Master Changan Motors is planning to test the Deepal S07 SUV and L07 Sedan in Pakistan, which have arrived at Changan Autos dealerships for testing, giving a first look at these new electric vehicles.
A lime yellow Deepal S07 SUV was recently spotted on the streets of Karachi in the Port Qasim area, close to the Master Changan Motors Limited plant. This proximity to the plant suggests that the new SUV is undergoing road tests ahead of its official launch in Pakistan.
These sightings have sparked interest among automotive enthusiasts, hinting at the imminent arrival of Deepal’s twin electric vehicles (EVs) from Master Changan Motors Limited. While official details remain under wraps, Deepal has officially launched its social media page on Facebook and Instagram.
Deepal, an EV-first brand by Changan, is the product of a joint venture with tech giant Huawei and CATL, the world’s leading battery manufacturer for seven consecutive years. Huawei has designed and developed the vehicle’s operating system, Harmony OS 4, which runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 platform.
The vehicles are equipped with a 68kWh battery from CATL, promising a range of over 530 kilometers on a single charge – almost double the range of an Audi e-tron. Both models have 250 horsepower and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.9 seconds.
The Deepal L07 Sedan, a mid-sized vehicle, measures 4820 mm in length, 1890 mm in width, and 1480 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2900 mm. It features R19 wheels and a ground clearance of 150 mm, placing it in the same category as the Hyundai Sonata.
In contrast, the Deepal S07 SUV measures 4750 mm in length, 1930 mm in width, and 1625 mm in height, with a similar wheelbase of 2900 mm. This SUV, wider than the Santa Fe and Fortuner but shorter in height, has 20-inch wheels and a ground clearance of 165 mm.
Both vehicles have been designed by Bertrand Bach, an ex-General Motors veteran known for his work on Lamborghini designs. The exterior design of the Deepal models features frameless doors and a “Fastback” sporty stance on the L07 Sedan, blending futuristic and premium sports aesthetics.
Master Changan Motors Limited has yet to confirm the release date for these vehicles, but speculation suggests that the launch could happen within the next two to three months.
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The best options for our market are the extended range EV (EREV) versions of these vehicles. EREVs are EVs with an internal combustion engine which acts only as a power generator and is not connected to the wheels. Think of it as the next step beyond plugin hybrids. The EREV version of the Deepal S7 comes with a 32kWh battery. It has a pure EV range of 200KM and a full extended range of over 1000KM if I remember correctly. That is a much more practical option for our market which still suffers from an almost non existent charging network. The pure EV versions of these vehicles will be a waste and will only end up as toys for the rich with limited sales. The EREV versions would have many people consider buying them as proper options for daily commute and long drives with potential for a lot more sales. (Same in the case of the Deepal L07).