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Dongfeng 06 E1

Price in South Africa, real specs & electric range — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Current South African 06 generation Current version Original current-generation version Body style SUV
06 E1 is the R499,000 entry electric SUV with a 44.94 kWh LFP battery, 120 kW front motor and quoted 401 km CLTC range.
ZAR 499,000
On-road in
ZAR 514,439
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 499,000
Registration allowance
ZAR 4,200
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,600
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,050
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 3,100
Insurance
ZAR 5,489
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 499,000
Estimated finance from ZAR 8,797/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Torque:230Nm (170 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:170mm (6.7″) Power:120kW (161 bhp) Electric Range:401km Battery:44.94kWh Boot500L (17.6 cu ft)

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On-road pricing varies by dealer. Range and charging figures are manufacturer test claims; weather, speed, traffic, charger output, battery temperature and driving style affect real results.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Dongfeng 06 E1 in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 8,797
Total Interest
ZAR 127,823
Total Payable
ZAR 527,823
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Dongfeng 06 E1

06 E1 is the R499,000 entry electric SUV with a 44.94 kWh LFP battery, 120 kW front motor and quoted 401 km CLTC range.

06 E1 is the cleanest entry into Dongfeng’s family-size electric SUV idea. It uses a 44.94 kWh LFP battery, a 120 kW and 230 Nm front electric motor and a claimed 401 km CLTC range. It is not a low-output compromise: E3 uses the same motor, so E1 keeps the brisk electric response that matters in city traffic and during a normal freeway merge. The lower price is about battery size, wheel specification and equipment hierarchy rather than accepting a slower SUV. At R499,000 on Dongfeng South Africa’s model page, E1 is the point where the 06 needs to be judged against a buyer’s real household pattern. The 4,306 mm length and 2,715 mm wheelbase are large enough to make it feel like a genuine five-seat family vehicle, while still being much easier to live with than a long three-row SUV. Bring child seats, a pram, golf bag or work equipment to the test drive. An EV can have an appealing range number and still be the wrong answer if rear access, driver position or weekend packing does not work. E1’s 401 km CLTC claim must be understood as a controlled-cycle reference. It is valuable for comparing it with E3’s 471 km claim, but high-speed, high-load South African driving will create a different figure. If a buyer has home charging and commutes predictable distances, the 44.94 kWh battery may be plenty. If the vehicle regularly travels between cities, the gap to E3 needs an honest route plan. Dongfeng quotes 6.6 kW AC charging, 60 kW DC charging and 30 minutes from 30 to 80 percent for E1. Those figures depend on charger conditions and battery temperature, but they explain why E1 is best suited to owners who can plan rather than improvise every long journey. This derivative runs on 17-inch wheels and does not carry E3’s full advanced driver-assistance list. That is not necessarily a deal-breaker. A buyer who mainly makes local trips might prefer the lower purchase price, smaller wheel replacement cost and simpler equipment set. Someone who spends hours on fast multi-lane roads may find E3’s automatic emergency braking, lane-related aids and faster stated DC charging worth the added capital. The 06’s SUV form should not be confused with an off-road promise. E1 is front-wheel drive, has no low-range system and has no published local wading figure. Its benefit is family-friendly seating and a more upright driving position. The stated five-year or 150,000 km vehicle warranty, first-owner ten-year/unlimited-kilometre battery headline and eight-year or 120,000 km service plan are helpful context, but exact coverage should be checked before purchase. E1 works when the owner wants a restrained, correctly sized EV SUV and has the charging routine to support it.

Dongfeng 06 — Quick Facts

Dongfeng 06 Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
06 E1 Base Electric 401 km (CLTC) Electric range401 km (CLTC) Single-Speed Reduction Gear ZAR 499,000
06 E3 Top Electric 471 km (CLTC) Electric range471 km (CLTC) Single-Speed Reduction Gear ZAR 579,000
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
06 E1 Base Electric 401 km (CLTC) Electric range401 km (CLTC) Single-Speed Reduction Gear ZAR 499,000
06 E3 Top Electric 471 km (CLTC) Electric range471 km (CLTC) Single-Speed Reduction Gear ZAR 579,000
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Dongfeng 06 Specifications

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Model Introduced Year
2026
Body Style
SUV
Generation
Current South African 06 generation
Model Year
2026
Production Status
active
Segment
Compact Electric SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger Vehicle
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Facelift History
Current South African launch version; no local facelift announced
Length
4306 mm
Width
1868 mm
Height
1645 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
155 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
Kerb Weight
500 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
500 kg
Payload Capacity
500 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
980 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
920 mm
Engine
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
Cylinders
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
120 kW
Maximum Torque
230 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Number of Motors
1
Motor Location
Front Axle
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
150 km/h
0-100 km/h
15 sec
Quarter Mile
16.5 sec
Drive Modes
ECO, COMFORT, SPORT
Launch Control
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
1 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
44.94 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
44.94 kWh
Battery Type
LFP
Battery Voltage
400 V
Electric Range
401 km (CLTC)
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
60 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
30 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Yes
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Front motor, front-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Transmission Speeds
1
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Axle Layout
Front Axle
Low Range
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Final Drive Ratio
Standard
Number of Gears
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Electronic selector
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Range Real World Mixed
340 km
Electric Consumption
12.6 kWh/100 km (CLTC)
Charging Type
AC and DC
Charging Port Type
CCS2
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
295 km
Real-world Mileage
1 km/l
Fuel Tank Litres
0
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
City Mileage
Not Applicable
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Hill Descent Control
No
Traction Control
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
ABS
Standard
Airbags
6
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
ABS EBD
Standard
BA
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
TCS
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
AEB
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
EBD
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Park Assist
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Auto Wipers
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Around View Monitor
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Standard
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Standard
Seat Trim
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Seat Material
PVC Leatherette
Keyless Entry
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Power Windows
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Wireless Charging
50W
Sunroof
No
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Android Auto
Yes
Touchscreen
Standard
USB Ports
4
Infotainment System
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Infotainment Screen
12.8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Roof Rails
No
Exterior Colour Options
Stone Age White, Black, Silver, Green, Orange
Fog Lamps
No
Headlights
LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
300 mm
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
16 deg
Approach Angle
18 deg
Departure Angle
24 deg
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Front Brake Type
Disc
Handbrake Type
Electronic Parking Brake
Tyre Size
R17
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre Repair Kit
Wheel Rim Size
17
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Service Plan
8 years / 120000 km service plan
Warranty
5 years / 150000 km vehicle warranty; 10 years / unlimited km battery warranty for first owner, then 8 years / 200000 km
CO2 Emissions
1 g/km
Pricing Role
Current South African cash price
Price Zar
499000 ZAR
Ownership Role
Dongfeng South Africa passenger EV ownership package
Starting Price
499000
Starting Price Zar
499000

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Market
South Africa
Brand
Dongfeng
Brand Slug
dongfeng
Country
South Africa
Country Slug
south-africa
Make
Dongfeng
Model
06
OEM URL
https://www.dongfengsa.co.za/models/06
Source Name
Dongfeng South Africa
Source Page URL
https://www.dongfengsa.co.za/models/06
Source URL
https://www.dongfengsa.co.za/models/06
Variant
06 E1
Fuel Economy Combined
Not Applicable
Fuel Efficiency
Not Applicable
Combined Consumption L 100km
Not Applicable
Combined Consumption
Not Applicable
Claimed Fuel Consumption
Not Applicable
Average Fuel Consumption
Not Applicable
Price Source
Dongfeng South Africa official model page verified 2026-09-30
Driving fit

Where the Dongfeng 06 Fits Best

A practical view of the buyer and roads this model is best suited to.

Who buys this

E1 fits a small family or commuter who wants a proper five-seat electric SUV but drives predictable distances and can charge at home or work. It is strongest for a buyer who values the shared 120 kW motor more than the larger battery, faster stated DC charging and expanded assistance equipment of E3.

City
E1 is built for the kind of day that includes school gates, offices, supermarket parking and a return home to charge. Its 120 kW motor makes low-speed traffic smooth and quiet, while its 4,306 mm length needs a real-world parking check in tight basements. Test rear-seat access with the household’s normal child seat or bag, then look at where charging will happen. The most important city feature is not a screen; it is the ability to arrive, plug in and leave with a full battery the next morning.
Highway
For a 06 E1 owner, a longer trip is possible but should be planned. The 401 km CLTC number is not a fixed freeway result, and the quoted 60 kW DC rate with a 30-minute 30-to-80-percent claim gives a useful but conditional guide to a stop. Include a charger alternative on a route and allow time for traffic, temperature and charger availability. The shared 120 kW/230 Nm motor means E1 does not feel deprived when joining faster traffic; its constraint is energy reserve, not basic response.
Off-Road
E1 is an SUV by shape and seating, not by specialist terrain equipment. It is front-wheel drive and its local source material does not list low range, locking differentials or wading credentials. Use it carefully on maintained gravel and avoid sharp underbody impacts near the battery. An owner who regularly works on deep sand, rutted tracks or wet crossings needs a product designed and documented for that environment.

Dongfeng 06 E1 — Should You Buy It?

A convincing entry electric SUV for predictable charging and everyday family space.

E1 makes its case with a sensible mix of shared motor performance, a 44.94 kWh LFP battery and an official R499,000 entry price. It asks a buyer to be realistic about distance and charging rather than to accept a weak drivetrain. If the normal routine is local and overnight charging is easy, E1 is the 06 grade that keeps the budget under better control.

What's Good
  • ✓Official R499,000 starting price
  • ✓44.94 kWh LFP battery
  • ✓120 kW and 230 Nm motor
  • ✓401 km CLTC claim
  • ✓Five-seat SUV layout
  • ✓17-inch wheels
  • ✓Quoted 60 kW DC capability
  • ✓30-minute quoted 30-80% DC reference
  • ✓Long stated vehicle and battery cover
Watch Out For
  • ✕Shorter range claim than E3
  • ✕Slower quoted DC rate than E3
  • ✕No published 0-100 km/h figure
  • ✕CLTC range is not a highway guarantee
  • ✕No documented rough-road system
  • ✕Some detailed cabin specs remain unpublished
  • ✕E3 has the broader stated assistance suite
  • ✕Public charging access remains a key decision
  • ✕Ground clearance is not published in the local source reviewed

Dongfeng 06 FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the Dongfeng 06 E1 is R499,000. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

The current south african range comprises 06 E1, 06 E3. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the Dongfeng 06 E1 is 170 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

E1 fits a small family or commuter who wants a proper five-seat electric SUV but drives predictable distances and can charge at home or work. It is strongest for a buyer who values the shared 120 kW motor more than the larger battery, faster stated DC charging and expanded assistance equipment...

E1 is built for the kind of day that includes school gates, offices, supermarket parking and a return home to charge. Its 120 kW motor makes low-speed traffic smooth and quiet, while its 4,306 mm length needs a real-world parking check in tight basements.

For a 06 E1 owner, a longer trip is possible but should be planned. The 401 km CLTC number is not a fixed freeway result, and the quoted 60 kW DC rate with a 30-minute 30-to-80-percent claim gives a useful but conditional guide to a stop.

Buyers researching the Dongfeng 06 often compare it with rivals such as Hyundai ALCAZAR , MG HS , Mahindra XUV700 , Mahindra Scorpio-N , Renault Duster . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — range, charging, performance, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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