BYD Dolphin Mini
R$143,984 / 5 yrs
R$2,400/moR$2.30/km
Lowest cost over 5 years
EV vs fuel cost in Roraima (2026) — the true 5-year total
As of 1 July 2026: of the 44 models we track in this market (Roraima), the cheapest to own over 5 years is the Fiat Mobi Like 1.0 Flex MT at R$134,033 — flex. The cheapest electric, the Renault Kwid E-Tech (R$143,911), costs about R$9,878 more — we say it plainly when the combustion or hybrid car wins.
What an EV really costs in Roraima versus a fuel or hybrid car, at an electricity rate of 1.08 R$/kWh and with Roraima IPVA applied year by year to the vehicle's value. Roraima charges 3.00% IPVA on combustion cars; an imported EV like the BYD Dolphin Mini pays 3.00% 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$143,984 — about R$7,679 less than the Fiat Strada Endurance 1.4 (R$2,400/mo, R$2.30/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$7,679 more than the BYD Dolphin Mini (5%)
BYD Dolphin GS
R$190,100 / 5 yrs
R$3,168/moR$3.04/km
+R$46,116 more than the BYD Dolphin Mini (32%)
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 3 · 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 (47%) | R$52,375 (35%) | R$95,994 (50%) |
| Charging / fuel | R$9,573 (7%) | R$33,370 (22%) | R$14,858 (8%) |
| ↳ of which charging losses | 12% (~R$1,149) | — | 12% (~R$1,783) |
| Maintenance | R$11,250 (8%) | R$20,000 (13%) | R$11,250 (6%) |
| Insurance | R$26,000 (18%) | R$18,000 (12%) | R$26,000 (14%) |
| Financing interest | R$19,332 (13%) | R$17,677 (12%) | R$27,645 (15%) |
| Taxes & fees | R$10,124 (7%) | R$10,242 (7%) | R$14,354 (8%) |
| Total cost of ownership | R$143,984 | R$151,663 | R$190,100 |
Roraima — reference figures
- Electricity price
- 1.08 R$/kWhANEEL / GlobalPetrolPrices · 1 July 2026
- Fuel price
- 6.14 R$/lANP
- IPVA (combustion car)
- 3.00%Roraima IPVA
- IPVA (BYD/imported EV)
- 3.00%Sem benefício: BEV paga 3,0% 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 — Roraima
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$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 |
| Renault Kwid E-Tech | Electric | R$99,990 | R$143,911 | R$2,399 |
| BYD Dolphin Mini | Electric | R$105,790 | R$143,984 | R$2,400 |
| 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 |
| VW Tera 200 TSI Comfort (flex) | Flex | R$131,390 | R$178,427 | R$2,974 |
| Hyundai Creta Comfort 1.0 TGDi (flex) | Flex | R$141,890 | R$187,705 | R$3,128 |
| BYD Dolphin GS | Electric | R$149,990 | R$190,100 | R$3,168 |
| GWM Ora 03 Skin (BEV58) | Electric | R$150,990 | R$196,807 | R$3,280 |
| 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$232,420 | R$3,874 |
| 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 |
| GWM Haval H6 HEV2 (híbrido) | Hybrid | R$225,000 | R$248,191 | R$4,137 |
| BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus) | Electric | R$235,990 | R$270,641 | R$4,511 |
| Volvo EX30 Plus Single Motor | Electric | R$239,950 | R$275,297 | R$4,588 |
| BYD Song Plus Premium DM-i (híbrido plug-in) | Plug-in hybrid | R$239,800 | R$278,389 | R$4,640 |
| BYD Seal AWD | Electric | R$249,990 | R$289,756 | R$4,829 |
| Chevrolet S10 WT Cabine Dupla 2.8 TD 4x4 MT | Flex | R$283,940 | R$309,305 | R$5,155 |
| 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 |
| Volvo EX40 Plus | Electric | R$329,950 | R$358,536 | R$5,976 |
| 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$483,965 | R$8,066 |
| 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$593,414 | R$9,890 |
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
Roraima: 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 (Roraima) is the Fiat Mobi Like 1.0 Flex MT (flex) at R$134,033 over 5 years, while the cheapest electric — the Renault Kwid E-Tech at R$143,911 — costs about R$9,878 more. Driving a lot, or charging cheaply at home, can put the electric car ahead; each comparison page shows exactly when.
Roraima: which electric car is the cheapest to own?
As of 1 July 2026, the Renault Kwid E-Tech — about R$143,911 over 5 years, all-in: depreciation, charging (with charging losses), insurance, maintenance, taxes and fees where they apply (IPVA varies by state — pick your state to include it), and financing.
Roraima: what do electricity and fuel cost right now?
Our calculations use 1.08 R$/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 Roraima market. How we calculate →