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SpectreElectricSingle-Speed Reduction GearDiscontinued model
No longer sold newhistorical price not confirmed
Discontinued in South Africa: 2026
Derivative served in South Africa:
2024–2026Discontinued 2026
⚡ 430 kW🔧 900 Nm
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Decision summary
BAIC B30 vs Rolls-Royce Spectre: the short answer
Spectre holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over B30.
Five key differences
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Specification
B30
Spectre
Maximum Power
B30138 kW
Spectre430 kW
Maximum Torque
B30305 Nm
Spectre900 Nm
Engine Size
B301498 cc
SpectreNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
B3012.41 km/l
SpectreNot Applicable
Ground Clearance
B30215 mm
Spectre146 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.
BAIC B30
B30 Elite Adventure
Hagalu editorial rating
4.1/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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)
B30
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Spectre
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
B30
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Spectre
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
B30
Spectre
Model Introduced Year
2025
2024
Generation
Current first-generation BAIC B30 for South Africa, introduced locally for the 2025 model year with petrol and self-charging HEV derivatives.
Original Spectre (RR25), the first series-production fully electric Rolls-Royce
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.
Original South African-market Spectre; succeeded in the Johannesburg range by Spectre Series II in 2026
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Original South African version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2026
Body Style
Five-door mid-size SUV
Coupe
Model Year
2025
2024-2026
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Ultra-luxury electric super coupe
Vehicle Type
SUV
Battery-electric passenger car
Spec
B30
Spectre
Length
4730 mm
5490 mm
Width
1910 mm
2015 mm
Height
1790 mm
1575 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
3210 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
215 mm
146 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
380 l
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2890 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2034 kg
3400 kg
Payload Capacity
459 kg
510 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
6.35 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1006 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
940 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1059 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Spec
B30
Spectre
Engine
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
Dual separately excited synchronous electric motors
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
430 kW
Maximum Torque
305 Nm
900 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
7-Speed DCT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
4.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
12.0 sec
Drive Modes
Standard, Sport, Economy, Snow
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
148.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
311.4 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
105.7 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
102 kWh
Battery Type
Not Applicable
NCA
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
376.4 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
530 km (WLTP combined)
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
34 min (10-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
B30
Spectre
Gearbox
7DCT
Single-speed reduction gear
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front and rear electric motors
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
8.77:1 front / 8.77:1 rear
Number of Gears
7
1
Transmission Type
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
Automatic single-speed
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Column-mounted selector
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Full-time all-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Full-time
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
Dual-clutch
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
No
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front- and rear-axle electric motor arrangement
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
7
1
Spec
B30
Spectre
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 Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
12.41 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
60
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
22.2-23.6 kWh/100 km WLTP
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
338 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
459 km
Spec
B30
Spectre
Airbags
6
8
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Rear ISOFIX child-seat anchorages
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Driver and front passenger
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Optional
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Front and rear pretensioners; force limiters on the front positions
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Driver and front passenger
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
B30
Spectre
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Active Lane Centring
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Active Lane Centring
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Optional
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Optional
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Speed Limit Information
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Around View Monitor
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Optional
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Standard
Spec
B30
Spectre
Seat Material
Leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Optional
Front heating standard; rear heating optional
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Bespoke Starlight Doors and Illuminated Fascia available
Steering Wheel Material
Optional
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Power adjustable with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Power adjustable with memory
Seat Trim
Leather
Leather
Spec
B30
Spectre
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Standard
Power Windows
Standard
Power front windows
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Optional
No — fixed conventional roof only
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Power-operated bootlid
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1496 l
Not confirmed
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Standard
Spec
B30
Spectre
Infotainment System
BAIC DA head unit with DAB radio
SPIRIT digital architecture with Whispers app integration
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Supported
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Supported
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
16
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster
SPIRIT digital architecture with configurable instrument-dial colour
USB Ports
USB-A front; USB-C front and rear
USB Type-C ports
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
10.25-inch central touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital instrument display
Touchscreen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
10.25-inch central touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital instrument display
Spec
B30
Spectre
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard front fog/driving lights
Roof Rails
Optional
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Mint Green, Blue, White, Light Grey, Matte Grey, Grey, Black
This B30 and Spectre 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: B30 59 vs Spectre 100.
Efficiency index: B30 51 vs Spectre 90.
Safety-equipment index: B30 92 vs Spectre 99.
Practicality index: B30 61 vs Spectre 55.
Ownership-cover index: B30 not separately scored vs Spectre not separately scored.
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
Spectre leads by 20 points
Spectre holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over B30.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Spectre
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
55/100
B30
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Spectre
leads the specification evidence index with 86 pts
vs 66 pts for B30
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Spectre leads. However, B30 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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