Geely E2 vs BYD Dolphin Surf
SA's two cheapest EVs. We compare the entry derivatives: Aspire vs Comfort EV.
| Geely E2 | BYD Dolphin Surf | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Electric | Electric |
| Price | R339 900 | R341 900 |
| Electric range | 325 km | 232 km |
| Battery | 39.4 kWh | 30.1 kWh |
| Claimed L/100km | – | – |
| Power | 85 kW | 55 kW |
| Vehicle warranty | 4 yr / 150 000 km | 3 yr / 100 000 km |
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 200 000 km | 8 yr / 200 000 km |
| Running cost / month* | R752 | R644 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Launched in SA | 14 Apr 2026 | 16 Sept 2025 |
| Price source | cars.co.za | cars.co.za |
*1 500 km a month, R30.25/L petrol, R3.60/kWh, 70% electric for plug-in hybrids. Green marks the better figure.
What will it cost me a month?
This car–
7 L/100km petrol car–
You'd save–a month
Over 5 years–
Default petrol is 95 inland, 07 Oct 2026 (gov.za). Electricity defaults to R3.60/kWh; we add 10% for charging losses. Real-world use is usually higher than claimed figures.
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