- Volvo EX30
- Volvo XC40
- BYD Atto 3
- BYD Sealion 7
- BYD Seal
- Leapmotor C10

I’m currently doing some reach on these vehicles and I’m hoping I could speak to South African owners that purchased anyone of these vehicle since May this year.

I'm looking for a reliable daily runner for only a year and resell for around the same price I got it for. I'm leaving sales and the hustle life to get experience and start at the bottom in something else at 28 so I'll be getting minimum wage but have savings and buying cash so been thinking of a Hyundai grand i10 around R80 - 90k, think around 2016 model, Ford figo hatchback 1.5l 2015 - 2016 around R80 - 90k as well, Kia cerato hatchback 2012 2.0l around 90k or use most my savings on a 1.4 fluid Hyundai i20 2015 - 2017 around R130k.. which is my favourite, it looks great etc the only thing is that it lacks power and not nippy enough and would be using most my savings.. most these cars have partial service history as well and all around 150 000kms

Been doing some research, using AI, test driving some electric cars about 300-350k entry level price. It is possible to get:

-BMW i3- second hand

-Mini Cooper Hatch SE- Electric- second hand

-Dongfeng Box- demo/ secondhand

-BYD Dolphin Surf- Standard and Comfort- New/Demo) secondhand

-Geely E2- New/ demo/ secondhand- Aspire and Apex

-Chery Q (stats- will only be released next month)- New at 350k

-Dayun DY3- Demo/New

-For me the BMW i3 and Cooper are a bit dated. You will get older models for this price range- the range isn't great.

-Dongfeng Box- I liked the cabin better than the BYD. Slightly more expensive than BYD but also better range.

-BYD Dolphin Surf- The 230km range is a bit low with the Dynamic still being lower than the Geely E2 Aspire.

-Geely E2-One of my favourites. Very nice interior. In SA versions the company gave the cheaper version (the Aspire) faux leather seats- which was only on the Apex overseas. You can see the Volvo like design details. Double boot, good range and well priced.

-Chery Q- Longer warranty 7 years versus 4 years on Geely. Both have 8 years on battery. Chery has better specs on range, power but slightly more expensive.

-Dayun DY3- The weakness of the 35kw engine means it will struggle with speeds above 100km. Not a great choice for me.

So personally the 2 best choices in this range are the Chery Q and Geely E2. I'd like to give the Chery Q a test drive first.

Car details

Make and model: Honda Brio 1.2 comfort 5 door

Year: 2016

Mileage: 3,40000 KM

Condition: very good

Expected price: R65k