To compete with the progress of the BYD Dolphin, JAC is lowering the price Electric sunroof E-JS1which now stands out as the second cheapest 100% electric car in the country. Now the model costs 126,900 reais.
The cheapest electric sunroof E-JS1
This is not the first time since the introduction of the Dolphin that JAC has reduced the price of the hatch. It used to cost R $ 145,990, increasing to R $ 139,990 in July, and now another discount.
Sergio Habib, president of Grupo SHC and JAC Motors Brasil, spoke about the price reduction due to a more receptive market for electrified vehicles in the country:
“Although the total sales volume of 100% electric models in Brazil is still small, less than 1%, the growth of this segment, which recorded an increase of approximately 45% from January to September this year compared to the same period in 2022, has attracted attention JAC Motors in China”.
“We explained that the impact of a change in price positioning of approximately 5-7% would reflect a 20-30% increase in E-JS1 sales. And head office agreed. They did their part. Now it’s up to us,” he concluded.
JAC E-JS1 matters with a 45 kW (62 hp) 15.3 kgf/min engine mounted on the front axle. With a weight of 1180 kg, it can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.7 seconds.
The highlight is its lithium-iron-phosphate battery 30.2 kWh and 302 km of autonomy, according to the manufacturer. Charging time is 1 hour (slow charging mode from 15% to 85% with Wallbox 7 kW).
Rivals have also become cheaper
The prices of the cheapest electric cars in the country have also recently been adjusted, although none of them cost less than 100,000 reais.
See prices:
- CAOA Chery iCar – Sold 119,990 R$Chinese subcompact is the cheapest in the country among electrified ones.
- Renault e-tech – In August, the Renault Kwid e-tech also became cheaper and is worth it today 139,990 R$.
- THE WORLD OF DOLPHINS – BYD Dolphin was the only one that didn’t get a price cut, and that’s why the competitors were more affordable.
With more than 4 thousand sales since June, when it was launched in the country, the sales phenomenon hatch costs 149,800 R$.
GWM Ora 3 – Dolphin’s direct competitor, GWM Ora, has also entered the market with an introductory price 150 thousand R$but so far you have not received any discount.