The Changan Deepal S05 is the second range extender electric vehicle to make landfall in South Africa. Here are prices and specifications.
- Deepal’s second model in SA
- Priced under R700 000
- Range-extender powertrain claims over 1000 km range
The second product from new-energy brand Deepal has launched in South Africa. Its called the Changan Deepal S05 and unlike its bigger S07 sibling, this one is offered with a range-extender powertrain. Essentially, it drives and performs like an electric car, but has a petrol engine which solely acts as an onboard electricity generator.
As far as size goes, the S05 is 4 620 mm long, 1 900 mm wide and 1 600 mm high. There’s a 2 880 mm wheelbase and a kerb weight of 1 847 kg. The boot space is rated at 464 litres.
Powertrain
There’s a single electric motor driving the rear wheels and that makes 160 kW and 320 Nm. There’s a 27.28 kWh LFP battery giving it an electric range of 175 km. When that’s empty, the 1.5-litre petrol engine engages to make more electricity. With that combination, the vehicle is claimed to offer a total range of over 1000 km.
In terms of straight-line performance, the S05 is said to dash to 100 kph in just under 8 seconds. There are a handful of driver modes too: Standard/Comfort, Sport, Eco and Custom. The vehicle can be charged via AC and DC, the latter claimed to take the battery from 30% to 80% in around 20 minutes. If you’re wanting to power accessories, it supports Vehicle-To-Load capability.
Specifications and features
Customers have a selection of exterior colours to choose from; Moonlight White, Ganymede Grey, Mercury Silver, Deep Space Black and Starry Blue. There are two interior options; orange or black.
- 15.4-inch rotating touchscreen
- Navigation
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- 14-speaker audio
- Augmented reality heads-up display
- Level 2 ADAS (Forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, rear-cross traffic alert, blind spot, lane keeping etc)
- Front/Rear parking sensors
- 540-degree parking camera
- Microfiber leather trim
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Panoramic sunroof
- USB ports + 50W wireless charging pad
How much does the Changan Deepal S05 cost in South Africa?
The below price includes VAT and the newcomer is sold with a five-year/90 000 km service plan, a five-year/150 000 km warranty and an eight-year/150 000 km battery warranty. An optional maintenance plan is available.
| Changan Deepal S05 | R699 000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Deepal automotive brand?
What models does Deepal offer in South Africa and how much do they cost?
- Deepal S05 REEV: Range-extended electric midsize SUV priced from R699 000.
- Deepal S07 L EV: Full electric mid-to-large SUV priced from R995 900.
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David Taylor
Having contributed to multiple motoring titles as well helping run the public relations machine of the Johannesburg International Motor Show, Dave has experience in both sides of the motoring industry. He's based in the Western Cape and is responsible for the performance testing, photography & weekly YouTube news for Cars.co.za.
