Lepas Opens L6 EV Pre-Orders in South Africa
The fully electric Lepas L6 is available to pre-order in South Africa, with the final price still to be confirmed.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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Lepas has opened pre-orders for the fully electric L6 EV in South Africa. The final price has not been confirmed, with a dealership agent citing a plus-minus figure of R650,000.
Why it matters
The launch adds a battery-electric option to Lepas's South African line-up, which entered the market in early 2026 with the petrol-powered L4. Pre-order buyers will receive a charging package valued at roughly R34,000 in South Africa.
The Pantera trim delivers 160kW and 275Nm from a single front-mounted motor, with a 65.05kWh battery claimed to reach 500km (NEDC) on a full charge. DC charging from 20-80% takes roughly twenty minutes, though the final L6 EV price remains unconfirmed.
The players
Lepas
Lepas is a premium sub-brand of Chinese automaker Chery, positioned as its higher-end passenger car range.
Chery
Chery is a Chinese automaker that owns the Lepas premium sub-brand and has expanded its export footprint across international markets.
The details
Lepas, the premium sub-brand of Chinese automaker Chery, has opened pre-orders for the L6 EV in South Africa. Buyers placing pre-orders receive a complimentary charging package valued at roughly R34,000, including R5,000 in public charging credit.
Timeline
Early 2026: Lepas enters the South African market with the petrol-powered L4.
A couple of months after the L4 launch: The L6 goes on sale at R469,000.
13 November 2026: Lepas opens pre-orders for the L6 EV.
Roadmap
The L6 EV extends the Lepas entry into South Africa, which began in early 2026 with the petrol-powered L4 and now adds a battery-electric option. It reflects a wider push by Chinese manufacturers such as Chery to contest the South African market with a growing range of electric vehicles.
Buyers considering the L6 EV should budget against the unconfirmed price, which sits between the R469,000 launch figure and a cited R650,000 plus-minus estimate. The R34,000 pre-order charging package may offset early running costs for those who pre-order.
The takeaway
Pre-order buyers should confirm the final L6 EV price with a dealer before committing, as the figure is still subject to change. The bundled charging package and claimed 500km NEDC range are worth comparing against real-world figures once vehicles reach showrooms.
Further reading
For broader context on the shift to battery power, see Electric Vehicles coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Stuff.
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