15:21 28-11-2025

Aima A05 mini EV aims for Brazil in 2026: specs and safety concerns

China’s Aima plans the A05 mini EV for Brazil in 2026, a Citroën Ami rival. Specs: 3.2 kW, 7 kWh, 45 km/h, 60 km range; lacks airbags, and homologation doubts.

China’s Aima, known in Brazil for its electric scooters and bicycles, is preparing a new product for 2026 — the A05 mini EV aimed at rivaling the Citroën Ami. The company is talking about a starting price between 47,000 and 49,000 reals, positioning the model as a safer, more comfortable alternative to scooters for short city trips.

Early details, however, raise questions. The A05 does not appear in Aima’s global catalog, and images shared on social media show a car without airbags. That would rule out homologation for public roads in Brazil, restricting it at best to closed environments.

The spec sheet reinforces that narrow brief. The electric motor is rated at just 3.2 kW (4.4 hp), fed by a 72V 100Ah battery (7 kWh). Charging takes 8–10 hours; top speed is 45 km/h, and the claimed range is up to 60 km.

The A05 weighs 825 kg with the battery and is rated for three occupants and up to 400 kg of cargo — a burden that seems ambitious for a rear-axle-mounted motor of this size. Dimensions are 2.62 m long, 1.40 m wide and 1.64 m tall; the suspension layout is simplified, and the tires are 135/70 R12.

If Aima truly intends to launch the newcomer in Brazil, a substantial rework will be necessary. For now, the A05 comes across more as a curious, niche urban gadget than a road-ready solution.