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Decision summary
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith vs iCAUR V23: the short answer
Black Badge Wraith and V23 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
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Specification
Black Badge Wraith
V23
Maximum Power
Black Badge Wraith465 kW @ 5600 rpm
V23100 kW
Maximum Torque
Black Badge Wraith870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
V23180 Nm
Engine Size
Black Badge Wraith6592 cc
V23Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Black Badge Wraith6.85 km/l
V23Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Ground Clearance
Black Badge Wraith149 mm
V23190 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.
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith
Wraith Black Badge
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
Black Badge Wraith
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
V23
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Black Badge Wraith
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
V23
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Black Badge Wraith
V23
Model Introduced Year
2017
2026
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.
South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current V23 generation.
Facelift History
Black Badge was a distinct Wraith derivative, not a Wraith facelift; this profile keeps its launch specification separate from later revised figures.
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Facelift Launched Since
2017
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Facelift Version Ending
2023
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Body Style
Coupe
SUV
Model Year
2017
2026
Production Status
discontinued
Published
Segment
Ultra-luxury performance grand tourer
Electric SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
V23
Length
5285 mm
4220 mm
Width
1947 mm
1915 mm
Height
1507 mm
1845 mm
Wheelbase
3112 mm
2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
149 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
149 mm
165 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
372 L rear seats up; 994 L with rear seats folded
Kerb Weight
2440 kg
1550–1850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2810 kg
2085 kg
Payload Capacity
370 kg
350–650 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
-
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.35 m
5.9 m
Front Headroom
1002 mm
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
941 mm
990 mm
Front Legroom
1054 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
937 mm
970 mm
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
V23
Engine
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
Battery electric drive; no combustion engine
Engine Code
N74B66A
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6592 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
12
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
V
Not Applicable
Valves
48
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Not Applicable
Bore
89 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
88.3 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
465 kW @ 5600 rpm
100 kW
Maximum Torque
870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
180 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Electric traction motor
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Rear axle
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
250 km/h
140 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.5 sec
11 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Low
Eco, Comfort, Sport, Individual, Slippery
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
190.6 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
356.6 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
59.93 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
69.0 kWh
Battery Type
Not Applicable
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
360 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
36 min (20-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
V23
Gearbox
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
2WD
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Paddle Shifters
No
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Final Drive Ratio
2.813
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Number of Gears
8
1
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Gear Shift Type
Electronically controlled automatic; no shift paddles
Electric shift gear
Drivetrain
RWD
2WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Gearbox Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Axle Layout
Two axles
Electric drive axle(s); configuration depends on derivative
Transmission Speeds
8
1
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
V23
Claimed Mileage
6.85 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
City Mileage
4.50 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Highway Mileage
9.90 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Emission Standard
EU5
Zero tailpipe emissions (BEV)
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Auto Start Stop
No automatic engine stop/start
Not applicable — no combustion engine
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
-
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC charging; V2L external discharge 3.3 kW
Fuel Tank Litres
82
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Combined Driving Range
561.64 km (calculated theoretical)
360 km
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
20 kWh/100 km
Real-world Mileage
6.85 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
341 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
401 km
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
V23
Airbags
6
Dual front, front side and side curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Yes
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
-
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat preparation
Yes
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Body anti-theft alarm and anti-theft horn
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Driver and front passenger seatbelt reminders
Front Parking Sensors
Front Park Distance Control
-
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Head-protection airbags
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
-
Hill Hold
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear
Front pretensioner seat belts
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Yes
Side Airbags
Front-seat side airbags
Yes
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Yes
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
-
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Yes
AEB
Not confirmed
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
V23
Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Lane Departure Warning
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Blind Spot Monitoring
Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Parking Sensors
Front and rear Park Distance Control
-
Rear View Camera
Rear-view camera
Reverse camera
360 Degree Camera
Available front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Auto Highbeam
High-beam assistance
Automatic highbeam control
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Auto speed-sensing front wiper
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Park Distance Control
-
Reverse Camera
Rear-view camera
Reverse camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Park Assist
Front and rear parking sensors
-
Around View Monitor
Available front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Blind Spot Warning
Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Lane Keep Assist
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
V23
Seat Material
Leather
Leather seats
Heated Seats
Heated front seats
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Ventilated Seats
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Black Starlight Headliner
Interior reading and ambient equipment as listed on sheet
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather steering wheel
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Foldable second-row seats
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric front seat with memory and massage
6-way power adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric front seat with memory and massage
4-way power adjustment
Seat Trim
Black Badge contrast leather
Leather
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
V23
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power air conditioner
Power Windows
Two one-touch power windows
Yes
Keyless Entry
Comfort Entry keyless access
Remote central locking; passive keyless access equipment-dependent
Push Button Start
Push-button start
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Electric Tailgate
Power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
Powered tailgate optional on applicable hatch/SUV bodies
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Automatic rain-sensing wipers optional or equipment-dependent
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power air conditioner
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
V23
Infotainment System
Navigation and media interface with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller and touchpad
15.4 in touchscreen infotainment
Bluetooth Connectivity
Hands-free calling and audio streaming
Yes
Number of Speakers
16
7
Digital Instrument Cluster
No – analogue dials with Power Reserve gauge
-
USB Ports
USB audio connections in the centre console and glovebox
2 USB Type-C front-row ports; 1 front-row USB on 2WD
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch high-definition display
15.4 in
Touchscreen
10.25-inch high-definition display
15.4 in
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Not confirmed
Wireless Android Auto
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
V23
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED daytime running lights
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Body style and optional package dependent; not confirmed for this exact derivative
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke exterior colour commissioning; not restricted to black
Optional or derivative-dependent; no exact South African trim fitment established
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
V23
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
-
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Eco, Comfort, Sport, Individual, Slippery
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
V23
Tyre Size
Front 255/40 R21 102Y; rear 285/35 R21 105Y
255/55 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
-
Wheel Rim Size
Front 8.5 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
19 in
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
-
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
V23
Front Suspension
Black Badge-tuned double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Black Badge-tuned multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Multi-Link
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
V23
CO2 Emissions
333 g/km
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Fuel Octane Requirement
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
-
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
V23
Service Plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
V23
Ownership Role
Historical South African Black Badge derivative revealed locally in early 2017 and supported by a 2018 Provenance record; the March 2022 global Wraith order-book closure is an outer bound, not proof of the exact South African withdrawal year, while production ended in 2023.
Current local retail price; confirm quotation inclusions, warranty and service plan with iCAUR South Africa.
Pricing Role
Historical price on application
Current South African retail price
Price Zar
Not confirmed
519900 ZAR
Starting Price
Not confirmed
519900
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
519900
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
V23
Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
In depth: how these cars differ
This Black Badge Wraith and V23 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: Black Badge Wraith 97 vs V23 42.
Efficiency index: Black Badge Wraith 31 vs V23 99.
Safety-equipment index: Black Badge Wraith 88 vs V23 93.
Practicality index: Black Badge Wraith 57 vs V23 60.
Ownership-cover index: Black Badge Wraith not separately scored vs V23 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
Black Badge Wraith leads by 0 points
Black Badge Wraith and V23 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Black Badge Wraith
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
57/100
V23
Performance
42/100
Efficiency
99/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
60/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 71 pts for V23
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Black Badge Wraith leads. However, V23 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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