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The Sun
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
New EV from China that's ‘over £5,000 cheaper than Tesla' coming to the UK in weeks
A NEW electric vehicle from China is set to shake up the UK market — and it's over £5,000 cheaper than the Tesla Model Y. The electric SUV, the Changan Deepal S07, promises style, technology, and value — and it's set to arrive on British roads in just a few months. 4 The Italian -designed Deepal S07 starts from £39,950, putting it in direct competition with the Skoda Enyaq and Hyundai Ioniq 5, and narrowly undercutting fellow Chinese challenger XPeng G6. Only the Renault Scenic beats it on price, starting at just under £37,000. While the Deepal S07 grabs attention on price, its 295-mile claimed range falls short compared to rivals. Tesla's Model Y leads the pack with up to 387 miles, and even the base version offers 311 miles. This makes the S07 less appealing to drivers worried about long trips between charges. Charging is another area where the S07 struggles to keep up. With a maximum charge speed of 92kW, it takes 48 minutes to go from 10 per cent to 80 per cent battery. Many rivals, like the Hyundai Ioniq 5, can manage that in under 20 minutes, meaning less time spent waiting around at public chargers. Where the Deepal S07 does shine is in its impressive list of standard equipment. Buyers get a panoramic glass roof, powered tailgate, a huge 15.6-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a head-up display with augmented reality navigation, and a premium 14-speaker sound system with speakers built into the headrests. New EV from China that's 'over £5,000 cheaper than Tesla' coming to the UK in weeks Inside, the car offers heated and ventilated front seats, creating a luxury feel that's often missing from similarly priced models. The interior design is minimalist but modern, dominated by the large central touchscreen and clean, flowing lines. On the outside, the Deepal S07 was styled in Italy to create a sleek, dynamic look. The S07 has also achieved a maximum five-star Euro NCAP safety rating. It comes packed with advanced driver assistance systems as standard, including adaptive cruise control, driver fatigue monitoring, and a 360-degree surround-view camera. Changan may not be a household name in the UK, but it's one of China's largest car manufacturers, with a history going back over 40 years. The company has joint ventures with major brands like Ford and Mazda in China and even runs a UK research centre in Birmingham. Looking ahead, Changan has ambitious plans for the UK market. Alongside the S07, it will also bring in the smaller Deepal S05 SUV, which will be offered in both electric and hybrid versions. An electric pick-up truck, the E07, is also on the cards, though details are still under wraps. For now, the focus is on the S07, which is expected to go on sale this summer. The first customer deliveries are planned for September. Changan plans to work with traditional UK dealerships and has set up a European parts hub in the Netherlands to make sure customers get proper support and aftercare. 4
The Irish Sun
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
New EV from China that's ‘over £5,000 cheaper than Tesla' coming to the UK in weeks
A NEW electric vehicle from China is set to shake up the UK market — and it's over £5,000 cheaper than the Tesla Model Y. The electric SUV, the Changan Deepal S07, promises style, technology, and value — and it's set to arrive on British roads in just a few months. Advertisement 4 The first customer deliveries are planned for September Credit: Getty 4 Inside, the car offers heated and ventilated front seats, creating a luxury feel that's often missing from similarly priced models Credit: Getty The Italian-designed Deepal S07 starts from £39,950, putting it in direct competition with the Skoda Enyaq and Hyundai Ioniq 5, and narrowly undercutting fellow Chinese challenger XPeng G6. Only the Renault Scenic beats it on price, starting at just under £37,000. While the Deepal S07 grabs attention on price, its 295-mile claimed range falls short compared to rivals. Tesla's Model Y leads the pack with up to 387 miles, and even the base version offers 311 miles. Advertisement Read more on Motors This makes the S07 less appealing to drivers worried about long trips between charges. Charging is another area where the S07 struggles to keep up. With a maximum charge speed of 92kW, it takes 48 minutes to go from 10 per cent to 80 per cent battery. Many rivals, like the Hyundai Ioniq 5, can manage that in under 20 minutes, meaning less time spent waiting around at public chargers. Advertisement Most read in Motors Latest Latest Where the Deepal S07 does shine is in its impressive list of standard equipment. Buyers get a panoramic glass roof, powered tailgate, a huge 15.6-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a head-up display with augmented reality navigation, and a premium 14-speaker sound system with speakers built into the headrests. New EV from China that's 'over £5,000 cheaper than Tesla' coming to the UK in weeks Inside, the car offers heated and ventilated front seats, creating a luxury feel that's often missing from similarly priced models. The interior design is minimalist but modern, dominated by the large central touchscreen and clean, flowing lines. Advertisement On the outside, the Deepal S07 was styled in Italy to create a sleek, dynamic look. The S07 has also achieved a maximum five-star Euro NCAP safety rating. It comes packed with advanced driver assistance systems as standard, including adaptive cruise control, driver fatigue monitoring, and a 360-degree surround-view camera. Changan may not be a household name in the UK, but it's one of China's largest car manufacturers, with a history going back over 40 years. Advertisement The company has joint ventures with major brands like Ford and Mazda in China and even runs a UK research centre in Birmingham. Looking ahead, Changan has ambitious plans for the UK market. Alongside the S07, it will also bring in the smaller Deepal S05 SUV, which will be offered in both electric and hybrid versions. An electric pick-up truck, the E07, is also on the cards, though details are still under wraps. Advertisement For now, the focus is on the S07, which is expected to go on sale this summer. The first customer deliveries are planned for September. Changan plans to work with traditional UK dealerships and has set up a European parts hub in the Netherlands to make sure customers get proper support and aftercare. 4 The interior design is minimalist but modern, dominated by the large central touchscreen and clean, flowing lines Credit: Getty Advertisement 4 The company has joint ventures with major brands like Ford and Mazda in China and even runs a UK research centre in Birmingham Credit: Getty
Auto Express
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Express
New Changan Deepal S07 just weeks from UK launch: beats Tesla Model Y on price, but not range
Another day, another electric SUV from China is trying to pick a fight with the best-selling Tesla Model Y. Today's challenger is the new Changan Deepal S07, which will be arriving on UK shores within the next few months and is priced from £39,950. That's more than £5,000 less than than the starting price of its chief rival. Advertisement - Article continues below The price tag for the Deepal S07 is within a few hundred pounds of the Skoda Enyaq and Hyundai Ioniq 5 – two other electric mid-size SUVs we rate very highly – and undercuts fellow Chinese newcomer the XPeng G6 by a whisker. It can't match the Renault Scenic though, which is available from close to £37k. But while the Deepal S07 can compete with rivals on price, its 295-mile claimed range is a long way off the class best, despite the car using a large 80kWh battery. For context, the most efficient version of the updated Tesla Model Y can cover up to 387 miles in one go, and even the base car has a 311-mile range. The Deepal S07's charging capabilities don't make up for the range shortfall. It has a maximum charging speed of 92kW, and as a result it takes a whopping 48 minutes to get from 10 to 80 per cent. Most of the Changan's competitors can do the same job in less than half an hour, while the Hyundai Ioniq 5 needs as little as 18 minutes. At least ordering the car should be quick, because there'll be a single specification equipped with a panoramic glass roof, powered tailgate, 15.6-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging pad, a head-up display with augmented reality navigation, 14-speaker sound system with speakers in the headrests, and heated and ventilated front seats. Advertisement - Article continues below Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below Designed in Italy, the Deepal S07 has been given a look that is intended to be dynamic and sleek, while its minimalist interior is dominated by the huge central touchscreen. The car has achieved the maximum five-star crash-test safety rating from industry expert Euro NCAP, which is no surprise considering the army of driver assistance systems that also come as standard, including adaptive cruise control, driver fatigue monitoring and 360-degree surround-view camera. With the first customer cars expected to arrive by September, the Changan Deepal S07 will probably go on sale in the summer but precisely when is still unclear. You won't have heard of Changan before, but it's been around for more than 40 years and is now one of the largest car manufacturers in China. It has joint ventures with Ford and Mazda in its domestic market, plus a UK R&D centre in Birmingham. Much like Chery – another Chinese automotive giant which owns the Omoda and Jaecoo brands that recently launched in the UK – Changan operates several marques, including Deepal, that sold nearly a quarter of a million EVs globally last year alone. But even before a single Deepal S07 has been sold in Europe, it's been announced that the smaller, more affordable Deepal S05 SUV is on its way too, with a choice of pure-electric or range-extender hybrid powertrains. The Changan E07 electrified pick-up truck is apparently coming here as well, but exactly when hasn't been confirmed yet. It's also unclear how the Deepal S07 and its siblings will be sold over here. We're assuming the brand will rely on more traditional franchise dealerships as according to Leevon Tian, deputy general manager of Changan's European holding company: 'We have carefully selected partners who share our commitment to customer service excellence and have deep experience in their local markets.' He added: 'We are launching our European spare parts hub in the Netherlands, which will serve as the central distribution point for the dealer network, while there are more in planning. This infrastructure ensures that we can provide comprehensive sales and after-sales support from day one.' Click here for our list of the best electric cars ... Find a car with the experts Ford should bring back the Fiesta. Oh no it shouldn't! Ford should bring back the Fiesta. Oh no it shouldn't! Bringing back the Ford Fiesta is a genius move, or a potential catastrophe Car Deal of the Day: Volvo XC60 Black Edition is a mean-looking, posh SUV for under £450 a month Car Deal of the Day: Volvo XC60 Black Edition is a mean-looking, posh SUV for under £450 a month The XC60 is Volvo's best-selling car, and loved by Brits. It's our Deal of the Day for 6 May Car Deal of the Day: The almighty Hyundai Ioniq 5 N for under £500 per month Car Deal of the Day: The almighty Hyundai Ioniq 5 N for under £500 per month Our Deal of the Day for 4 May is the reigning Auto Express Performance Car of the Year
