5 Cheapest EVs in the UAE You Can Buy Right Now
As of 2023, 13% of UAE residents had transitioned from gasoline-powered vehicles to electric vehicles. EV is the new face of sustainable mobility and transportation. It’s environmentally friendly and also light on fuel. The problem is, they are expensive. That’s why today we are going to discuss 5 Cheapest EVs in the UAE you can Buy Right Now.
Read on to the end as we discuss the salient features and pricing of each of these cars.
#5. Chevrolet Spark EV
| Specs | Chevrolet Spark EV |
| Starting price | AED 79,900 |
| Range | 360 KM (NEDC) |
| Battery | 42 kWh |
| Charging | 30%-80% of range in 35 mins |
| Power | 100 hp |
The Chevrolet Spark EV is basic, old-school, and pretty much a “last-mile” car. But it’s one of the cheapest tickets into real EV ownership from a known brand. Quick off the line, tiny on the road, and easy to charge at home. Range is poor by today’s standards — you’ll feel it fast if your daily drive is more than 50 km each way. But for errands or city commutes? It’s a steal.
Our experts rate this car a 6/10 based on the following aspects:
- Great price
- Real Chevy warranty
- Old platform
- Insufficient range
If you’re in the market looking for one, this is one of the Cheapest EVs in the UAE.
#4. Kia EV5
| Specs | Kia EV5 |
| Starting price | AED 168,200 |
| Range | 400 km (real-world testing) |
| Battery | 64.2 kWh |
| Charging | 10-80% in 25 mins |
| Power | 214 hp |
No. 4 on our list of Cheapest EVs in the UAE is the Kia EV5. This one punches way above its price. The EV5 feels like a junior version of the EV6, with a clean design, a sharp cabin, and serious range. Kia’s UAE warranty gives peace of mind, and the interior layout is friendly and practical.
Rear legroom and boot space are generous. Only catch? Some trims are currently out of stock.
Our experts give this car a score of 8.5/10 based on the following aspects:
- Excellent range and charging
- Well-built and roomy
- The price is a bit high
- Availability depends on dealer batch
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#3. BYD Seal 7
| Specs | BYD Seal 7 |
| Starting price | AED 107,600 |
| Engine | 1.5 liter Turbocharged |
| Range | 850 km (Combined) |
| Battery | 17.6 kWh |
| Charging | 0 – 80% in 6 hours on household (2.3 kW) AC charger |
| Power | 270 hp |
This thing isn’t “budget” by any means except for the price. The Seal 7 feels premium. Big screen, minimalist design, excellent materials — and serious performance, if you opt for the AWD trim. Even the base trims don’t feel stripped. The Seal 7 is a sleeper hit for people who want Model 3 vibes at half the price.
Our experts give the BYD SEAL 7 a score of 9/10 based on the following aspects:
- Best mix of power, range, and design
- Looks and drives like a car twice the price
- Not as proven as Tesla or Hyundai
- Resale still a question mark
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#2. MG 4 Electric
#2. MG 4 Electric| Specs | MG 4 Electric |
| Starting price | AED 103,000 |
| Range | 530 Km (WLTP) |
| Battery | 51 kWh |
| Charging | 35 mins to 80% on DC |
| Power | 170 hp |
MG 4 is the dark horse of 2025. It’s fun to drive, nimble in the city, and doesn’t feel cheap inside. Base model’s range is average but usable. Consider the 64 kWh or 77 kWh version if you can afford it. And yes! MG’s 8-year battery warranty in the UAE is real.
According to our experts, the MG 4 Electric scored 8/10 based on the following aspects:
- Proper handling
- Multiple trims for all use cases
- Base model’s range could be better
- Slower fast charging than rivals
#1. JAC E30X (Yiwei 3)
| Specs | JAC E30X (Yiwei 3) |
| Starting price | AED 69,995 |
| Range | 400 Km (WLTP) |
| Battery | 35 kWh |
| Charging | 30% to 80% in just 30 minutes |
| Power | 95 hp |
This one’s simple: a no-nonsense electric hatch for under 70k. That’s rare. It’s not powerful, and it won’t win any style contests, but for daily A-to-B use in the city — with air conditioning and Apple CarPlay — it gets the job done. Perfect for people who just want an affordable runabout that doesn’t guzzle fuel. The JAC E30X is no. 1 on our list of the Cheapest EVs in the UAE because it has the lowest price.
According to our experts, the JAC E30X managed to get a score of 7/10 based on the following criteria:
- Ultra-affordable
- Honest commuter
- Limited speed and range
- Brand is still building trust in UAE
Conclusion
If we had to rank these:
- Best all-rounder: BYD Seal 7
- Best value under 100k: JAC E30X
- Best city-only pick: Spark EV
- Best drive feel: MG 4
- Best range + cabin combo: Kia EV5
So, which one of these Cheapest EVs in the UAE caught your eye? Let us know in the comments below. Keep following the Arabwheels Blog for more content like this.