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B30 starts ZAR 180,099 cheaperB30 from ZAR 519,900 · E5 Electric from ZAR 699,999
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Specification
B30
E5 Electric
Maximum Power
B30138 kW
E5 Electric160 kW
Maximum Torque
B30305 Nm
E5 Electric320 Nm
Engine Size
B301498 cc
E5 ElectricNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
B3012.41 km/l
E5 ElectricNot Applicable
Ground Clearance
B30215 mm
E5 Electric173 mm
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Spec
B30
E5 Electric
Model Introduced Year
2025
2025
Generation
Current first-generation BAIC B30 for South Africa, introduced locally for the 2025 model year with petrol and self-charging HEV derivatives.
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
Facelift History
The B30 was unveiled locally in August 2025 and launched in November 2025 as the first South African version; no later local facelift has been announced.
No applicable South African facelift history established
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Five-door mid-size SUV
SUV
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Passenger vehicle
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
B30
E5 Electric
Length
4730 mm
4615 mm
Width
1910 mm
1901 mm
Height
1790 mm
1670 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
215 mm
173 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
461 l
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2034 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
459 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
5 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
B30
E5 Electric
Engine
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
Electric motor
Engine Code
A156T2H
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 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
Turbocharged
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
138 kW
160 kW
Maximum Torque
305 Nm
320 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
7.6 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Standard, Sport, Economy, Snow
Economy, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
68.39 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
LFP Short Blade
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
450 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
11 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
100 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
20 min
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
B30
E5 Electric
Gearbox
7DCT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front-motor, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
7
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Dual-clutch
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
7
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
B30
E5 Electric
Claimed Mileage
12.41 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
12.41 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
60
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
B30
E5 Electric
Airbags
6
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traction Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Rear seats
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
B30
E5 Electric
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
B30
E5 Electric
Seat Material
Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Heated Seats
Optional
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Optional
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
B30
E5 Electric
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Optional
Panoramic sunroof with power shade
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot Space Seats Folded
1496 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Automatic climate control
Spec
B30
E5 Electric
Infotainment System
BAIC DA head unit with DAB radio
15.4-inch HD touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Speakers
8
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
USB-A front; USB-C front and rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
15.4-inch HD touchscreen
Touchscreen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
15.4-inch HD touchscreen
Spec
B30
E5 Electric
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Optional
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Mint Green, Blue, White, Light Grey, Matte Grey, Grey, Black
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Price Zar
519900 ZAR
788888 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current ex-showroom price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
519900
788888
Starting Price Zar
519900
788888
Spec
B30
E5 Electric
Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km; 7-year unlimited-mileage roadside assistance
Vehicle: 6 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This B30 and E5 Electric comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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