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Decision summary
Changan Alsvin vs Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre Series II: the short answer
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Specification
Alsvin
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Maximum Power
Alsvin78 kW
Black Badge Spectre Series II500 kW
Maximum Torque
Alsvin145 Nm
Black Badge Spectre Series II1100 Nm
Engine Size
Alsvin1500 cc
Black Badge Spectre Series IINot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Alsvin14.49 km/l
Black Badge Spectre Series IINot Applicable
Ground Clearance
Alsvin150 mm
Black Badge Spectre Series II-
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Changan Alsvin
1.5 AT CE
Hagalu editorial rating
3.9/5★★★★★★★★★★
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Spec
Alsvin
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
Current South African Alsvin generation launched with two locally named derivatives in 2025.
Black Badge Spectre Series II, the higher-output 2026 evolution of Rolls-Royce's fully electric super coupe
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced since the current range entered local retail sale.
Black Badge Spectre Series II was announced on 2 June 2026 with 500 kW Infinity Mode, 1100 Nm Spirited Mode and expanded Black Badge Bespoke treatments
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Sedan
Coupe
Model Year
2026
2026-present
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Compact sedan
Ultra-luxury high-performance electric super coupe
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Battery-electric passenger car
Spec
Alsvin
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Length
4390 mm
5490 mm
Width
1725 mm
2015 mm
Height
1490 mm
1585 mm
Wheelbase
2535 mm
3210 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
150 mm
-
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
390 l
380 l
Kerb Weight
1069 kg
2925 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1470 kg
3400 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
475 kg
Towing Capacity
705 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
6.35 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
Alsvin
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Dual separately excited synchronous electric motors
Engine Code
JL473QF
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
78 kW
500 kW
Maximum Torque
145 Nm
1100 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Separately Excited Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front + Rear
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
5-Speed DCT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
180 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
4.3 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Infinity Mode, Spirited Mode
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
170.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
376.1 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
112.4 kWh
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
400 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
628 km (WLTP combined maximum across configurations)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
22 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
195 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
5 h 30 min
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
28 min (10-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Alsvin
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Gearbox
5-Speed DCT
Single-speed reduction gear
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear electric motors
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Number of Gears
5
1
Transmission Type
DCT
Automatic single-speed
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
-
Drivetrain
FWD
All-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Full-time
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Front- and rear-axle electric motor arrangement
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Transmission Speeds
5
1
Spec
Alsvin
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Claimed Mileage
14.49 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
14.49 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Type 2 AC (South Africa)
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
45
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
20.2-21.8 kWh/100 km WLTP
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
Alsvin
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Airbags
2
-
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats
-
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
-
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
-
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
-
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats
-
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
-
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Alsvin
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Parking Sensors
Rear (3 sensors)
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
-
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
-
Reverse Camera
Yes
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
Alsvin
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Seat Material
Leather and cloth
Duality Twill rayon and Placed Perforation leather available through Bespoke
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Illuminated Fascia and illuminated-door treatments available
Steering Wheel Material
Foam with leather trim
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
-
Seat Trim
Leather and cloth
Leather standard; Duality Twill rayon and Placed Perforation available through Bespoke
Spec
Alsvin
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Standard
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
Power front windows
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Sunroof
Electric sunroof
-
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-operated bootlid
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
-
AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Standard
Spec
Alsvin
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Infotainment System
7-inch touchscreen
Navigation, radio/DAB and hands-free integration
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
-
USB Ports
1 front USB port
-
Infotainment Screen
7-inch LCD touchscreen
-
Touchscreen
7-inch LCD touchscreen
-
Spec
Alsvin
Black Badge Spectre Series II
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Ethereal Blue with Iced Black exterior detailing and Bespoke finishes
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
Alsvin
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
-
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Dual-motor electric all-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
Alsvin
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Tyre Size
185/55 R15
255/45 R22 catalogued fitment
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
22-inch catalogued fitment
Handbrake Type
Mechanical parking brake
-
Spec
Alsvin
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Front Suspension
MacPherson
Air suspension
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Air suspension
Spec
Alsvin
Black Badge Spectre Series II
CO2 Emissions
163 g/km
0 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Alsvin
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km (standard on CE; optional on CS)
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Spec
Alsvin
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Current commissioned South African new vehicle; price on application
Price Zar
289900 ZAR
-
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Price on application
Starting Price
289900
-
Starting Price Zar
289900
-
Spec
Alsvin
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
4-year initial vehicle warranty
Roadside Assistance
-
First four years
In depth: how these cars differ
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