Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith vs Geely E5 Electric

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.

Includes a historical vehicle

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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith Discontinued model
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith in South Africa

Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith

Wraith Black Badge Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Discontinued model
No longer sold new historical price not confirmed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 465 kW 🔧 870 Nm ⛽ 6.85 km/l
VS
Geely E5 Electric in South Africa

Geely E5 Electric

Apex Plus Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 788,888 ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 320 Nm
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith vs Geely E5 Electric: the short answer

Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Black Badge Wraith E5 Electric
Maximum Power Black Badge Wraith465 kW @ 5600 rpm E5 Electric160 kW
Maximum Torque Black Badge Wraith870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm E5 Electric320 Nm
Engine Size Black Badge Wraith6592 cc E5 ElectricNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy Black Badge Wraith6.85 km/l E5 ElectricNot Applicable
Ground Clearance Black Badge Wraith149 mm E5 Electric173 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith

Wraith Black Badge

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How Hagalu rates cars

Geely E5 Electric

Apex Plus

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Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec Black Badge Wraith E5 Electric
Model Introduced Year 2017 2025
Generation Wraith Black Badge launch configuration; the World technical sheet was created in May 2016 and the derivative was launched in South Africa in early 2017. Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
Facelift History Black Badge was a distinct Wraith derivative, not a Wraith facelift; this profile keeps its launch specification separate from later revised figures. No applicable South African facelift history established
Facelift Launched Since 2017 Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending 2023 Not Applicable
Body Style Coupe SUV
Model Year 2017 2026
Production Status discontinued active
Segment Ultra-luxury performance grand tourer Passenger vehicle
Vehicle Type Passenger car SUV
Spec Black Badge Wraith E5 Electric
Length 5285 mm 4615 mm
Width 1947 mm 1901 mm
Height 1507 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase 3112 mm 2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 149 mm 173 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 149 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 82 l Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space 470 l 461 l
Kerb Weight 2440 kg 1815 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2810 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity 370 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity 0 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 4 seats Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows 2 rows Not Officially Disclosed
Doors 2 doors Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius 6.35 m Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom 1002 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom 941 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom 1054 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 937 mm Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Black Badge Wraith 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.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

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Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

Black Badge Wraith vs E5 Electric questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.