The Chinese company Aima, already known in Brazil for its range of motorcycles, bicycles and compact electric vehicles, wishes to expand its activities in the country with the Aima A05, a fully electric mini-car intended for urban use. The model, which follows the same proposal as the Citroën Ami, is expected to arrive on the national market from March 2026 with an estimated price between R$47,000 and R$49,000, depending on the manufacturer.
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The brand claims that the A05 has emerged as a more comfortable and safer alternative to electric scooters and tricycles, maintaining low operating costs and focusing on short journeys. The technical sheet, however, raises questions about the vehicle’s actual application in Brazil.
Aima does not specify whether the A05 will be approved for circulation on public roads or whether the model can be registered. It only indicates that the mini-car will arrive as an “accessible and efficient” option for urban mobility.
Even if it was approved, the A05 displays modest performance. The mini-car uses a 3.2 kW (4.4 hp) asynchronous electric motor, coupled to the rear axle, powered by a 72 V, 100 Ah (7 kWh) lithium battery. A full charge takes 8 to 10 hours from a standard outlet, with a range of between 55 and 60 km and a top speed of just 45 km/h.
At 825 kg including battery and capacity for three occupants, the vehicle can carry up to 400 kg of cargo, which would bring the total gross weight to more than a tonne, a challenge for an engine of less than 5 hp.
With dimensions close to those of a European microcar – 2.61 m long, 1.40 m wide, 1.64 m high and a wheelbase of 1.70 m – the A05 is equipped with MacPherson strut suspension at the front and a swingarm at the rear, as well as 135/70 R12 tires. THE
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