Hatchback Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear FWD 5-seat

Dongfeng BOX E2 430

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

Model year 2026 Generation Current South African BOX generation Current version Original current-generation version Body style Hatchback
BOX E2 430 is the R349,000 entry point to the local range, retaining the 43.89 kWh LFP battery and quoted 430 km CLTC range.
ZAR 349,000
On-road in
ZAR 364,188
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 349,000
Registration allowance
ZAR 4,500
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,800
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,200
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 3,500
Insurance
ZAR 4,188
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 349,000
Estimated finance from ZAR 6,158/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Torque:290Nm (214 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:175mm (6.9″) Power:70kW (94 bhp) Electric Range:430km Battery:43.89kWh Boot326L (11.5 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 BOX E2 430 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 6,158
Total Interest
ZAR 89,476
Total Payable
ZAR 369,476
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 BOX E2 430

BOX E2 430 is the R349,000 entry point to the local range, retaining the 43.89 kWh LFP battery and quoted 430 km CLTC range.

BOX E2 430 is the version that gives the model its clearest purpose. It is not a de-contented low-range derivative: Dongfeng’s local material pairs it with the same 43.89 kWh LFP battery, 70 kW front electric motor and 430 km CLTC range claim as the more expensive E3. At R349,000 on the official South African model page, it gives a buyer the core EV hardware without asking them to pay for a larger battery, a faster motor or bigger wheels they may not need. That matters because entry-grade EVs sometimes look appealing only until the spec sheet reveals that range or charging capability has been cut. Here, the battery and 17-inch wheel size remain part of the E2 package. The compromise is therefore likely to be in trim and assistance equipment, and that is a better kind of decision to make. A buyer who can live without every premium convenience may prefer to keep the R40,000 gap between E2 and the public dealer-listed E3 in a home-charger installation, insurance reserve or finance deposit. The 430 km figure needs realistic handling. It is CLTC, a laboratory cycle, and it will not predict every South African freeway run. A long uphill leg, a headwind, a full cabin and air-conditioning will use more energy than a gentle urban test. But for a driver with secure overnight charging, the larger question is whether the weekday distance comes close to the battery’s useful comfort zone. Someone who travels 30 to 80 km a day can charge routinely and keep a healthy margin; someone who needs to repeat a 300 km return journey at high speed will need a planned stop. E2’s compact dimensions are central to the value proposition. At 4,020 mm long it fits the city role better than a large electric SUV, and the 2,663 mm wheelbase still supports a five-seat layout. The 175 mm quoted ground clearance is welcome on steep driveways and uneven parking surfaces, but it does not add low range, a locking differential or published wading ability. This is a quiet, front-wheel-drive commuter, not a car to buy for deep sand or difficult farm tracks. The ownership case is encouraging on paper. Dongfeng states a five-year or 150,000 km vehicle warranty, a headline battery warranty of ten years with unlimited kilometres for the first owner and then eight years or 200,000 km, and an eight-year or 120,000 km service plan. Confirm the conditions, transferability and scheduled-service requirements with the selling dealer. The E2’s particular appeal is its simplicity: a clearly priced, compact electric car with a shared range figure, a familiar five-door body and enough ground clearance for the ordinary imperfections of urban life.

Dongfeng BOX — Quick Facts

Dongfeng BOX Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
BOX E2 430 Base Electric 430 km (CLTC) Electric range430 km (CLTC) Single-Speed Reduction Gear ZAR 349,000
BOX E3 430 Top Electric 430 km (CLTC) Electric range430 km (CLTC) Single-Speed Reduction Gear ZAR 389,000
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
BOX E2 430 Base Electric 430 km (CLTC) Electric range430 km (CLTC) Single-Speed Reduction Gear ZAR 349,000
BOX E3 430 Top Electric 430 km (CLTC) Electric range430 km (CLTC) Single-Speed Reduction Gear ZAR 389,000
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Dongfeng BOX Specifications

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Model Introduced Year
2026
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
Current South African BOX generation
Model Year
2026
Production Status
active
Segment
Urban Electric Hatchback
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
4020 mm
Width
1810 mm
Height
1570 mm
Wheelbase
2663 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
326 l
Kerb Weight
1285 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2020 kg
Payload Capacity
500 kg
Towing Capacity
500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
970 mm
Front Legroom
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
900 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
70 kW
Maximum Torque
290 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
140 km/h
0-100 km/h
6.8 sec
Quarter Mile
15.2 sec
Drive Modes
Standard
Launch Control
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
1 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
43.89 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
43.9 kWh
Battery Type
LFP
Battery Voltage
400 V
Electric Range
430 km (CLTC)
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
80 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
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
365 km
Electric Consumption
10.7 kWh/100 km (CLTC)
Charging Type
AC and DC
Charging Port Type
CCS2
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
315 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
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
EBD
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Park Assist
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Auto Wipers
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Around View Monitor
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
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
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Power Windows
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Sunroof
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Android Auto
Yes
Touchscreen
Standard
USB Ports
3
Infotainment System
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Infotainment Screen
12.8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Sky Blue, Green, White, Purple and White
Fog Lamps
No
Headlights
LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
300 mm
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
17 deg
Approach Angle
19 deg
Departure Angle
26 deg
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Front Brake Type
Disc
Handbrake Type
Electronic Parking Brake
Tyre Size
Standard
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
349000 ZAR
Ownership Role
Dongfeng South Africa passenger EV ownership package
Starting Price
349000
Starting Price Zar
349000

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Market
South Africa
Brand
Dongfeng
Brand Slug
dongfeng
Country
South Africa
Country Slug
south-africa
Make
Dongfeng
Model
BOX
OEM URL
https://www.dongfengsa.co.za/models/box
Source Name
Dongfeng South Africa
Source Page URL
https://www.dongfengsa.co.za/models/box
Source URL
https://www.dongfengsa.co.za/models/box
Variant
BOX E2 430
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 BOX Fits Best

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

Who buys this

E2 430 suits a budget-conscious first EV buyer who has dependable overnight charging and wants the BOX’s range and small footprint without paying extra for equipment that will not change their routine. It is also persuasive as a second household car where most kilometres happen close to home.

City
This is the grade to test on a mundane weekday, not a scenic launch route. Drive through the tightest shopping-centre ramp, reverse into a familiar parking bay and take a speed hump with the usual passengers aboard. The 4,020 mm length and electric response are valuable in those small moments. Check the rear-door opening, driver’s visibility and climate controls with the car as it will actually be used. If the home charger is ready, E2’s daily convenience can outweigh the attraction of more expensive feature lists.
Highway
E2 can join a freeway comfortably, but long journeys need range discipline. The 430 km CLTC figure is a useful comparison point, not a fixed touring distance. Plan the route with an early charging stop, especially in cold, wet or windy conditions. Its 70 kW motor and 140 km/h quoted top speed suit normal legal-speed travel; they are not the reason to choose a compact EV for repeated high-speed provincial runs. Ask the dealer to demonstrate the exact local charging connection before basing a holiday plan on it.
Off-Road
E2’s 175 mm quoted ground clearance can ease an awkward driveway or maintained gravel lane. It has no hardware for deep mud, water crossings or sustained rocky tracks. The battery underbody deserves care around sharp obstacles, and front-wheel drive is best understood as road-oriented traction. A buyer with genuine rural-access duty should choose documented clearance, protection and recovery capability rather than infer it from the raised ride height.

Dongfeng BOX E2 430 — Should You Buy It?

The disciplined BOX purchase: shared battery and range at the lowest official South African price.

For the owner who wants the BOX’s core hardware, E2 430 is the logical starting point. It retains the part that shapes EV ownership—the 43.89 kWh battery and 430 km CLTC claim—while keeping the official price at R349,000. It becomes less compelling only if its omitted equipment causes a real daily inconvenience. Price that inconvenience honestly before moving to E3.

What's Good
  • ✓Official R349,000 entry price
  • ✓43.89 kWh LFP battery
  • ✓430 km CLTC claim
  • ✓Same 70 kW motor as E3
  • ✓17-inch wheels
  • ✓Compact 4,020 mm length
  • ✓175 mm quoted ground clearance
  • ✓Five-door body
  • ✓Long stated warranty and service-plan headline
Watch Out For
  • ✕CLTC range will differ from fast-road use
  • ✕70 kW output is not performance-led
  • ✕Detailed charge-rate information remains unpublished
  • ✕Some detailed equipment differences need dealer confirmation
  • ✕No off-road drivetrain system
  • ✕Public-only charging reduces convenience
  • ✕No published 0-100 km/h figure
  • ✕Limited long-distance charging certainty
  • ✕Test exact stock colour and equipment before purchase

Dongfeng BOX FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the Dongfeng BOX E2 430 is R349,000. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

The current south african range comprises BOX E2 430, BOX E3 430. 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 BOX E2 430 is 175 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.

E2 430 suits a budget-conscious first EV buyer who has dependable overnight charging and wants the BOX’s range and small footprint without paying extra for equipment that will not change their routine. It is also persuasive as a second household car where most kilometres happen close to home.

This is the grade to test on a mundane weekday, not a scenic launch route. Drive through the tightest shopping-centre ramp, reverse into a familiar parking bay and take a speed hump with the usual passengers aboard.

E2 can join a freeway comfortably, but long journeys need range discipline. The 430 km CLTC figure is a useful comparison point, not a fixed touring distance.

Buyers researching the Dongfeng BOX often compare it with rivals such as BYD DOLPHIN SURF , Geely E2 , Mazda Mazda2 , Volkswagen Polo , Honda Fit . 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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