Deepal S07 previewed in Malaysia – up to 258 PS, 475 km WLTP EV range; Tesla Model Y rival; launch soon?

The Xpeng X9 wasn’t the only electric vehicle (EV) to be previewed by Bermaz Auto (BAuto) at today’s media event, as the company also showed off the Deepal S07 (also claimed to be a development unit). This comes a few weeks after it was announced that BAuto secured distributorship rights for Deepal brand EVs in Malaysia, with sales handled by Bermaz Changan (an 85% owned subsidiary of BAuto).

The S07 is one of two Deepal models confirmed for Malaysia, with the other being the S05. The S07 is larger than the latter, measuring in at 4,750 mm long, 1,930 mm wide, 1,625 mm tall and with a wheelbase of 2,900 mm. For context, the S07 is around the size of the Xpeng G6 and Tesla Model Y.

It’s worth noting that the S07 isn’t an all-new model but a facelifted and renamed version of the S7, which was first introduced in China in 2023. In its home market, the S07 – launched there last July – retails for between 149,900 yuan and 176,900 yuan (about RM91k and RM108k).

In terms of powertrains, the S07 in China can be had with a 68.82-kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery for up to 520 km of range following the CLTC standard. This variant will get from 0-100 km/h in 7.6 seconds thanks to a rear electric motor rated at 258 PS (255 hp or 190 kW) and 320 Nm.

Thailand, which has already welcomed the S07, gets two variants, including a “standard range” option that has a 66.8-kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery for 485 km of range (NEDC), paired with a rear electric motor rated at 258 PS (255 hp or 190 kW) and 320 Nm. Based on the remaining range (430 km) and battery charge level (90%) shown on the digital instrument cluster, the theoretical max NEDC range for this unit being displayed is similar to the “standard range” S07 sold in Thailand.

The second variant called the S07 L ups the range to 560 km NEDC (or 475 km WLTP as listed for Australia) with a 79.97-kWh NMC battery, although its rear electric motor is rated lower at 218 PS (215 hp or 160 kW) and 320 Nm. Pricing in Thailand for the S07 is from 1.399 million baht to 1.499 million baht (RM183k to RM196k). Based on the remaining range (430 km WLTP) and battery charge level (90%) shown on the digital instrument cluster at the time of writing, the theoretical max WLTP range for this unit being displayed is similar to the S07 sold in Australia.

Styling-wise, the S07 is a rather sporty-looking EV with an X-shaped front bumper, large air curtains, a “floating roof” and three-point lighting signatures for both the split headlamps and full-width taillights.

On the inside, a large 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen integrates most of the vehicles controls, while other features include a panoramic glass roof, powered front seats with heating, ventilation and massage functions.

For now, there’s no official word on when the S07 will go on sale and for how much. Are you looking forward to the arrival of another Chinese EV brand to Malaysia? Is the S07 worth considering over the Tesla Model Y and other comparable models?

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