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BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN SA

Tested vs Not Yet Tested

PASSENGER VEHICLES

Geely (4 of 5)
VIEW GEELY RESULTS
✓ E2 Aspire
✓ E2 Apex
✓ E5 Aspire
✓ E5 Apex
E5 Apex Plus
Junior Elettrica
Junior Elettrica Veloce
VIEW AUDI RESULTS
RS e-tron GT quattro performance
i4 eDrive35 M Sport
i4 M60
i5 eDrive40 M Sport
i5 M60
i7 xDrive60 Design Pure Excellence
i7 xDrive60 M Sport
iX xDrive45 M Sport
iX xDrive60 M Sport
iX1 xDrive30 xLine
iX1 xDrive30 M Sport
iX2 eDrive20
iX2 eDrive20 M Sport
iX3 50 xDrive M Sport
VIEW BYD RESULTS
✓ Atto 2 Dynamic EV
Atto 3 Extended Range EV
Dolphin Extended Range EV
✓ Dolphin Surf Comfort EV
✓ Dolphin Surf Dynamic EV
Seal Premium Extended Range
Seal Performance AWD 3.8S
✓ Sealion 7 Premium EV
Sealion 7 Performance EV AWD 4.5S
✓ Sealion 6
Deepal S07 L
Q Comfort EV
Q Elite EV
VIEW DONGFENG RESULTS
✓ 007 E1 530
✓ 007 E1 620
007 E2 540 AWD
Box E2 430
Box E3 430
✓ Vigo E1 400
Vigo E3 470
Ora 5 EV Super Luxury
Ora 5 EV Ultra Luxury

Test results to be uploaded soon.

✓ 03T 2WD
03T 4WD
✓ V23 2WD
V23 4WD
Air Lite
EV6 GT Line
RZ 500e Direct4 EX
RZ 500e Direct4 SE
RZ 550e Direct4 F Sport
RZ 600e Direct4 F Sport

Test results to be uploaded soon.

G580 EQ AMG Line
AMG EQE53 4Matic+ SUV
✓ EQS450 4Matic SUV
EQS450 4Matic SUV AMG Line
EQV300
✓ EQB
Cyberster Dual Motor
Aceman E
Aceman SE
Aceman John Cooper Works Daredevil Edition
Cooper SE
Cooper John Cooper Works Electric Daredevil Edition
Countryman SE ALL4
Taycan
Taycan 4
Taycan 4S
Taycan GTS
Taycan turbo
Taycan turbo S
Taycan turbo GT
Taycan turbo GT Weissach
Taycan 4 Cross Turismo
Taycan 4S Cross Turismo
Taycan turbo Cross Turismo
bZ4X BEV AWD
bZ4X Touring BEV AWD
VIEW VOLVO RESULTS
✓ EC40 Twin Performance Ultra
✓ ES90 Single Motor Core
ES90 Single Motor Plus
ES90 Single Motor Ultra
EX30 Single Motor Core
✓ EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Plus
EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Ultra
✓ EX30 Twin Motor Performance Ultra
✓ EX30 Cross Country Twin Motor Performance Ultra
EX90 Twin Motor Performance Ultra
✓ XC40 Recharge Single Motor Plus
XC40 Recharge Twin Motor Ultimate

ELECTRIC TRUCKS
& COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

VOLVO CHARGE N3 TEST RESULTS

CHARGE N3 TEST

DOWN RUN N3-JD3091

Vehicle

Make Volvo
Model ES90
Year
Battery size (kWh) 88

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) -620
Total ascent (m) 2040
Total descent (m) 2660
Average speed (km/h) 79
Date of test Friday, September 4, 2026

Results

Battery used

33%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

15.70

Range (km / 100%)

561

CO2 saved (kg)

30.20

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 69.21
Departure battery percentage 99%
Outside temperature (°C) 11.62

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 24.76
Arrival battery percentage 66%
Outside temperature (°C) 13.07

CHARGE N3 TEST

UP RUN N3-DJ9682

Vehicle

Make Volvo
Model ES90
Year
Battery size (kWh) 88

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) 620
Total ascent (m) 2660
Total descent (m) 2040
Average speed (km/h) 96
Date of test Saturday, September 5, 2026

Results

Battery used

44%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

20.93

Range (km / 100%)

420

CO2 saved (kg)

40.27

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 23
Departure battery percentage 100%
Outside temperature (°C) 14.46

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 42.04
Arrival battery percentage 56%
Outside temperature (°C) 16.97

CHARGE N3 TEST

DOWN RUN N3-JD1011

Vehicle

Make Volvo
Model ES 90 Single Motor
Year
Battery size (kWh) 88

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) -620
Total ascent (m) 2040
Total descent (m) 2660
Average speed (km/h) 81
Date of test Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Results

Battery used

29%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

13.79

Range (km / 100%)

638

CO2 saved (kg)

26.54

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 29.32
Arrival battery percentage 71%
Outside temperature (°C) 24.89

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 24.76
Arrival battery percentage 66%
Outside temperature (°C) 13.07

CHARGE N3 TEST

UP RUN N3-DJ001

Vehicle

Make Volvo
Model EX30 Single Motor Extended range
Year
Battery size (kWh) 64

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) 620
Total ascent (m) 2660
Total descent (m) 2040
Average speed (km/h) 95
Date of test Saturday, August 29, 2026

Results

Battery used

57%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

19.72

Range (km / 100%)

325

CO2 saved (kg)

37.94

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 22.6
Departure battery percentage 69%
Outside temperature (°C) 29.23

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 39.44
Arrival battery percentage 12%
Outside temperature (°C) 21.95

CHARGE N3 TEST

UP RUN N3-DJ4994

Vehicle

Make Volvo
Model EX30
Year
Battery size (kWh) 64

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) 620
Total ascent (m) 2660
Total descent (m) 2040
Average speed (km/h) 95
Date of test Monday, September 7, 2026

Results

Battery used

60%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

20.76

Range (km / 100%)

308

CO2 saved (kg)

39.94

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 36.26
Departure battery percentage 69%
Outside temperature (°C) 12.62

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 38.04
Arrival battery percentage 9%
Outside temperature (°C) 11.26

CHARGE N3 TEST

UP RUN N3-DJ8595

Vehicle

Make Volvo
Model EX30
Year
Battery size (kWh) 64

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) 620
Total ascent (m) 2660
Total descent (m) 2040
Average speed (km/h) 73
Date of test Monday, September 7, 2026

Results

Battery used

56%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

19.37

Range (km / 100%)

330

CO2 saved (kg)

37.27

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 36.91
Departure battery percentage 99%
Outside temperature (°C) 14.57

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 40.57
Arrival battery percentage 43%
Outside temperature (°C) 11.93

Geely CHARGE N3 Test Results

CHARGE N3 TEST

DOWN RUN N3-JD4578

Vehicle

Make Geely
Model E5
Year 2026
Battery size (kWh)

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) -620
Total ascent (m) 2040
Total descent (m) 2660
Average speed (km/h) 95
Date of test Friday, September 18, 2026

Results

Battery used

76%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

16.19

Range (km / 100%)

243

CO2 saved (kg)

31.14

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 52.86
Transaction ID 1559079741
Departure battery percentage 99%
Outside temperature (°C) 9.45
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CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 45.42
Transaction ID 1945815124
Arrival battery percentage 28%
Outside temperature (°C) 12.09
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CHARGE N3 TEST

UP RUN N3-DJ1583

Vehicle

Make Geely
Model E5
Year 2026
Battery size (kWh)

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) 620
Total ascent (m) 2660
Total descent (m) 2040
Average speed (km/h) 106
Date of test Saturday, September 19, 2026

Results

Battery used 70%
Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km) –
Efficiency (km / 100%) 264
CO2 saved (kg) –

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 56.16
Transaction ID 444101712
Departure battery percentage 99%
Outside temperature (°C) 14.22
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CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 43.42
Transaction ID 1627766365
Arrival battery percentage 29%
Outside temperature (°C) 19.11
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CHARGE N3 TEST

DOWN RUN N3-JD9859

Vehicle

Make Geely
Model E2 Apex
Year
Battery size (kWh) 39.4

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) -620
Total ascent (m) 2040
Total descent (m) 2660
Average speed (km/h) 96
Date of test Saturday, September 5, 2026

Results

Battery used

76%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

16.19

Range (km / 100%)

243

CO2 saved (kg)

31.14

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 38.78
Departure battery percentage 100%
Outside temperature (°C) 10.7

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 32
Arrival battery percentage 24%
Outside temperature (°C) 14.17

CHARGE N3 TEST

UP RUN N3-DJ4741

Vehicle

Make Geely
Model E2 Apex
Year 2026
Battery size (kWh) 39.4

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) 620
Total ascent (m) 2660
Total descent (m) 2040
Average speed (km/h) 104
Date of test Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Results

Battery used

90%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

19.17

Efficiency (km / 100%)

206

CO2 saved (kg)

36.88

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 40.08
Transaction ID 2067039540
Departure battery percentage 100%
Outside temperature (°C) 26.9

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 38.11
Transaction ID 1493022358
Arrival battery percentage 10%
Outside temperature (°C) 16.22

CHARGE N3 TEST

UP RUN N3-DJ7977

Vehicle

Make Geely
Model E2 Aspire
Year 2026
Battery size (kWh) 39.4

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) 620
Total ascent (m) 2660
Total descent (m) 2040
Average speed (km/h) 93
Date of test Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Results

Battery used 76%
Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km) 16.19
Efficiency (km / 100%) 243
CO2 saved (kg) 31.14

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 33.42
Transaction ID 1655134935
Departure battery percentage 100%
Outside temperature (°C) 8.66

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 33.27
Transaction ID 313594157
Arrival battery percentage 24%
Outside temperature (°C) 8.28

CHARGE N3 TEST

DOWN RUN N3-JD4967

Vehicle

Make Geely
Model E2 Aspire
Year 2026
Battery size (kWh) 39.4

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) -620
Total ascent (m) 2040
Total descent (m) 2660
Average speed (km/h) 102
Date of test Thursday, September 17, 2026

Results

Battery used 84%
Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km) 17.89
Efficiency (km / 100%) 220
CO2 saved (kg) 34.42

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 40.26
Transaction ID 1880751298
Departure battery percentage 100%
Outside temperature (°C) 10.49
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CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 35.57
Transaction ID 749656127
Arrival battery percentage 16%
Outside temperature (°C) 12.41
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CHARGE N3 TEST

DOWN RUN N3-JD1482

Vehicle

Make Geely
Model E2 Apex
Year 2026
Battery size (kWh) 39.4

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) -620
Total ascent (m) 2040
Total descent (m) 2660
Average speed (km/h) 88
Date of test Saturday, September 12, 2026

Results

Battery used 71%
Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km) 15.12
Efficiency (km / 100%) 261
CO2 saved (kg) 29.09

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 36.92
Transaction ID 1483561907
Departure battery percentage 100%
Outside temperature (°C) 16.13

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 30.3
Transaction ID 2014314523
Arrival battery percentage 29%
Outside temperature (°C) 21.3

CHARGE N3 TEST

DOWN RUN N3-JD8850

Vehicle

Make Geely
Model E2
Year 2026
Battery size (kWh) 39.4

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) -620
Total ascent (m) 2040
Total descent (m) 2660
Average speed (km/h) 55
Date of test Sunday, September 13, 2026

Results

Battery used 75%
Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km) 15.97
Efficiency (km / 100%) 247
CO2 saved (kg) 30.73

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 38.07
Transaction ID 1509628600
Departure battery percentage 100%
Outside temperature (°C) 25.45

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 32.02
Transaction ID 569911510
Arrival battery percentage 25%
Outside temperature (°C) 26.11

CHARGE N3 TEST

UP RUN N3-DJ4741

Vehicle

Make Geely
Model E2
Year 2026
Battery size (kWh) 39.4

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) 620
Total ascent (m) 2660
Total descent (m) 2040
Average speed (km/h) 102
Date of test Friday, September 11, 2026

Results

Battery used 89%
Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km) 18.95
Efficiency (km / 100%) 208
CO2 saved (kg) 36.47

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 40.17
Transaction ID 2140978636
Departure battery percentage 100%
Outside temperature (°C) 22.75

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 37.54
Transaction ID 1270383365
Arrival battery percentage 11%
Outside temperature (°C) 24.7

CHARGE N3 TEST

DOWN RUN N3-JD1456

Vehicle

Make Geely
Model E2
Year 2026
Battery size (kWh) 39.4

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) -620
Total ascent (m) 2040
Total descent (m) 2660
Average speed (km/h) 84
Date of test Saturday, September 12, 2026

Results

Battery used 59%
Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km) 12.57
Efficiency (km / 100%) 314
CO2 saved (kg) 24.18

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 32.27
Transaction ID 1601205275
Departure battery percentage 100%
Outside temperature (°C) 22.69

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 25.01
Transaction ID 2145022932
Arrival battery percentage 41%
Outside temperature (°C) 30.76

CHARGE N3 TEST

UP RUN N3-DJ9802

Vehicle

Make Geely
Model E2
Year 2026
Battery size (kWh) 39.4

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) 620
Total ascent (m) 2660
Total descent (m) 2040
Average speed (km/h) 92
Date of test Saturday, September 19, 2026

Results

Battery used 75%
Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km) 15.97
Efficiency (km / 100%) 247
CO2 saved (kg) 30.73

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 40.17
Transaction ID 1659602983
Departure battery percentage 100%
Outside temperature (°C) 17.25

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 30.65
Transaction ID 1075581240
Arrival battery percentage 25%
Outside temperature (°C) 17.77

CHARGE N3 TEST

DOWN RUN N3-JD7963

Vehicle

Make Geely
Model E2
Year 2026
Battery size (kWh) 39.4

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) -620
Total ascent (m) 2040
Total descent (m) 2660
Average speed (km/h) 99
Date of test Sunday, September 13, 2026

Results

Battery used

62%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

13.20

Efficiency (km / 100%)

298

CO2 saved (kg)

25.41

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 34.19
Transaction ID 897000149
Departure battery percentage 100%
Outside temperature (°C) 25.13

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 26.64
Transaction ID 1094747647
Arrival battery percentage 38%
Outside temperature (°C) 30.5

CHARGE N3 TEST

UP RUN N3-DJ4004

Vehicle

Make Geely
Model E2
Year 2026
Battery size (kWh) 39.4

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) 620
Total ascent (m) 2660
Total descent (m) 2040
Average speed (km/h) 83
Date of test Friday, September 11, 2026

Results

Battery used 69%
Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km) 14.70
Efficiency (km / 100%) 268
CO2 saved (kg) 28.27

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 21.02
Transaction ID 1994732163
Departure battery percentage 100%
Outside temperature (°C) 28.11

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 29.43
Transaction ID 1257361521
Arrival battery percentage 31%
Outside temperature (°C) 24.91

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CHARGE N3 TEST

DOWN RUN N3-JD2827

Vehicle

Make Audi
Model E-tron GT RS
Year
Battery size (kWh) 93.4

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) -620
Total ascent (m) 2040
Total descent (m) 2660
Average speed (km/h) 99
Date of test Thursday, September 10, 2026

Results

Battery used

42%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

21.20

Efficiency (km / 100%)

440

CO2 saved (kg)

40.80

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 32.3
Transaction ID 1883964932
Departure battery percentage 80%
Outside temperature (°C) 22.47

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 20.85
Transaction ID 751701912
Arrival battery percentage 38%
Outside temperature (°C) 28.97

CHARGE N3 TEST

UP RUN N3-DJ4347

Vehicle

Make Audi
Model E-tron GT RS
Year
Battery size (kWh) 93.4

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) 620
Total ascent (m) 2660
Total descent (m) 2040
Average speed (km/h) 91
Date of test Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Results

Battery used

54%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

27.26

Efficiency (km / 100%)

343

CO2 saved (kg)

52.45

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 42.86
Transaction ID 977240266
Departure battery percentage 92%
Outside temperature (°C) 19.32

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 52.43
Transaction ID 852418957
Arrival battery percentage 38%
Outside temperature (°C) 14.51

CHARGE N3 TEST

DOWN RUN N3-JD7785

Vehicle

Make Mercedes Benz EQE 350+ 4MATIC
Model EQE 350+ 4MATIC
Year
Battery size (kWh) 90.6

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) -620
Total ascent (m) 2040
Total descent (m) 2660
Average speed (km/h) 102
Date of test Thursday, September 10, 2026

Results

Battery used

44%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

21.55

Efficiency (km / 100%)

420

CO2 saved (kg)

41.46

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 51.24
Transaction ID 1746400801
Departure battery percentage 95%
Outside temperature (°C) 23.28

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 45.99
Transaction ID 825072847
Arrival battery percentage 51%
Outside temperature (°C) 28.05

CHARGE N3 TEST

DOWN RUN N3-JD7849

Vehicle

Make BYD
Model Atto 2
Year
Battery size (kWh) 64.8

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) -620
Total ascent (m) 2040
Total descent (m) 2660
Average speed (km/h) 86
Date of test Sunday, August 30, 2026

Results

Battery used

49%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

17.16

Range (km / 100%)

378

CO2 saved (kg)

33.02

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 49.9
Departure battery percentage 100%
Outside temperature (°C) 16.13

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 27.78
Arrival battery percentage 51%
Outside temperature (°C) 25.84

CHARGE N3 TEST

UP RUN N3-DJ9275

Vehicle

Make BYD
Model Atto 2
Year
Battery size (kWh) 64.8

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) 620
Total ascent (m) 2660
Total descent (m) 2040
Average speed (km/h) 91
Date of test Sunday, August 30, 2026

Results

Battery used

72%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

25.22

Range (km / 100%)

257

CO2 saved (kg)

48.52

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 46.57
Departure battery percentage 100%
Outside temperature (°C) 14.64

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 41.52
Arrival battery percentage 28%
Outside temperature (°C) 8.89

CHARGE N3 TEST

UP RUN N3-DJ1697

Vehicle

Make BYD
Model Dolphin
Year
Battery size (kWh)

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) 620
Total ascent (m) 2660
Total descent (m) 2040
Average speed (km/h) 98
Date of test Sunday, September 6, 2026

Results

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Battery used 89%
Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km) –
Efficiency (km / 100%) 208
CO2 saved (kg) –
Energy (kWh) 18.06
Transaction ID 258286297
Departure battery percentage 90%
Outside temperature (°C) 13.57

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 42.86
Transaction ID 176411357
Arrival battery percentage 1%
Outside temperature (°C) 12.77

CHARGE N3 TESTUP RUN N3-DJ5893Vehicle

Make BYD
Model Sealion 7 Performance
Year
Battery size (kWh) 82.5

Route

Distance (km)185Elevation change (m)620Total ascent (m)2660Total descent (m)2040Average speed (km/h)93Date of testSunday, August 30, 2026

Results

Battery used

57%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

25.42

Range efficiency (km / 100%)

325

CO2 saved (kg)

48.91

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 28.23
Departure battery percentage 100%
Outside temperature (°C) 26.1

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 42.19
Arrival battery percentage 43%
Outside temperature (°C) 22.51

CHARGE N3 TESTDOWN RUN N3-JD6901Vehicle

Make Dongfeng
Model Epi 007 620
Year 2026
Battery size (kWh) 58.4

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) -620
Total ascent (m) 2040
Total descent (m) 2660
Average speed (km/h) 72
Date of test Monday, September 7, 2026

Results

Battery used

43%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

–

Range (km / 100%)

430

CO2 saved (kg)

–

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 61.2
Departure battery percentage 100%
Outside temperature (°C) 10.65

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 35.67
Arrival battery percentage 57%
Outside temperature (°C) 12.6

CHARGE N3 TESTDOWN RUN N3-JD005

Vehicle

Make Dongfeng
Model Epi 007 620
Year
Battery size (kWh) 58.4

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) -620
Total ascent (m) 2040
Total descent (m) 2660
Average speed (km/h) 81
Date of test Monday, August 31, 2026

Results

Battery used

43%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

13.57

Range (km / 100%)

430

CO2 saved (kg)

26.12

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 29.94
Departure battery percentage 89%
Outside temperature (°C) 20.45

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 44.21
Arrival battery percentage 46%
Outside temperature (°C) 15.73

CHARGE N3 TESTUP RUN N3-DJ3180

Vehicle

Make Dongfeng
Model Epi 007 620
Year
Battery size (kWh) 58.4

Route

Distance (km) 185
Elevation change (m) 620
Total ascent (m) 2660
Total descent (m) 2040
Average speed (km/h) 80
Date of test Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Results

Battery used

46%

Energy efficiency (kWh / 100km)

14.52

Range (km / 100%)

402

CO2 saved (kg)

27.94

CHARGE N3 Tugela

Energy (kWh) 47.96
Departure battery percentage 100%
Outside temperature (°C) 27.6

CHARGE N3 Roadside

Energy (kWh) 37.91
Arrival battery percentage 54%
Outside temperature (°C) 16.45
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COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

CHARGE N3 TEST

UP RUN N3-DJ

Vehicle

Make SANY
Model EV490
Year  
Battery size (kWh) 350

Route

Distance 185 km

SOC used travelling 44% (100% -> 56%)

Energy used travelling 154.00 kWh

Efficiency 83.24 kWh/100km

CO2 saved 160.16 kg

Charging summary

Tugela

132.94 kWh in 39.1 min (65% -> 100%, 2 guns, 08:04-08:43)

Roadside

166.33 kWh in 45.0 min (56% -> 100%, 2 guns, 12:07-12:52)

Weather(at charge site, averaged over the session)

Tugela

12.6°C, 87.4% humidity, 91.13 kPa, 248.7 W/m 2 irradiance

Roadside

18.2°C, 73.0% humidity, 84.22 kPa, 155.0 W/m 2 irradiance