

Byd’s electric compact is offered in Brazil in three versions and competitive prices. To compete in the World Award, it was necessary to follow specific criteria. In the category World Urban Car, Models should be produced in at least 5,000 units per year and be available for sale in two large markets of different continents, within the period between January 1, 2024 and March 30, 2025.

In addition, vehicles cannot exceed 4.25 meters in full length and need to be approved for public road circulation. To be considered Best Urban Car from the world, Dolphin Mini surpassed the Hyundai Inster/Casper Electric e o Mini Cooper Electric.

This recognition marks the second consecutive time that a BYD model appears among the three finalists of this category. The previous year, the Byd Dolphin had already reached this position. In 2025, another model of the brand, the Byd Seal, was a finalist in the dispute.

The announcement was made during the New York International Auto Show (Nyias) 2025, known here as a New York Salon, which celebrated 125 years of accomplishment. In addition to Dolphin Mini, BYD was a finalist as Best car in the world with Seal EV, losing to the EV3. However, BYD President in the Americas, Stela Lil, was appointed automotive personality of the year.

In Brazil, Dolphin Mini costs from R $ 118,800 In the four -seater version and R $ 122,800 with five occupants. There is also the version Dolphin Mini Cargo focused on companies. The compact has front electric motor of 75 hp and autonomy of km according to Inmetro.