Centurion D5 Smart Price in South Africa (2025)
The Centurion D5 Smart is the load-shedding-optimised version of the popular D5 range. This guide covers the current D5 Smart price and how it compares to the D5 Evo.
Centurion D5 Smart Price Guide
- D5 Smart supply only: R5,500–R7,000
- D5 Smart kit (motor + rack + remotes): R7,000–R9,000
- D5 Smart fully installed (Pretoria): R10,000–R13,000
What Makes the D5 Smart Worth the Price Premium
- Built-in 24V dual lithium battery — no external battery box required
- Up to 300 open/close cycles per full charge (vs ~100 cycles for D5 Evo on 7Ah SLA)
- Fully integrated app control via MyCentsys out of the box
- GSM alert capability without a separate module
- Anti-surge, anti-theft, and anti-tailgate features built in
- Rated for South Africa's load-shedding environment specifically
The D5 Smart costs approximately R1,500–R2,000 more installed than the D5 Evo. For areas experiencing regular Stage 4+ load shedding, the additional cost is typically recovered within the first year by avoiding repeated SLA battery replacements. Call JD Gates on 012 012 6285 for a D5 Smart vs D5 Evo recommendation for your specific situation.