Dongfeng Vigo, from R499 900
Dongfeng's third model for South Africa is its first electric SUV — and it undercuts every rival by a huge margin. Also badged the Dongfeng 06 or Nammi 06 elsewhere, here's the full price and spec breakdown.
The Dongfeng Vigo — South Africa's most affordable electric SUV.
SA's cheapest electric SUV, by a wide margin
The Dongfeng Vigo has landed in South Africa, and it's rewritten the price floor for electric SUVs. Known as the Nammi 06 in China and sold under various names abroad, the Vigo starts at R499 900 — a full R200 000 below the previous cheapest electric SUVs, the BYD Atto 3 and Geely E5, which both retail from R699 900. It's also the third cheapest EV in South Africa overall, behind only the BYD Dolphin Surf (R341 900) and Dongfeng's own Box hatchback (R459 000). The Vigo is Dongfeng's third model for SA, following the Box and the upmarket 007 sedan.
Both launch derivatives share a single front-mounted electric motor producing 120 kW and 230 Nm, enough for a claimed 0–100 kph sprint of 7.8 seconds — brisk for a budget SUV. The entry E1 uses a 44.94 kWh LFP battery for a claimed 401 km on the CLTC cycle (closer to 300 km on the stricter WLTP standard), while the E3 steps up to a 51.87 kWh pack for a claimed 471 km CLTC. DC fast charging tops up 30–80% in around 30 minutes.
E1 vs E3
E3 pricing had not been separately confirmed by local dealers at time of writing — check with your nearest Dongfeng dealer for the current E3 premium over the E1.
E1
R499 900 · 401 km CLTC- 44.94 kWh LFP battery
- 120 kW / 230 Nm motor, FWD
- DC fast charging, 30–80% in ~30 min
E3
Larger battery · 471 km CLTC- 51.87 kWh LFP battery — longer range
- Same 120 kW / 230 Nm motor
- Same fast-charging capability
Dongfeng Vigo spec sheet
Powertrain & battery
| Motor layout | Single motor, front-wheel drive |
| Power | 120 kW |
| Torque | 230 Nm |
| 0–100 kph | 7.8 seconds (claimed) |
| Battery (E1) | 44.94 kWh LFP — 401 km claimed (CLTC) |
| Battery (E3) | 51.87 kWh LFP — 471 km claimed (CLTC) |
Charging
| DC fast charging | Up to 60 kW |
| DC 30–80% charge time | ~30 minutes |
Dimensions
| Length | 4 306 mm |
| Width | 1 868 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 715 mm |
Common questions
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