The five cheapest trams at the SAHE 2026
They aren’t the electric vehicles with the longest range, highest power, or most advanced technology, but they cost less than 25 thousand euros. And you can see them all at the SAHE in Porto.
The Hybrid and Electric Car Show is returning to Alfândega do Porto, and this year’s edition offers options for almost every taste and budget.
Among the many new models making their debut in Portugal are electric vehicles with over 600 horsepower, models capable of traveling more than 900 kilometers between charges, and options priced above 100 thousand euros.
But at the other end of the spectrum, there’s still plenty to see. In fact, the five cheapest electric vehicles at SAHE 2026 all cost less than 25 thousand euros, with three of them costing under 20 thousand euros.
Dacia Spring — from 16,900 euros
As years pass and new competitors emerge, the Dacia Spring still holds the title of the cheapest electric car available in Portugal.
However, it’s important to note that the Dacia Spring shown at SAHE is the current model being sold, which will soon be replaced by a new generation that was recently unveiled at the Paris Motor Show. This new model shares its entire technical foundation with the new Renault Twingo.
In any case, the version of the Spring still available at Dacia dealerships starts at 16,900 euros, featuring a 24.3 kWh LFP battery and power outputs of 70 or 100 horsepower. Its maximum range can reach up to 225 km under the WLTP combined cycle.
It’s not the right choice for those who spend their weeks on highways, but it remains a sensible option for urban driving and one of the cheapest ways to enter the world of 100% electric vehicles. The good news is that when the new Spring arrives, prices will remain practically unchanged.
Citroën ë-C3 — starting at 18,240 euros
Next is the Citroën ë-C3, which offers dimensions and versatility typical of a higher segment for just an additional 1,340 euros.
The access version, named Autonomia Urbana, features an electric motor of 83 kW (113 hp) paired with a 30 kWh battery, sufficient for a range of around 212 km in combined WLTP cycle.
This isn’t particularly high a range, but there is an alternative for those who need to cover more distance: the range also includes a battery with higher capacity, capable of exceeding 300 km.
Currently, the ë-C3 Autonomia Urbana is available starting at 18,240 euros, while the Autonomia Conforto version, which claims up to 307 km in combined WLTP cycle, is available from 20,400 euros.
Renault Twingo — starting at 19,490 euros
Completing the trio below 20,000 euros is one of the electric vehicles that has generated the most talk in the Portuguese market over the past few months, and it’s a model that revives one of Renault’s best-known names.
The new Twingo returns fully electric with a design heavily inspired by the original 1992 model, sticking to a formula focused primarily on urban use.
The front-mounted engine produces 60 kW (82 hp) and 175 Nm of torque, powered by a 27.5 kWh LFP battery that allows it to travel up to 263 km on combined WLTP cycles.
In the Evolution version, the price starts at 19,490 euros. Above that is the Techno version, available from 21,090 euros.
Geely E2 — starting at 21,900 euros
It is one of the major highlights of SAHE 2026 and also one of the newest models on this list. In China it is called Xingyuan and has become the best-selling electric vehicle in the country. In Europe, and naturally in Portugal, it is known as the Geely E2 and comes with a price competitive enough to make it straight into this “top 5” list.
The entry-level version, named PRO, uses a 35.35 kWh LFP battery and a rear motor with 60 kW (80 hp) power, a combination that allows it to achieve up to 252 km of range in WLTP combined cycle testing.
Those who need greater range can choose the MAX and ULTRA variants, featuring a 47.14 kWh battery, 116 horsepower, and up to 345 km of combined WLTP range.
With an interior space that rivals models from higher segments, the Geely E2 stands out especially for its price, starting at 21,900 euros.
Leapmotor B03X — starting at 24,285 euros
The last entry on this list belongs to a model that is quite different from the rest. At 4.27 meters in length, the Leapmotor B03X is already a compact SUV that can easily serve as a family’s primary vehicle, thanks to its 510-liter trunk capacity.
In its base version, it combines a 39.8 kWh LFP battery with a front-mounted motor producing 130 kW (177 hp), offering an advertised range of 301 km for the Pro version and 401 km for the ProMax version, which features a slightly larger battery of 53 kWh and a more powerful motor at 145 kW (197 hp).
Charging is possible at up to 11 kW on alternating current (AC) in both cases, with higher rates on direct current (DC). The charging speed is 100 kW for the smaller battery and 133 kW for the larger one.
Available in Portugal starting at 24,285 euros for the Pro version with a 301 km range, the Leapmotor B03X is the cheapest electric SUV on the domestic market. And that alone makes it newsworthy.