The Geely E2 has launched in South Africa, with the Chinese automaker’s new all-electric compact hatchback becoming the most affordable EV in SA. See pricing and specs below…
Geely has introduced the E2 all-electric compact hatchback to South Africa, with the latest member in the Chinese automaker’s local model portfolio now positioned as the most affordable EV in SA – a title previously held by the BYD Dolphin Surf, which is priced from R341 900. The E2 is available with the choice of two trim grades: Aspire and Apex. Both models employ a single electric motor, which produces 85 kW and 150 N.m of torque. Power is delivered to the road via the rear wheels.
The e-motor is coupled with a 39.4 kWh lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, which can receive up to 70 kW at a DC fast-charging facility. According to the brand, the LFP unit provides an operating range of up to 325 km (WLTP) when fully charged. The E2 has a claimed energy consumption of 15.2 kWh/100 km. Geely says a 10-100% AC charge takes around 6.5 hours, while a 30-80% DC charge takes roughly 25 minutes.
The E2 measures 4 135 mm in length, 1 805 mm in width, and 1 580 mm in height. The E2’s wheelbase spans 2 650 mm. Geely claims a boot capacity of 375 litres, which increases to 1 320 litres for utility purposes when folding down the rear seatbacks. The ‘frunk’ (front trunk) offers 70 litres of packing space, the firm says.
Geely E2 price in SA
The two-strong Geely E2 model lineup is priced from R339 900 for the Aspire variant and R389 900 for the Apex derivative. Included with the pricing as standard are a four-year/150 000 km vehicle warranty, eight-year/200 000 km battery warranty, and a three-year/200 000 km service plan. All models include a wallbox home charger.
- Geely E2 Aspire – R339 900
- Geely E2 Apex – R389 900
Standard equipment across the range includes a 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 8.8-inch digital instrumentation, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, forward collision warning and intelligent high beam control. The Aspire derivative is fitted with 15-inch wheels and features cloth seats, manual air conditioning, a four-speaker sound system, rear-view camera, aft park distance sensors, and keyless entry and start. The Apex variant upgrades to 16-inch alloy wheels, synthetic leather seats, electric adjustment for the driver’s pew, a wireless smartphone charging pad, a six-speaker audio system, ambient lighting and a more comprehensive suite of advanced driver assistance technologies (ADAS).
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