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Geely E2 price in South Africa, and what it costs a month.
South Africa’s cheapest new electric car, from R339 900. That is about R5 941 a month, or from about R8 271 a month with a home solar system that charges it in your driveway.
Geely E2
Aspire
R339 900
About R5 941 a month
- Battery
- 39.4 kWh
- Range (WLTP)
- 325 km
- Power
- 85 kW
The entry car. 15-inch steel wheels with covers, same motor and battery as the Apex.
Geely E2
Apex
R389 900
About R6 815 a month
- Battery
- 39.4 kWh
- Range (WLTP)
- 325 km
- Power
- 85 kW
Adds 16-inch alloys, wireless phone charging and a 360-degree camera.
Geely lists a 4-year/150 000 km vehicle warranty, an 8-year/200 000 km battery warranty, a 5-year/100 000 km service plan and 5 years of roadside assistance. Geely has offered a home wallbox with Geely Finance (terms apply), so ask the dealer. List prices before on-the-road costs and dealer deals. Monthly figures: 10% deposit, 72 months at 11.75% (prime plus one), no balloon. Sources: TopAuto, Geely E2 prices, Geely South Africa, E2, CAR magazine, E2 launch.
The E2 with solar, on one monthly price.
- Geely E2 Aspire
- R5 941
- Home solar, R120 000 installed, no deposit
- R2 330
- One monthly price
- R8 271
The solar is about 7 kWp of panels, an 8 kW hybrid inverter, a 5 kWh backup battery for power cuts and a smart charger that only uses spare sun. It replaces roughly R3 403 a month of petrol for 1 500 km.
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Who the E2 suits.
A small five-door hatch with more range than the Dolphin Surf for R2 000 less. 325 km covers most weeks of school runs, work and shopping, and its 70 kW fast charging beats the Dolphin Surf’s 30 to 40 kW. It is the second car that is home by lunchtime, exactly when the panels make the most power.
Comparing? See the cheapest EVs in South Africa, the BYD Dolphin Surf, the iCAUR V23, the BYD Atto 3.
Quick answers
How much is the Geely E2 in South Africa?+
From R339 900 for the Aspire and R389 900 for the Apex (October 2026). That makes it the cheapest new electric car in South Africa, R2 000 under the BYD Dolphin Surf.
What is the Geely E2 monthly payment?+
About R5 941 a month for the Aspire and R6 815 for the Apex, with a 10% deposit over 72 months at 11.75% (prime plus one) and no balloon.
What is the Geely E2 range?+
A claimed 325 km (WLTP) from its 39.4 kWh battery, on both versions. Fast charging from 30% to 80% takes about 25 minutes at up to 70 kW.
Geely E2 or BYD Dolphin Surf?+
The E2 Aspire is R2 000 cheaper than the Dolphin Surf Comfort, with more range (325 km against 232 km) and more power (85 kW against 55 kW). Both are small five-door hatches for town. Drive both before you choose.
Can I add solar to a Geely E2?+
Yes. About 7 kWp of panels with a smart charger puts roughly 15 kWh a day into the car, around 100 km of town driving. The solar system is about R2 330 a month over 72 months, and we can quote it with the E2.