How has iCaur been received in South Africa so far? Well, the Chinese brand’s local division has released sales figures for its opening 3 months on the market…
- iCaur releases SA sales figures
- V23 accounts for 76% of sales
- V27 next on the menu for SA?
Chery Group sub-brand iCaur has released sales figures for its opening 3 months in South Africa, revealing how many units of the fully electric V23 and 03T have been registered in Mzansi thus far.
Though the Chinese marque doesn’t (yet?) report sales figures to industry-representative body Naamsa, it has now released some basic sales details. As a reminder, iCaur officially joined the local market late in May 2026, offering the battery-powered V23 and 03T (with the V27 likely to arrive next).
According to iCaur’s local division, the brand registered 160 units in June 2026, its first full month on the market. The company says that figure rose to 243 units in July, before increasing further to 252 units in August. That puts its running total (at the end of August 2026) at 655 units.
Interestingly, the V23 has done the bulk of the heavy lifting for the brand, with the company saying this model accounted for “approximately 76% of its total for the year to date”. That suggests iCaur registered 496 units of the V23 and 159 units of the 03T over the past 3 months.
The local V23 line-up comprises a pair of retro-styled, fully electric derivatives. The V23 RWD is priced at R519 900, while the V23 AWD costs a considerable R150 000 more at R669 900. The rear-driven variant offers peak outputs of 100 kW and 180 Nm from a single electric motor, resulting in a claimed 0-100 kph time of 11.0 seconds (and a top speed of 140 kph). The V23 RWD employs a 59.93 kWh battery pack offering a listed NEDC range of 360 km.
Meanwhile, the all-paw V23 derivative adds a 2nd electric motor (meaning there’s one on each axle), pushing maximum system outputs to 155 kW and 292 Nm. That, in turn, sees the claimed 0-100 kph time drop to 7.5 seconds, while top speed remains 140 kph. A larger, 81.8 kWh battery pack offers a listed NEDC range of 430 km.
What about the likewise unibody 03T range? Well, that line-up also comprises 2 derivatives: the 03T RWD priced at R639 900 and 03T AWD positioned some R60 000 higher, at R699 900. The rear-wheel-drive variant features a single electric motor, which offers 135 kW and 220 Nm. Drawing its urge from a 65.69 kWh battery pack, this motor facilitates a 0-100 kph sprint in a claimed 10.5 seconds and a maximum speed of 150 kph. iCaur lists an “NEDC-estimated” single-charge range of 431 km.
The all-paw derivative features an additional electric motor (on the front axle), which sees total system outputs rise to 205 kW and 385 Nm. Equipped with a slightly larger 69.77 kWh battery pack (offering 436 km of likewise “NEDC-estimated” range), this variant takes a claimed 6.5 seconds to reach 3 figures from standstill.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How many vehicles has iCaur sold in South Africa since its local launch?
A: Over its first three full months on the South African market (June to August 2026), iCaur registered a cumulative total of 655 units across its electric vehicle line-up.
Q: Which iCaur model is the most popular in South Africa?
A: The retro-styled iCaur V23 is the brand’s best-selling vehicle in SA, accounting for approximately 76% of total sales (496 units), while the 03T accounts for the remaining 24% (159 units).
Q: What are the prices and specifications for the iCaur V23 and 03T electric vehicles in SA?
A: The V23 range starts at R519 900 for the RWD (100 kW/180 Nm; 360 km NEDC range) and R669 900 for the AWD (155 kW/292 Nm; 430 km range). The 03T is priced from R639 900 for the RWD (135 kW/220 Nm; 431 km range) to R699 900 for the AWD (205 kW/385 Nm; 436 km range).
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