2025 Deepal S07 price and specs: Electric SUV undercuts Model Y

The new Deepal S07 mid-sized electric SUV undercuts the top-selling Tesla Model Y and fellow Chinese newcomer, the Xpeng G6, on price.

7 Nov 2024 at 10:00 pm

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Sam Charlwood

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Sam Charlwood

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Chinese carmaker Deepal has confirmed its S07 mid-sized electric SUV will undercut the top-selling Tesla Model Y on price when it officially hits showrooms next week.

At the Sydney International EV Show this morning, Australian Deepal officials confirmed the S07 would be priced at $53,900 before on-road costs and will be available in a single specification.

That price means it undercuts the Tesla Model Y ($55,900 plus on-roads), and sits lineball with the new Kia EV5 ($56,770 drive-away).

UPDATE, 19/12/2024 – Deepal Australia has now confirmed service pricing. We’ve updated this article accordingly.

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The newcomer also comes in under the upcoming Xpeng G6 (from $54,800 plus on-roads), though doesn’t quite match the value equation of another Chinese mid-sized electric SUV, the Leapmotor C10, which opens at $45,888 before on-roads.

Deepal is bullish about the S07’s sales potential in Australia, confirming it will be sold initially via four showrooms – two in Sydney and two in Melbourne – when sales open on November 11, before separate showrooms in Queensland and Adelaide open in the first quarter of 2025.

In a bid to lure buyers from other marques, the S07 will also come with a complimentary 12-month public charging subscription through the national Evie network, and a 12-month roadside assist package.

The S07 will launch in Australia with a 160kW/320Nm single electric motor, and a 79.97kWh battery giving it 475km of claimed range. Power is sent to the rear wheels only.

The Deepal S07’s exterior is punctuated by bold exterior lines, a raked profile and gaping front air intakes, and inside there’s a Tesla-style minimalist design with flashy materials and flowing styling.

The cabin is headlined by a 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen that can rotate left or right by 15 degrees to offer “better viewing angles”.

Meanwhile, a gesture control system enables passengers to control features including music, phone calls, and an in-cabin camera using hand gestures.

Where the S07 threatens to polarise buyers is with its lack of a traditional instrument cluster. Instead, Deepal has fitted an augmented reality head-up display that projects navigation directions, vehicle speed, and ADAS data onto the windshield.

The Deepal S07 comes standard with a seven-year, 160,000-kilometre warranty, and an eight-year, 240,000-kilometre battery warranty. Twelve months of complimentary roadside assistance is also included in the purchase price.

Pricing

Model	Price before on-roads
2025 Deepal S07	$53,900

Drivetrains and Efficiency

Just one variant will be available at launch, employing a single-motor electric powertrain.

Australian-spec S07s will feature a 160kW/320Nm rear-mounted electric motor paired with a 79.97kWh ternary lithium battery, for a claimed range of 475km.

In its home market, the S07 is offered with a 190kW electric motor, and the choice of 66.8kWh and 79.87kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries.

Deepal also offers the S07 with a range-extender powertrain in China, featuring a 1.5-litre petrol engine, though Australian officials haven’t outlined their plans for that model at the time of writing.

Specifications	Deepal S07
Drivetrain	Single-motor electric
Batterycapacity	79.97kWh
Battery chemistry	Ternary lithium
Power	160kW
Torque	320Nm
Driven wheels	Rear-wheel drive
Weight – tare	2073kg
0-100km/h (claimed)	7.9 seconds
Power consumption – claimed	18.6kWh/100km
Claimed range (WLTP)	475km
Max AC charge rate	11kW
AC charging time	8 hours (approx.)
Max DC charge rate	92kW
DC charge 30-80 per cent	35 minutes

Dimensions

In terms of measurements, the S07 is similar in length and height to the Tesla Model Y, but narrower.

Against the recently-launched Kia EV5, the S07 is longer and wider, but shorter. While the Kia has more boot space, the Deepal offers a bigger frunk (125 litres vs 67 litres).

Dimensions	Deepal S07
Length	4750mm
Width	1930mm
Height	1625mm
Wheelbase	2900mm
Cargo capacity	445 litres – rear seats up 1385 litres – rear seats down 125 litres – frunk

Servicing and Warranty

The brand will lean on Inchcape’s existing network in Australia, teaming with existing Peugeot and Subaru franchises.

Deepal has also teamed up with Evie to offer a 12 month complimentary charging subscription.

Running costs	Deepal S07
Warranty	7 years, 160,000 kilometres – vehicle 8 years, 240,000 kilometres – EV battery
Roadside assistance	12 months complimentary
Service intervals	12 months or 10,000km (after initial 6-month/5000km service)
Capped-price servicing	15,000km/18 months: $230.64 25,000km/30 months: $710.06 35,000km/42 months: $230.64 45,000km/54 months: $686.89 55,000km/66 months: $462.62 65,000km/78 months: $454,83 75,000km/90 months: $205.75
Total capped-price service cost	$2981.43 over 7.5 years