Deepal teases S05, S07 updates for Australia – and they may include extended-range options

Deepal Australia has hinted at announcements for its incoming S05 and existing S07 electric SUVs "in the coming weeks", following the reveal of product updates at this week's Paris motor show.

A spokesperson for Deepal's local distributor, Inchcape Australia, said in a statement to CarExpert: "We expect to have more to share in the coming weeks, including further details on the S05 and S07 lineup, as well as local specifications and powertrain options.

"While we're not in a position to comment on specific models or timing just yet, we're looking forward to unveiling our plans and sharing a clearer picture of what's next for the brand locally."

Earlier this week, Deepal's parent company Changan confirmed plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions of the mid-size S05 and S07 electric SUVs for the European market, with the S05 PHEV due to launch in the right-hand drive UK market later this month.

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Having initially been promised for Australia in the latter stages of 2025, the Deepal S05 now looks on track to hit the Australian market either very late this year or early in 2027.

Changan's European announcement indicates that Australia may indeed get both EV and PHEV versions of the mid-size SUV, which is smaller than the S07, giving Deepal a direct rival to the likes of the BYD Atto 3 , as well as rivals from the Chery-Omoda-Jaecoo Group.

In January , CarExpert uncovered Australian Government certification documents detailing the likely local launch range for the Deepal S05 – in EV form at least – including a 200kW single-motor two-wheel drive configuration and a 320kW dual-motor all-wheel configuration. Both use a 68.82kWh battery.

On top of that, it's likely that Deepal will also confirm a PHEV version for Australia, which based on UK specifications incorporates a 63kW 1.5-litre petrol engine teamed with a 172kW electric motor and an 18.4kWh LFP battery for total system power of 190kW and a combined driving range of 621 miles (~1000km).

While it's called a PHEV, the powertrain is more like an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV), in that it primarily uses the electric motor for propulsion and its small petrol engine to charge the battery.

The UK-spec Changan Deepal S05 PHEV can drive up to 62 miles (100km) on electric power alone, with the 18.4kWh LFP battery able to be charged at up to 11kW on AC power, and up to 55kW via a DC fast-charger. It also offers vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality as standard in the UK.

Combined WLTP fuel consumption is rated at 2.0L/100km, or 5.4L/100km with a depleted battery. Using a DC charger at its 55kW peak capacity, Changan says the S05 can replenish its battery from 30-80 per cent in 15 minutes.

The larger S07 PHEV also confirmed for Europe utilises the same basic powertrain as its smaller sibling, but final range and consumption specifications are still to be confirmed. However, you can expect it to be slightly less efficient across most metrics.

While China-sourced vehicles appear to be taking over the Australian auto market at the moment, the Deepal brand's local sales volumes remain modest compared to the likes of BYD and Geely.