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2026 · Dongfeng · Electric

Box

E2-330

Cost to own / mo

R7,552

R6/km

Market price

R469,000

Annual total

R90,624

Drive Score

55/ 100

How this hatch ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value54
Efficiency10
Reliability57
Practicality100

Monthly cost breakdown

Based on 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates

FuelR0
InsuranceR821
MaintenanceR1,220
Licence discR40
Running costs / moR2,081
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR5,472
Cost to own / moR7,552

Specifications

Body type
hatch
Transmission
electric
Engine
Power
70 kW
Torque
160 Nm
Driven wheels
front
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
CO₂ emissions
Maintenance score65/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Gears
0-speed
Top speed
140 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,020 mm
Height
1,570 mm
Wheelbase
2,663 mm
Kerb weight
1,243 kg
Doors
5

Capacity & range

Fuel tank
33 L
Range
330 km

Tyres

Front tyres
215/55 R17
Rear tyres
215/55 R17

Safety

Airbags
2

Ownership

Warranty
150,000 km / 5 yr
Service plan
100,000 km / 5 yr
How this estimate works

Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:

  • Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
  • Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
  • Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
  • Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
  • Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.

These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →

Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.

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