iCAUR 03T REEV Heads to South Africa With a Claimed 800 km Combined Range

Quick Facts

• The iCAUR 03T REEV is due in South Africa in Q4 2026
• A 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine acts purely as a generator, topping up the battery on the move
• Rear-mounted electric motor produces 185 kW and 300 Nm, with a claimed 0 to 100 km/h time of 7.9 seconds
• 33.67 kWh LFP battery offers a claimed 190 km of electric-only range (NEDC), and up to 800 km combined
• DC fast charging from 30% to 80% in a claimed 20 minutes, plus vehicle-to-load (V2L)
• Pricing, launch dates and final local specifications will be confirmed closer to launch

iCAUR is growing its South African line-up with the arrival of the 03T REEV in the fourth quarter, bringing range-extended electric driving to its boxy compact SUV. The 03T REEV can be charged at home or refuelled at the pump, giving drivers electric motoring day to day without the worry of running out of range on longer trips.

The 03T REEV pairs an electric motor with a turbocharged 1.5-litre petrol engine that never drives the wheels. The motor powers the rear axle directly, while the petrol engine runs only as a generator, kicking in to top up the battery while driving. The result is zero-emission commuting during the week with the freedom to head out of town without planning every stop around a charger.

“Range extenders are a practical fit for South African roads,” explains Shannon Gahagan, Head of Brand and Marketing at iCAUR and OMODA & JAECOO South Africa. “Drivers get the simplicity of charging at home during the weekly commute, plus the freedom to refill at a standard fuel station when heading out of town. The 03T REEV brings the best of both worlds.”

The rear-mounted electric motor delivers 185 kW and 300 Nm. iCAUR claims a 0 to 100 km/h time of 7.9 seconds and a top speed of 170 km/h.

A 33.67 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery provides a claimed electric-only range of 190 km on the NEDC cycle. Once the petrol range extender comes into play, total driving range rises to an estimated 800 km.

Charging is flexible, with AC charging at up to 6.6 kW and DC fast charging that takes the battery from 30% to 80% in around 20 minutes under optimal conditions. Vehicle-to-load (V2L) is also fitted, letting the 03T REEV power external devices and equipment.

At 4,550 mm long, 1,950 mm wide and 1,785 mm tall, the 03T REEV keeps the muscular, blocky proportions and flared wheel arches of its fully electric sibling. It also shares the BEV’s all-aluminium body, which delivers torsional stiffness of 31,812 Nm/deg while weighing more than 30% less than a conventional steel structure. The five-seat SUV rides on 19-inch wheels.

Local models will feature a 15.6-inch touchscreen, a 9.2-inch digital driver display and an eight-speaker iCAUR sound system. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 50 W wireless phone charger and four-zone voice control are standard.

Leather upholstery and ventilated, power-adjustable front seats add comfort, while the driver-assistance suite includes adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, lane-keep assist, forward collision warning and a 540-degree panoramic camera.

For buyers curious about electric motoring but wary of range, the 03T REEV offers an accessible middle ground, combining electric city driving with the reassurance of a petrol generator on board.

Local pricing, launch dates and final South African specifications will be shared in due course.

The 03T REEV is set to land later this year. Get in touch today to register your interest.