MG Cyberster vs Foton eTruckmate

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.

MG Cyberster in South Africa

MG Cyberster

Dual Motor 4WD Roadster Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 1,399,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 375 kW 🔧 725 Nm
VS
Foton eTruckmate in South Africa

Foton eTruckmate

eTruckMate Electric Current
ZAR 575,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 60 kW
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

MG Cyberster vs Foton eTruckmate: 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.

eTruckmate starts ZAR 824,900 cheaper Cyberster from ZAR 1,399,900 · eTruckmate from ZAR 575,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Cyberster eTruckmate
Maximum Power Cyberster375 kW eTruckmate60 kW
Maximum Torque Cyberster725 Nm eTruckmateNot Officially Disclosed
Engine Size CybersterNot Applicable eTruckmateNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy CybersterNot Applicable eTruckmateNot Applicable
Ground Clearance Cyberster116 mm eTruckmateNot Officially Disclosed

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.

MG Cyberster

Dual Motor 4WD Roadster

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Foton eTruckmate

eTruckMate

Hagalu editorial rating
3.8/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

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Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Cyberster eTruckmate
Model Introduced Year 2025 2024
Generation First-generation battery-electric Cyberster roadster in local dual-motor all-wheel-drive form. Compact electric single-cab commercial platform on a 2,600 mm wheelbase.
Facelift History South African launch specification introduced as MG's electric halo in 2025. Current South African eTruckmate range, with no separate facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since 2025 Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Current Not Applicable
Body Style Two-door, two-seat soft-top roadster Light truck
Model Year 2025 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Electric Sports Roadster Battery-electric compact truck
Vehicle Type Convertible Electric light commercial vehicle
Spec Cyberster eTruckmate
Length 4535 mm 4670 mm
Width 1913 mm 1590 mm
Height 1329 mm 1860 mm
Wheelbase 2690 mm 2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 116 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 0 l
Boot/Cargo Space 249 l Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight 1985 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2210 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity 225 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity 0 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows 1 rows
Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.45 m Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom 1043 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom 1070 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom Not Applicable Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Cyberster and eTruckmate 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

Hagalu does not turn missing specifications into neutral scores or guessed values.

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.

Cyberster vs eTruckmate 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.