DEEPAL S05

Overview

The DEEPAL S05 is a mid-sized five-seat electric SUV from the DEEPAL brand of Changan. It reached the UK market in 2026 after a launch announcement in February, and it was also shown in Singapore, where it was expected to fit the COE Category A segment subject to homologation. In Thailand it became the first DEEPAL model to be built locally, with production starting in March 2025 at the Rayong plant.

Battery, range and drive

The UK launch material describes a fully electric car with a 68.8 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery. Two drive layouts are offered, rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, with WLTP ranges of up to 303 miles and 278 miles respectively. A separate Thailand story lists a Max Long Range version with a 200 kW electric motor, a 68.82 kWh battery, a 560 km NEDC figure and a 0 to 100 km/h time of 6.48 seconds.

Driver assistance and cabin

The UK material says the car carries 17 intelligent driver assistance systems that support Level 2 driving using cameras, radars and ultrasonic sensors, including a 540 degree surround view camera system. The Singapore display car shows an augmented reality head-up display, a 15.4 inch voice-responsive touchscreen and a remote parking function that moves the car in or out of a space using the key fob. The cabin has a 2,880 mm wheelbase, a 492 litre rear boot and a 159 litre front trunk.

Recognition

The company states that the exterior won an iF Design Award and that the car received a Torino Automotive Design Award in 2025.

Key facts

• Powertrain: Battery-electric
• Battery: 68.8 kWh LFP
• UK WLTP range: Up to 303 miles (RWD), 278 miles (AWD)
• Seats: Five
• Built in: Rayong, Thailand (for that market)