Geely E5 EM-i vs LDV G10+ Van

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.

Geely E5 EM-i in South Africa

Geely E5 EM-i

Apex Plug-in Hybrid Current
ZAR 679,999 ex-showroom
⚡ 73 kW 🔧 125 Nm
VS
LDV G10+ Van in South Africa

LDV G10+ Van

G10+ Van 2.0D 8-Speed Automatic Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 565,200 ex-showroom
⚡ 118 kW 🔧 375 Nm ⛽ 11.49 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Geely E5 EM-i vs LDV G10+ Van: the short answer

E5 EM-i has a modest catalogue-index lead, while G10+ Van remains close.

G10+ Van starts ZAR 34,799 cheaper E5 EM-i from ZAR 599,999 · G10+ Van from ZAR 565,200

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification E5 EM-i G10+ Van
Maximum Power E5 EM-i73 kW G10+ Van118 kW
Maximum Torque E5 EM-i125 Nm G10+ Van375 Nm
Engine Size E5 EM-i1499 cc G10+ Van1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy E5 EM-iNot Officially Disclosed G10+ Van11.49 km/l
Ground Clearance E5 EM-i172 mm G10+ VanNot Officially Disclosed

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

Evidence for LDV G10+ Van G10+ Van 2.0D 8-Speed Automatic

Source type: LDV South Africa

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

E5 EM-i

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

G10+ Van

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance

Which One's Right for You?

E5 EM-i

  • 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

G10+ Van

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec E5 EM-i G10+ Van
Model Introduced Year 2025 2026
Generation Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published Current South African G10+ Van generation.
Facelift History No applicable South African facelift history established No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable 2026
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style SUV Two-seat medium panel van
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Passenger vehicle Van
Vehicle Type SUV Van
Spec E5 EM-i G10+ Van
Length 4740 mm 5168 mm
Width 1905 mm 1980 mm
Height 1685 mm 1928 mm
Wheelbase 2755 mm 3198 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 172 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 l Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space 528 l 5200 l
Kerb Weight 1770 kg 2085 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed 3000 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 915 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1500 kg
Seating Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 2 seats
Number of Rows Not Officially Disclosed 1 rows
Doors Not Officially Disclosed 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 5.9 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Applicable
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This E5 EM-i and G10+ Van 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: E5 EM-i 39 vs G10+ Van 61.

Efficiency index: E5 EM-i 79 vs G10+ Van 46.

Safety-equipment index: E5 EM-i 91 vs G10+ Van 50.

Practicality index: E5 EM-i 71 vs G10+ Van 63.

Ownership-cover index: E5 EM-i not separately scored vs G10+ Van 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.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

E5 EM-i leads by 13 points

E5 EM-i has a modest catalogue-index lead, while G10+ Van remains close.

Evidence leader 69 /100
Lead 13 points
Data 55% source coverage
69
#1 Evidence leader

E5 EM-i

55% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 39
Performance 39
Efficiency 79
Safety 91
Practicality 71
Leads by 13 points
56
#2

G10+ Van

68% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Practicality 63 Check Efficiency 46
Performance 61
Efficiency 46
Safety 50
Practicality 63
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance G10+ Van +22 Efficiency E5 EM-i +33 Safety E5 EM-i +41 Practicality E5 EM-i +8

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

E5 EM-i

Performance 39/100
Efficiency 79/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 71/100

G10+ Van

Performance 61/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 50/100
Practicality 63/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Geely E5 EM-i leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts vs 56 pts for G10+ Van

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, E5 EM-i leads. However, G10+ Van may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

E5 EM-i vs G10+ Van 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.