Geely E5 EM-i vs Haval H6
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Haval H6 wins on money kept: 63% retained after three years vs 53%, worth about R 6 072 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| E5 EM-i | H6 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 599 999 | R 495 500 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 10 487/m | R 8 661/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 73% | 79% |
| Retained after 3 years | 53% | 63% |
| Value after 3 years | R 317 824 | R 311 753 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 282 175 | R 183 747 |
| Value after 5 years | R 228 351 | R 242 120 |
| Our tier | Chinese (new entrant) | Chinese (established) |
Geely E5 EM-i →
The plug-in hybrid partner to the E5 arrived in November 2025 from R599,999, wearing the Starray EM-i badge in other markets. Its super hybrid drivetrain promises low consumption without the range anxiety of the full EV. It undercuts most PHEV rivals on price.
Known for: super hybrid tech at mainstream money
Haval H6 →
Haval's family SUV has been sold here since late 2017, with the second generation from 2021 and a heavily updated model from mid 2025. It undercuts the Tucson and RAV4 while offering more power and kit, and the range now spans turbopetrol, hybrid and plug-in hybrid power. Depreciation is steeper than the Japanese rivals but used examples are plentiful and cheap.
Known for: undercutting tucson and rav4 on price
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Geely E5 EM-i or the Haval H6?
The Haval H6. It keeps about 63% of its price after three years against 53% for the Geely E5 EM-i, a gap of 10 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Geely E5 EM-i loses about R 282 175 over three years and the Haval H6 loses about R 183 747. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Geely E5 EM-i runs about R 10 487 per month and the Haval H6 about R 8 661, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.