
Dongfeng 007
Dongfeng 007
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Estimated instalment based on a R 799 000 retail price, 10% deposit, 35% balloon, 72-month term at 10.75% APR. Not a dealer or manufacturer offer.
About the Dongfeng 007
The Dongfeng 007 is a fully electric sedan available in South Africa in three variants — the E1 530, E1 620, and all-wheel drive E2 540 — covering two battery configurations and a performance-oriented AWD option, positioning it as a premium EV alternative to the BMW 3 Series and Tesla Model 3 at a price point that undercuts most established competitors in that segment. It is closely related to the Dongfeng 7 in the local lineup and competes in the growing premium Chinese electric sedan segment alongside the BYD Seal and Geely E5. The 007 suits buyers who want a fully electric premium sedan with a choice of range or performance configurations and are open to a Chinese brand at this price point.
Who is the 007 best for?
- EV buyers who want a premium electric sedan but find the Tesla Model 3 or BMW i4 out of budget
- Buyers comparing Chinese electric sedans at the premium end of the local EV market
- Performance EV buyers who want the E2 540 AWD for stronger acceleration in a fully electric sedan
- Drivers transitioning from a petrol executive sedan to full electric ownership at a competitive price
Calculate your monthly repayment
Adjust terms, deposit, and balloon to see how it affects your monthly payment.
Estimated instalment based on a R 799 000 retail price, 10% deposit, 35% balloon, 72-month term at 10.75% APR. Not a dealer or manufacturer offer.
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Next steps
No obligation. No commitment.
About the Dongfeng 007
The Dongfeng 007 is a fully electric sedan available in South Africa in three variants — the E1 530, E1 620, and all-wheel drive E2 540 — covering two battery configurations and a performance-oriented AWD option, positioning it as a premium EV alternative to the BMW 3 Series and Tesla Model 3 at a price point that undercuts most established competitors in that segment. It is closely related to the Dongfeng 7 in the local lineup and competes in the growing premium Chinese electric sedan segment alongside the BYD Seal and Geely E5. The 007 suits buyers who want a fully electric premium sedan with a choice of range or performance configurations and are open to a Chinese brand at this price point.
Who is the 007 best for?
- EV buyers who want a premium electric sedan but find the Tesla Model 3 or BMW i4 out of budget
- Buyers comparing Chinese electric sedans at the premium end of the local EV market
- Performance EV buyers who want the E2 540 AWD for stronger acceleration in a fully electric sedan
- Drivers transitioning from a petrol executive sedan to full electric ownership at a competitive price
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