Hyundai EX-8 Tipper vs JAC X200 EV

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.

Hyundai EX-8 Tipper in South Africa

Hyundai EX-8 Tipper

3.9D SWB Tipper 5MT Diesel Current
ZAR 679,500 ex-showroom
⚡ 103 kW 🔧 373 Nm ⛽ 4.7 km/l
VS
JAC X200 EV in South Africa

JAC X200 EV

X200 EV 1.9-tonne Single Cab Chassis Cab Electric 1-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 591,218 ex-showroom
⚡ 105 kW
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Hyundai EX-8 Tipper vs JAC X200 EV: 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.

X200 EV starts ZAR 88,282 cheaper EX-8 Tipper from ZAR 679,500 · X200 EV from ZAR 591,218

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification EX-8 Tipper X200 EV
Maximum Power EX-8 Tipper103 kW @ 2800 rpm X200 EV105 kW
Maximum Torque EX-8 Tipper373 Nm X200 EVNot Officially Disclosed
Engine Size EX-8 Tipper3907 cc X200 EVNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy EX-8 Tipper4.7 km/l X200 EVNot Applicable
Ground Clearance EX-8 Tipper200 mm X200 EVNot Officially Disclosed

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec EX-8 Tipper X200 EV
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2026
Generation Current South African EX-8 Tipper listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Current South African X200 EV range verified on 7 September 2026
Facelift History Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle. No later South African facelift was identified in the current official model and brochure material
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Current Not Applicable
Body Style Tipper Forward-cab single-cab chassis cab
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. -
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Van Forward-cab light commercial vehicle
Tare Mass Kg 2650 kg -
Vehicle Type Van Light commercial vehicle
Spec EX-8 Tipper X200 EV
Length 6620 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Width 2100 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Height 2355 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Wheelbase 3850 mm 3100 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 200 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 l Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight 2650 kg 1800 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 7800 kg 3700 kg
Payload Capacity 5150 kg 1900 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 3 seats Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows 2 rows 1 rows
Doors 2 doors Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
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
Boot/Cargo Space - Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This EX-8 Tipper and X200 EV 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.

EX-8 Tipper vs X200 EV 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.