BYD Dolphin Mini
R$133,594 / 5 yrs
R$2,227/moR$2.14/km
Lowest cost over 5 years
EV vs fuel cost in Acre (2026) — the true 5-year total
As of 1 July 2026: of the 44 models we track in this market (Acre), the cheapest to own over 5 years is the Fiat Mobi Like 1.0 Flex MT at R$131,024 — flex. The cheapest electric, the BYD Dolphin Mini (R$133,594), costs about R$2,570 more — we say it plainly when the combustion or hybrid car wins.
What an EV really costs in Acre versus a fuel or hybrid car, at an electricity rate of 1.05 R$/kWh and with Acre IPVA applied year by year to the vehicle's value. Acre charges 2.00% IPVA on combustion cars; an imported EV like the BYD Dolphin Mini pays 0.00% here. Depreciation, charging, insurance and maintenance — every figure sourced and dated.
Example comparison — change the vehicles belowOver 5 years the BYD Dolphin Mini (electric car) is the cheapest at R$133,594 — about R$14,655 less than the Fiat Strada Endurance 1.4 (R$2,227/mo, R$2.14/km).
Total cost of ownership, cheapest to most expensive
Fiat Strada Endurance 1.4 (flex)
R$148,249 / 5 yrs
R$2,471/moR$2.37/km
+R$14,655 more than the BYD Dolphin Mini (11%)
BYD Dolphin GS
R$175,333 / 5 yrs
R$2,922/moR$2.81/km
+R$41,739 more than the BYD Dolphin Mini (31%)
Cumulative cost over time
Total spend by year — purchase, charging/fuel, depreciation, insurance and financing combined. Where two lines cross is your break-even point.
BYD Dolphin MiniFiat Strada Endurance 1.4BYD Dolphin GS
Fiat Strada Endurance 1.4 overtakes the BYD Dolphin Mini in year 2 · BYD Dolphin GS never overtakes the BYD Dolphin Mini within 5 years
Where the money goes (full breakdown)
| Cost component | Electric · BYD Dolphin Mini | Gas · Fiat Strada Endurance 1.4 | Electric · BYD Dolphin GS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation (estimated) | R$67,706 (51%) | R$52,375 (35%) | R$95,994 (55%) |
| Charging / fuel | R$9,307 (7%) | R$33,370 (23%) | R$14,445 (8%) |
| ↳ of which charging losses | 12% (~R$1,117) | — | 12% (~R$1,733) |
| Maintenance | R$11,250 (8%) | R$20,000 (13%) | R$11,250 (6%) |
| Insurance | R$26,000 (19%) | R$18,000 (12%) | R$26,000 (15%) |
| Financing interest | R$19,332 (14%) | R$17,677 (12%) | R$27,645 (16%) |
| Taxes & fees | R$0 (0%) | R$6,828 (5%) | R$0 (0%) |
| Total cost of ownership | R$133,594 | R$148,249 | R$175,333 |
Acre — reference figures
- Electricity price
- 1.05 R$/kWhANEEL / GlobalPetrolPrices · 1 July 2026
- Fuel price
- 6.14 R$/lANP
- IPVA (combustion car)
- 2.00%Acre IPVA
- IPVA (BYD/imported EV)
- 0.00%Isenção 0% para BEV e híbridos (inclui híbridos).
- Charging losses
- 12 %EPA / SAE J1634
IPVA = an annual % of the FIPE book value (which falls as the car ages), included under "Registration & fees". We model each state's rule, including the traps: imported EVs, price caps, and hybrids treated separately.
Model prices versus the 5-year cost — Acre
Every model we analyze, from the cheapest to own to the most expensive — tap a column to sort by price or by the true 5-year cost, or filter by type.
| Type | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Mobi Like 1.0 Flex MT | Flex | R$85,490 | R$131,024 | R$2,184 |
| BYD Dolphin Mini | Electric | R$105,790 | R$133,594 | R$2,227 |
| Renault Kwid E-Tech | Electric | R$99,990 | R$133,930 | R$2,232 |
| Fiat Argo 1.0 (flex) | Flex | R$89,990 | R$138,810 | R$2,314 |
| Hyundai HB20 Sense 1.0 (flex) | Flex | R$93,310 | R$140,579 | R$2,343 |
| VW Polo Track 1.0 MPI (flex) | Flex | R$93,660 | R$142,921 | R$2,382 |
| Chevrolet Onix 1.0 (flex) | Flex | R$99,990 | R$146,794 | R$2,447 |
| Fiat Strada Endurance 1.4 (flex) | Flex | R$96,990 | R$148,249 | R$2,471 |
| Fiat Pulse Drive 1.3 MT | Flex | R$103,990 | R$148,482 | R$2,475 |
| VW Virtus Sense 170 TSI MT | Flex | R$114,390 | R$155,635 | R$2,594 |
| VW Saveiro Robust 1.6 Cabine Simples MT | Flex | R$113,890 | R$160,226 | R$2,670 |
| Chevrolet Tracker 1.0 Turbo AT (flex) | Flex | R$119,990 | R$166,326 | R$2,772 |
| VW Tera 200 TSI Comfort (flex) | Flex | R$131,390 | R$173,802 | R$2,897 |
| BYD Dolphin GS | Electric | R$149,990 | R$175,333 | R$2,922 |
| GWM Ora 03 Skin (BEV58) | Electric | R$150,990 | R$181,784 | R$3,030 |
| Hyundai Creta Comfort 1.0 TGDi (flex) | Flex | R$141,890 | R$182,710 | R$3,045 |
| Toyota Corolla Altis Hybrid | Hybrid | R$199,990 | R$201,347 | R$3,356 |
| Toyota Corolla GLi 2.0 (flex) | Flex | R$164,590 | R$202,226 | R$3,370 |
| VW T-Cross Comfortline 1.0 TSI (flex) | Flex | R$167,790 | R$203,659 | R$3,394 |
| Fiat Toro Endurance 1.3 Turbo 270 (flex) | Flex | R$159,490 | R$203,942 | R$3,399 |
| Honda HR-V EXL 1.5 (flex) | Flex | R$170,900 | R$204,595 | R$3,410 |
| BYD Song Pro DM-i GL (híbrido plug-in) | Plug-in hybrid | R$189,800 | R$213,527 | R$3,559 |
| Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XRX 1.8 | Hybrid | R$219,890 | R$215,267 | R$3,588 |
| GWM Haval H6 HEV2 (híbrido) | Hybrid | R$225,000 | R$224,026 | R$3,734 |
| Jeep Compass Longitude T270 (flex) | Flex | R$199,890 | R$235,037 | R$3,917 |
| BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus) | Electric | R$235,990 | R$247,614 | R$4,127 |
| Volvo EX30 Plus Single Motor | Electric | R$239,950 | R$251,862 | R$4,198 |
| BYD Song Plus Premium DM-i (híbrido plug-in) | Plug-in hybrid | R$239,800 | R$254,543 | R$4,242 |
| BYD Seal AWD | Electric | R$249,990 | R$265,217 | R$4,420 |
| Chevrolet S10 WT Cabine Dupla 2.8 TD 4x4 MT | Flex | R$283,940 | R$299,311 | R$4,989 |
| Toyota Hilux SR Cabine Dupla 2.8 TDI 4x4 AT | Flex | R$310,090 | R$321,754 | R$5,363 |
| Volvo EX40 Plus | Electric | R$329,950 | R$326,486 | R$5,441 |
| BMW X1 sDrive20i GP | Flex | R$330,950 | R$338,238 | R$5,637 |
| BMW 320i M Sport | Flex | R$389,950 | R$385,348 | R$6,422 |
| Volvo XC60 T8 Plus (híbrido plug-in) | Plug-in hybrid | R$459,950 | R$438,594 | R$7,310 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC AMG Line | Flex | R$509,900 | R$484,551 | R$8,076 |
| Porsche Macan 4 Electric | Electric | R$580,000 | R$537,326 | R$8,955 |
Head-to-head
BYD Dolphin MinivsChevrolet Onix 1.0 (flex)BYD Dolphin GSvsVW Polo Track 1.0 MPI (flex)BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus)vsHyundai Creta Comfort 1.0 TGDi (flex)BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus)vsVW T-Cross Comfortline 1.0 TSI (flex)BYD Song Pro DM-i GL (híbrido plug-in)vsVW T-Cross Comfortline 1.0 TSI (flex)BYD Song Plus Premium DM-i (híbrido plug-in)vsToyota Corolla Altis HybridBYD Dolphin MinivsFiat Argo 1.0 (flex)BYD Dolphin GSvsToyota Corolla GLi 2.0 (flex)BYD Dolphin GSvsGWM Ora 03 Skin (BEV58)BYD Dolphin MinivsRenault Kwid E-Tech
Costs by model
Electric
Flex
R$148,2495-year costR$142,9215-year costR$138,8105-year costR$140,5795-year costR$146,7945-year costR$203,6595-year costR$182,7105-year costR$202,2265-year costR$173,8025-year costR$166,3265-year costR$235,0375-year costR$203,9425-year costR$204,5955-year costR$338,2385-year costR$385,3485-year costR$484,5515-year costR$131,0245-year costR$148,4825-year costR$155,6355-year costR$160,2265-year costR$321,7545-year costR$299,3115-year cost
FAQ
Acre: is an electric car cheaper to own than a flex-fuel car?
At typical mileage, usually not — as of 1 July 2026, the cheapest model we track in this market (Acre) is the Fiat Mobi Like 1.0 Flex MT (flex) at R$131,024 over 5 years, while the cheapest electric — the BYD Dolphin Mini at R$133,594 — costs about R$2,570 more. Driving a lot, or charging cheaply at home, can put the electric car ahead; each comparison page shows exactly when.
Acre: which electric car is the cheapest to own?
As of 1 July 2026, the BYD Dolphin Mini — about R$133,594 over 5 years, all-in: depreciation, charging (with charging losses), insurance, maintenance, taxes and fees where they apply (IPVA varies by state — pick your state to include it), and financing.
Acre: what do electricity and fuel cost right now?
Our calculations use 1.05 R$/kWh for home electricity (ANEEL / GlobalPetrolPrices) and 6.14 R$/l for fuel (ANP), as of 1 July 2026.
What goes into the 5-year total cost?
Depreciation, charging or fuel (including the ~12% AC charging loss most calculators leave out), insurance, maintenance, taxes and fees where they apply (IPVA varies by state and enters the total once you pick your state), and financing interest — every source dated.
Indicative estimates, not financial advice. Depreciation, insurance and maintenance are dated estimates for the Acre market. How we calculate →