Deepal E07 vs Kia EV9

Price and cost per week

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.

Recalls 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.

Feature Showdown

The Deepal E07 features a 15.4-inch touchscreen, while the Kia EV9 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Deepal E07 stands out with head-up display, Sony audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Kia EV9. The Kia EV9 counters with V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Deepal E07 gets leather upholstery while the Kia EV9 offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Deepal E07 and 3-zone in the Kia EV9.

Drivetrain

The Deepal E07 uses a Electric producing 252kW and 365Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.7 seconds.

The Kia EV9 responds with a Electric making 160kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.2 seconds.

The Deepal E07 has the clear power advantage at 252kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Deepal E07 is 1.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 90kWh (Deepal E07) vs 76.1kWh (Kia EV9), giving WLTP ranges of 560km and 519km. DC fast charging peaks at 240kW (Deepal E07) vs 240kW (Kia EV9).

Space & Comfort

The Deepal E07 measures 5,045mm long on a 3,120mm wheelbase, 35mm longer than the Kia EV9 at 5,010mm (3,100mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Deepal E07 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 524L in the Deepal E07 and 333L in the Kia EV9, giving the Deepal E07 a 191L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1654L vs 828L. The Kia EV9 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Deepal E07 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 900kg. That 600kg 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 Kia EV9's turning circle is 0.3 m tighter, 12.0 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 Deepal E07 costs about $792 a year (16.5 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Kia EV9 about $1,042 a year (21.7 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $250 a year less for the Deepal E07.

Warranty: 7 years / 160k km (Deepal E07) and 7 years / Unlimited (Kia EV9).

Where each one leads

The Deepal E07: the lower starting price ($64,900 against $97,000), more power (252kW against 160kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (524L against 333L), the higher braked towing limit (1,500kg against 900kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($792 a year against $1,042).

The Kia EV9: nothing in the figures we hold puts it ahead of the Deepal E07.

The Verdict

Deepal E07 scores higher, 73 vs 67

The Deepal E07 scores 73 to the Kia EV9's 67 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 9 of the 10 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: energy efficiency (Deepal E07 ahead by 35 points), safety (Kia EV9 ahead by 19 points), performance (Deepal E07 ahead by 13 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Deepal E07 costs about $250 less (16.5 kWh/100km against 21.7 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 524L in the Deepal E07, 333L in the Kia EV9.

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