Deepal, a new brand to Australia from Chinese auto giant Changan, has announced the pricing and specifications of its upcoming new ute-like SUV model called the E07, along with opening pre-orders on the unique model.
The RWD version of the E07 is priced at $64,900 before on-roads, followed by the top-spec dual-motor AWD coming in at $73,900 before on-roads.
On the battery front, both models will come equipped with an 89.98 kWh Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt (NMC) battery, helping the RWD get 642 km of NEDC range while AWD gets 626 km. On the WLTP cycle, that’s likely to be over 550 km for both models.
Given the 800V electrical architecture that underpins the E07, ultrafast charging will be available, adding up to 350km of NEDC range in just 15 minutes.
The RWD variant is powered by a single motor delivering 252 kW of power and 365 Nm of torque. This helps the E07 launch from 0–100 km/h in 6.9 seconds.
The top-spec AWD dual-motor variant takes things up a notch with 440 kW of power and 645 Nm of torque available to get the car from 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds.
“This is a vehicle that refuses to be boxed in,” said Cormac Cafolla, the general manager of Deepal Australia.
“We’re giving Australians something they’ve never seen before – a high-performance, ultra-versatile multitruck with flexibility and freedom at its core. It can carry, cruise, camp and connect, all in one package.”
The E07 includes a 300 kg payload in the bed with a tailgate that folds flat. This is thanks to a retractable panoramic sunroof that opens to expose the bed.
On the inside, the E07 has many creature comforts, including many not seen in traditional utes or even family SUVs.
This includes zero-gravity massage seats in the front row and a 15.4-inch floating central infotainment touchscreen, which can rotate left or right by 15 degrees to face the driver.
There’s also a large heads-up display, helping drivers with fewer distractions on the road.
Staying inside, the cabin features double-layered glass, making it a quieter ride on the road or when using the car to camp in.
Deliveries of the E07 will start in Q3 of this year through Deepal’s growing dealer network.
It’s good to see new, unique electric offerings entering the Australian market.
On the back of this, Deepal also announced that its entry-level electric SUV, the S05, will be heading to Australia in Q3, earlier than originally expected.
Registration of interest is open on that car, with pricing and specs to be announced close to the launch.
On the S05, Cafolla said: “The S05 is the beautiful smaller sibling to the S07, making it a great choice for anyone who wants all the innovation and performance of our EV tech, but in a more compact package – it may be slightly smaller in size but as big in personality.”
Speaking to an avid reader of The Driven at the Melbourne Motor show who test drove the E07 at the event, it’s expected to be a cracking car when it lands later this year.
We can’t wait to test-drive it and put it through its paces on local roads when it lands.
Deepal E07 key specs and features include:
- Single-motor RWD variant with 252 kW of power and 365 Nm of torque
- Dual-motor AWD variant with 440 kW peak power and 645 Nm of torque
- 800 V electrical architecture supports ultra-fast charging – adding up to 350 km of range in just 15 minutes
- One-touch transformable design – SUV, coupe, or Ute mode
- 300 kg payload capacity
- 15.4″ ultra-clear, high-definition floating central infotainment touchscreen that can rotate left or right by 15 degrees
- Full suite of advanced safety and driver-assist systems, including the intelligent reverse auto-driving system
- A spacious, modular cabin with lounge-style luxury
- Double-layered insulated glass throughout the front of the cabin
- Active air intake intelligent grill that improves aerodynamics and battery cooling
- Dual Zone A/C with automatic air circulation control through a PM 2.5 plasma air purifier
- 360 Degree Sentry Mode Monitoring
- 28.86-inch heads-up display
- Nappa leather appointed seat trim
Riz is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.