A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
03T has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Ora 03 remains close.
03T starts ZAR 47,050 cheaper03T from ZAR 639,900 · Ora 03 from ZAR 686,950
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
03T
Ora 03
Maximum Power
03T135 kW
Ora 03126 kW
Maximum Torque
03T220 Nm
Ora 03250 Nm
Engine Size
03TNot Applicable
Ora 03Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
03TNot applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Ora 03Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
03T190 mm
Ora 03145 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
iCAUR 03T
2WD
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
03T
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Ora 03
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
03T
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Ora 03
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
03T
Ora 03
Model Introduced Year
2026
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current 03T generation.
Current South African Ora 03 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Body Style
SUV
Electric hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Published
published
Segment
Electric SUV
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Hatchback
Facelift History
-
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
-
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
-
Current
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
1685 kg
Spec
03T
Ora 03
Length
4433 mm
4235 mm
Width
1916 mm
1825 mm
Height
1741 mm
1603 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm
2650 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
145 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
165 mm
115 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
450 L rear seats up; 1,238 L with rear seats folded; 40 L rear storage box
228 l
Kerb Weight
1600–1950 kg
1685 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2173 kg
2120 kg
Payload Capacity
350–650 kg
435 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1020 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
990 mm
960 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
970 mm
900 mm
Towing Capacity
-
2000 kg
Spec
03T
Ora 03
Engine
Battery electric drive; no combustion engine
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Electric
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Cylinders
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
135 kW
126 kW
Maximum Torque
220 Nm
250 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Electric traction motor
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
1
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Rear axle
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
150 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
74.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
148.4 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
65.69 kWh
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
64.2 kWh
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
LFP
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
431 km
420 km
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
30 min (30-80%)
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
03T
Ora 03
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
Front-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electric shift gear
Automatic
Drivetrain
2WD
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Electric drive axle(s); configuration depends on derivative
Front-wheel drive
Transmission Speeds
1
Not Applicable
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
03T
Ora 03
Claimed Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Electric vehicle - no fuel tank
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions (BEV)
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not applicable — no combustion engine
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC charging; V2L external discharge 3.3 kW
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Electric vehicle - no fuel tank
Combined Driving Range
431 km
420
Electric Consumption
18.3 kWh/100 km
16.5
Range Real World Highway
292 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
344 km
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Spec
03T
Ora 03
Airbags
Dual front, front side and side curtain airbags
Dual SRS, front side, side curtain and front centre airbags
ABS
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Body anti-theft alarm and anti-theft horn
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front passenger seatbelt reminders
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Front parking sensors
Not Available
AEB
Automatic emergency braking
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front pretensioner seat belts
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
-
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
-
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Knee Airbag
-
Not Available
Spec
03T
Ora 03
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Lane keeping assistance
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Lane keeping assistance
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Blind-spot detection
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear parking sensors
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Reverse camera
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
540° HD panoramic image
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Automatic emergency braking
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Automatic highbeam control
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Auto speed-sensing front wiper
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear parking sensors
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Reverse camera
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
540° HD panoramic image
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Blind-spot detection
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Forward collision warning
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Spec
03T
Ora 03
Seat Material
Leather seats
Full-grain leather
Heated Seats
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Multi-colour ambient light
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather steering wheel
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Foldable second-row seats
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power adjustment
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way power adjustment
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Leather
Full-grain leather
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Fabric Seats
-
Full-grain leather
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Ora 03 grade before assuming a feature is included.
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Full-grain leather
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
03T
Ora 03
Climate Control
Power air conditioner
Not Available
Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Remote central locking; passive keyless access equipment-dependent
Not Available
Push Button Start
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Not Available
Wireless Charging
50 W wireless phone charging
Wireless
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch
Panoramic sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Powered tailgate optional on applicable hatch/SUV bodies
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Automatic rain-sensing wipers optional or equipment-dependent
Not Available
AC Type
Power air conditioner
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
5
Panoramic Roof
Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch
Panoramic sunroof
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Full-grain leather
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
ora-03
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Spec
03T
Ora 03
Infotainment System
15.6 in touchscreen infotainment
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
9.2 in LCD cluster
Not Applicable
USB Ports
1 USB Type-C plus 3 USB ports
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
15.6 in
SYNC
Touchscreen
15.6 in
SYNC
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
15.6 in
SYNC
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Bluetooth
Spec
03T
Ora 03
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Not Available
Roof Rails
Body style and optional package dependent; not confirmed for this exact derivative
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Carbon Crystal Black; Toronto Red; Starlight Silver; Cyan Grey; Khaki; White
3
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch
Panoramic sunroof
Roof Type
-
Panoramic sunroof
Body Type
-
Hatchback
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Panoramic sunroof
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
03T
Ora 03
Terrain Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
-
-
Departure Angle
-
-
Wading Depth
-
-
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
145 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
145 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
03T
Ora 03
Tyre Size
245/55 R19
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
19 in
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
-
Not Available
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Handbrake Type
-
Not Applicable
Spec
03T
Ora 03
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
03T
Ora 03
CO2 Emissions
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
0 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Electric
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
-
0
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
0
Spec
03T
Ora 03
Service Plan
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
5 Years / 75,000 km
Service Interval
-
10000
Approx Service Cost
-
Included in Service Plan
Battery Warranty
-
8 Years / 160,000 km
Maintenance Plan
-
5 Years / 75,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10,000 km
First Service At
-
5000
Service Plan Duration
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
5 Years / 75,000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
5 Years / 75,000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Yes
Alternator
-
110A
Service Intervals
-
10000
Spec
03T
Ora 03
Ownership Role
Current local retail price; confirm quotation inclusions, warranty and service plan with iCAUR South Africa.
Flagship
Price Zar
639900 ZAR
805950 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
639900
805950
Starting Price Zar
639900
805950
Spec
03T
Ora 03
Warranty
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Years
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
5 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
Yes
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
6 Years
Basic Warranty
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
5 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
Yes
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This 03T and Ora 03 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: 03T 51 vs Ora 03 52.
Efficiency index: 03T 99 vs Ora 03 90.
Safety-equipment index: 03T 93 vs Ora 03 not separately scored.
Practicality index: 03T 64 vs Ora 03 52.
Ownership-cover index: 03T not separately scored vs Ora 03 65.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
03T leads by 12 points
03T has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Ora 03 remains close.
Performance
Ora 03 +1
Efficiency
03T +9
Practicality
03T +12
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
03T
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
99/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
64/100
Ora 03
Performance
52/100
Efficiency
90/100
Practicality
52/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexiCAUR 03T
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 63 pts for Ora 03
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 03T leads. However, Ora 03 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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