New model variations with extended range introduced for S05 sport utility vehicle by Deepal
Deepal's Long-Range S05 SUV Offers Impressive Specs and Competitive Range
Deepal, a sub-brand of Changan Automobile, has introduced three new long-range variants of its S05 SUV. These variants are equipped with a battery supplied by CATL, most likely an upgraded lithium iron phosphate (LFP) pack, offering a claimed range of up to 620 km under the CLTC testing cycle.
The long-range S05 is powered by a single rear-mounted electric motor producing 175 kW of power and 320 Nm of torque. Despite the larger battery and extra weight, it can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds and reaches a top speed of 180 km/h.
Interestingly, the long-range S05 positions itself as a competitor to the Tesla Model 3. However, it retains the same fast-charging capability as the standard model, allowing it to charge from 30% to 80% in about 30 minutes.
The S05 SUV offers both battery electric vehicle (BEV) and extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) options. The prices for the new S05 variants start at RMB 129,900 ($18,020), followed by RMB 139,900 and RMB 149,900. The prices for the four BEV variants of the S05 range from RMB 119,900 to RMB 145,900. The two EREV variants of the S05 have starting prices of RMB 135,900 and RMB 145,900.
Deepal, which was announced in 2022, has seen significant growth. From January to July 2024, the brand delivered 170,405 vehicles, marking a year-on-year increase of 69.42 percent. By some point in 2024, Deepal had delivered 400,000 vehicles. The brand aims to sell 500,000 vehicles in 2025.
The S05 SUV measures 4,620 mm in length, 1,900 mm in width, and 1,600 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,880 mm. It was launched in October 2024.
| Specification | Long-Range Deepal S05 SUV | |------------------------|---------------------------------------------------| | Battery Supplier | CATL (likely an upgraded lithium iron phosphate) | | Range (CLTC) | Up to 620 km | | Charging Time | 30% to 80% in 30 minutes (fast charging) | | Motor Power | 175 kW (single rear motor) | | Torque | 320 Nm | | 0-100 km/h Acceleration| 7.3 seconds | | Top Speed | 180 km/h | | Price (RMB) | Starts at 129,900, followed by 139,900 and 149,900 |
[1] Based on July 2025 reports about the upcoming 2026 model. The exact battery capacity for the long-range version has not been officially confirmed but is expected to be larger than the standard 56.1 kWh pack.
- The electric vehicle (EV) industry is witnessing a shift with Deepal, a sub-brand of Changan Automobile, offering a long-range S05 SUV with a battery supplied by CATL.
- The long-range S05 SUV is equipped with an upgraded lithium iron phosphate battery pack, offering a claimed range of up to 620 km under the CLTC testing cycle.
- The sales of Deepal's vehicles have been growing significantly, with the brand aiming to sell 500,000 vehicles in 2025.
- Tesla, a major player in the EV market, faces competition from Deepal's long-range S05 SUV, which positions itself as a competitor to the Model 3.
- The long-range S05 SUV shares the fast-charging capability of the standard model, allowing it to charge from 30% to 80% in about 30 minutes.
- The technology behind electric vehicles and their charging systems continues to evolve, as speculations suggest the 2026 model of the long-range S05 SUV could feature a larger battery pack than its current 56.1 kWh capacity.
