BMW iX1 vs Deepal E07
Two electric SUVs go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
Deepal E07 scores higher, 73 vs 70
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 25 Jun 2026, price 6 Sep 2026
BMW iX1
21 of 27 standard · 2 optional · 4 no dataFrom
$77,900
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 230kW
- Energy use
- 20.2 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2022
- Boot (seats up)
- 490L
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Deepal E07
25 of 27 standard · no option data · 2 no dataFrom
$64,900
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 252kW
- Energy use
- 16.5 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
- Boot (seats up)
- 524L
Top CarSorted Score, 73 vs 70
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$77,900RRP
- with the Deepal E07's standard kit: at least $77,900 (1 option priced only inside packages; 3 with no data, not charged)
1 added option
- Premium Audio: priced only inside the Enhancement (Z1T)
$64,900RRP
- with the BMW iX1's standard kit: $64,900 (nothing to add)
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
BMW iX1 xDrive30
$77,900
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $337 a week in repayments ($77,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Deepal E07 RWD
$64,900
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $277 a week in repayments ($64,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Deepal E07 starts $13,000 lower on RRP.
Both models currently qualify for the electric-vehicle Fringe Benefits Tax exemption (battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold; battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold), which applies to salary-sacrificed novated leases.
Matching the Deepal E07's standard equipment means adding extra-cost options to the BMW iX1, and one is priced only inside a package whose price the manufacturer doesn't publish, so the true gap is larger than the sticker difference suggests.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$277/wk(≈$1,200/mo)
Estimate on the Deepal E07 at $64,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the BMW iX1Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Deepal E07. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 9 of 10 key systems on the BMW iX1 and 7 on the Deepal E07.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
BMW iX1
- REC-006090 · published 2 Oct 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, a component of the brake booster system may have been incorrectly welded and could break.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2024
- REC-005906 · published 5 Mar 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, signal interference may occur within the electronics of the brake system.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2023
- REC-005746 · published 8 Aug 2023Due to a manufacturing defect, the front right drive shaft may become loose and detach from the eDrive.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2023
- 1 more on the model page.
Deepal E07
None open on our record
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
64.8kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 130kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 130kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
How long to charge
90kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 240kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 240kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The BMW iX1 features a 10.7-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Deepal E07 gets a 15.4-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The BMW iX1 stands out with Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the Deepal E07. The Deepal E07 counters with head-up display, ventilated seats, Sony audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the BMW iX1 gets sensatec synthetic leather upholstery while the Deepal E07 offers leather.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The BMW iX1 uses a Electric producing 230kW and 494Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.1 seconds.
The Deepal E07 responds with a Electric making 252kW and 365Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.7 seconds.
The Deepal E07 has the clear power advantage at 252kW vs 230kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BMW iX1 is 0.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 64.7kWh (BMW iX1) vs 90kWh (Deepal E07), giving WLTP ranges of 578km and 560km. DC fast charging peaks at 130kW (BMW iX1) vs 240kW (Deepal E07).
Space & Comfort
The BMW iX1 measures 4,500mm long on a 2,692mm wheelbase, 545mm shorter than the Deepal E07 at 5,045mm (3,120mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Deepal E07 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 490L in the BMW iX1 and 524L in the Deepal E07, giving the Deepal E07 a 34L advantage.
For towing, the Deepal E07 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the BMW iX1's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 11.9 m against 12.3 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the BMW iX1 costs about $970 a year (20.2 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Deepal E07 about $792 a year (16.5 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $178 a year less for the Deepal E07.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (BMW iX1) and 7 years / 160k km (Deepal E07).
Where each one leads
The BMW iX1: nothing in the figures we hold puts it ahead of the Deepal E07.
The Deepal E07: the lower starting price ($64,900 against $77,900), more power (252kW against 230kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (524L against 490L), the longer warranty (7 years against 5), the higher braked towing limit (1,500kg against 1,200kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($792 a year against $970).
The Verdict
Deepal E07 scores higher, 73 vs 70
The Deepal E07 scores 73 to the BMW iX1's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 9 of the 11 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: energy efficiency (Deepal E07 ahead by 25 points), safety (BMW iX1 ahead by 21 points), value (Deepal E07 ahead by 8 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Deepal E07 costs about $178 less (16.5 kWh/100km against 20.2 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 490L in the BMW iX1, 524L in the Deepal E07. Warranty: 5 years on the BMW iX1, 7 on the Deepal E07.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$277/wk(≈$1,200/mo)
Estimate on the Deepal E07 at $64,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the BMW iX1Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, BMW iX1 and Deepal E07?
The Deepal E07 is the cheapest at $64,900 before on-road costs. That undercuts the BMW iX1 by $13,000.
Which has the longest driving range?
The Deepal E07 has the most range at 550km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The Deepal E07 accepts the highest DC charging at up to 240kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
BMW iX1 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2022). ANCAP's published ratings include no record for Deepal E07, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Deepal E07 has the largest boot at 524L with the seats up (1,654L with the seats folded).
Which can tow the most?
The Deepal E07 has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,500kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The Deepal E07 has the longest warranty at 7 years / 160,000 km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Deepal E07 makes the most power at 252kW. The BMW iX1 is quickest to 100km/h in 6.1s.
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