BYD Dolphin Mini
R$132,442 / 5 yrs
R$2,207/moR$2.12/km
Lowest cost over 5 years
EV vs fuel cost in Rio Grande do Norte (2026) — the true 5-year total
As of 1 July 2026: of the 44 models we track in this market (Rio Grande do Norte), the cheapest to own over 5 years is the Renault Kwid E-Tech at R$132,141 — an electric car, the outright winner here. Even so, we keep saying it plainly whenever a combustion or hybrid model wins.
What an EV really costs in Rio Grande do Norte versus a fuel or hybrid car, at an electricity rate of 0.92 R$/kWh and with Rio Grande do Norte IPVA applied year by year to the vehicle's value. Rio Grande do Norte charges 3.00% 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$132,442 — about R$19,221 less than the Fiat Strada Endurance 1.4 (R$2,207/mo, R$2.12/km).
Total cost of ownership, cheapest to most expensive
Fiat Strada Endurance 1.4 (flex)
R$151,663 / 5 yrs
R$2,528/moR$2.43/km
+R$19,221 more than the BYD Dolphin Mini (15%)
BYD Dolphin GS
R$173,545 / 5 yrs
R$2,892/moR$2.78/km
+R$41,103 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$8,155 (6%) | R$33,370 (22%) | R$12,657 (7%) |
| ↳ of which charging losses | 12% (~R$979) | — | 12% (~R$1,519) |
| Maintenance | R$11,250 (8%) | R$20,000 (13%) | R$11,250 (6%) |
| Insurance | R$26,000 (20%) | R$18,000 (12%) | R$26,000 (15%) |
| Financing interest | R$19,332 (15%) | R$17,677 (12%) | R$27,645 (16%) |
| Taxes & fees | R$0 (0%) | R$10,242 (7%) | R$0 (0%) |
| Total cost of ownership | R$132,442 | R$151,663 | R$173,545 |
Rio Grande do Norte — reference figures
- Electricity price
- 0.92 R$/kWhANEEL / GlobalPetrolPrices · 1 July 2026
- Fuel price
- 6.14 R$/lANP
- IPVA (combustion car)
- 3.00%Rio Grande do Norte IPVA
- IPVA (BYD/imported EV)
- 0.00%Isenção só para BEV puro; híbridos pagam integral.
- 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 — Rio Grande do Norte
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 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault Kwid E-Tech | Electric | R$99,990 | R$132,141 | R$2,202 |
| BYD Dolphin Mini | Electric | R$105,790 | R$132,442 | R$2,207 |
| Fiat Mobi Like 1.0 Flex MT | Flex | R$85,490 | R$134,033 | R$2,234 |
| Fiat Argo 1.0 (flex) | Flex | R$89,990 | R$141,977 | R$2,366 |
| Hyundai HB20 Sense 1.0 (flex) | Flex | R$93,310 | R$143,864 | R$2,398 |
| VW Polo Track 1.0 MPI (flex) | Flex | R$93,660 | R$146,217 | R$2,437 |
| Chevrolet Onix 1.0 (flex) | Flex | R$99,990 | R$150,314 | R$2,505 |
| Fiat Strada Endurance 1.4 (flex) | Flex | R$96,990 | R$151,663 | R$2,528 |
| Fiat Pulse Drive 1.3 MT | Flex | R$103,990 | R$152,142 | R$2,536 |
| VW Virtus Sense 170 TSI MT | Flex | R$114,390 | R$159,661 | R$2,661 |
| VW Saveiro Robust 1.6 Cabine Simples MT | Flex | R$113,890 | R$164,234 | R$2,737 |
| Chevrolet Tracker 1.0 Turbo AT (flex) | Flex | R$119,990 | R$170,550 | R$2,843 |
| BYD Dolphin GS | Electric | R$149,990 | R$173,545 | R$2,892 |
| VW Tera 200 TSI Comfort (flex) | Flex | R$131,390 | R$178,427 | R$2,974 |
| GWM Ora 03 Skin (BEV58) | Electric | R$150,990 | R$179,300 | R$2,988 |
| Hyundai Creta Comfort 1.0 TGDi (flex) | Flex | R$141,890 | R$187,705 | R$3,128 |
| Toyota Corolla GLi 2.0 (flex) | Flex | R$164,590 | R$208,019 | R$3,467 |
| Fiat Toro Endurance 1.3 Turbo 270 (flex) | Flex | R$159,490 | R$209,556 | R$3,493 |
| VW T-Cross Comfortline 1.0 TSI (flex) | Flex | R$167,790 | R$209,565 | R$3,493 |
| Honda HR-V EXL 1.5 (flex) | Flex | R$170,900 | R$210,610 | R$3,510 |
| Toyota Corolla Altis Hybrid | Hybrid | R$199,990 | R$222,825 | R$3,714 |
| BYD Song Pro DM-i GL (híbrido plug-in) | Plug-in hybrid | R$189,800 | R$230,958 | R$3,849 |
| Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XRX 1.8 | Hybrid | R$219,890 | R$238,883 | R$3,981 |
| Jeep Compass Longitude T270 (flex) | Flex | R$199,890 | R$242,074 | R$4,035 |
| BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus) | Electric | R$235,990 | R$245,693 | R$4,095 |
| GWM Haval H6 HEV2 (híbrido) | Hybrid | R$225,000 | R$248,191 | R$4,137 |
| Volvo EX30 Plus Single Motor | Electric | R$239,950 | R$249,822 | R$4,164 |
| BYD Seal AWD | Electric | R$249,990 | R$262,553 | R$4,376 |
| BYD Song Plus Premium DM-i (híbrido plug-in) | Plug-in hybrid | R$239,800 | R$276,674 | R$4,611 |
| Chevrolet S10 WT Cabine Dupla 2.8 TD 4x4 MT | Flex | R$283,940 | R$309,305 | R$5,155 |
| Volvo EX40 Plus | Electric | R$329,950 | R$324,433 | R$5,407 |
| Toyota Hilux SR Cabine Dupla 2.8 TDI 4x4 AT | Flex | R$310,090 | R$332,669 | R$5,544 |
| BMW X1 sDrive20i GP | Flex | R$330,950 | R$349,887 | R$5,831 |
| BMW 320i M Sport | Flex | R$389,950 | R$399,074 | R$6,651 |
| Volvo XC60 T8 Plus (híbrido plug-in) | Plug-in hybrid | R$459,950 | R$482,630 | R$8,044 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC AMG Line | Flex | R$509,900 | R$502,499 | R$8,375 |
| Porsche Macan 4 Electric | Electric | R$580,000 | R$534,806 | R$8,913 |
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$151,6635-year costR$146,2175-year costR$141,9775-year costR$143,8645-year costR$150,3145-year costR$209,5655-year costR$187,7055-year costR$208,0195-year costR$178,4275-year costR$170,5505-year costR$242,0745-year costR$209,5565-year costR$210,6105-year costR$349,8875-year costR$399,0745-year costR$502,4995-year costR$134,0335-year costR$152,1425-year costR$159,6615-year costR$164,2345-year costR$332,6695-year costR$309,3055-year cost
FAQ
Rio Grande do Norte: is an electric car cheaper to own than a flex-fuel car?
Often, yes — as of 1 July 2026, the cheapest model we track in this market (Rio Grande do Norte) is electric: the Renault Kwid E-Tech at R$132,141 over 5 years, all-in. But the verdict depends on the model and on your mileage — some EVs still come out more expensive once depreciation and insurance enter the picture, and each comparison page says plainly when the combustion or hybrid car wins.
Rio Grande do Norte: which electric car is the cheapest to own?
As of 1 July 2026, the Renault Kwid E-Tech — about R$132,141 over 5 years, all-in: depreciation, charging (with charging losses), insurance, maintenance, taxes and fees where they apply (IPVA varies by state — pick your state to include it), and financing.
Rio Grande do Norte: what do electricity and fuel cost right now?
Our calculations use 0.92 R$/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 Rio Grande do Norte market. How we calculate →