Foton eTruckmate vs Hyundai H-100 Deck

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.

Foton eTruckmate in South Africa

Foton eTruckmate

eTruckMate Electric Current
ZAR 575,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 60 kW
VS
Hyundai H-100 Deck in South Africa

Hyundai H-100 Deck

2.6D Deck Aircon 5MT Diesel Current
ZAR 412,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 58 kW 🔧 167 Nm ⛽ 10.2 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Foton eTruckmate vs Hyundai H-100 Deck: 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.

H-100 Deck starts ZAR 185,100 cheaper eTruckmate from ZAR 575,000 · H-100 Deck from ZAR 389,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification eTruckmate H-100 Deck
Maximum Power eTruckmate60 kW H-100 Deck58 kW
Maximum Torque eTruckmateNot Officially Disclosed H-100 Deck167 Nm
Engine Size eTruckmateNot Applicable H-100 Deck2607 cc
Combined Fuel Economy eTruckmateNot Applicable H-100 Deck10.2 km/l
Ground Clearance eTruckmateNot Officially Disclosed H-100 Deck185 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.

Foton eTruckmate

eTruckMate

Hagalu editorial rating
3.8/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

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

Read the review and score breakdown

Hyundai H-100 Deck

2.6D Deck Aircon 5MT

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

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec eTruckmate H-100 Deck
Model Introduced Year 2024 Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation Compact electric single-cab commercial platform on a 2,600 mm wheelbase. Current South African H-100 Deck listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History Current South African eTruckmate range, with no separate facelift identified. Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style Light truck Single-cab dropside
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Battery-electric compact truck Pickup
Vehicle Type Electric light commercial vehicle Pickup
Body Type Cab - Pickup
Color Note - Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note - Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg - 1665 kg
Spec eTruckmate H-100 Deck
Length 4670 mm 4850 mm
Width 1590 mm 1740 mm
Height 1860 mm 1970 mm
Wheelbase 2600 mm 2640 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) Not Officially Disclosed 185 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 65 l
Boot/Cargo Space Not Officially Disclosed -
Kerb Weight Not Officially Disclosed 1665 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed 3015 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1350 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1200 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 3 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows 2 rows
Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This eTruckmate and H-100 Deck 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.

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eTruckmate vs H-100 Deck 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.