Deepal E07 vs Polestar 4

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 Polestar 4 gets a 15.4-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Deepal E07 stands out with head-up display and Sony audio — features our data doesn't list for the Polestar 4. The Polestar 4 counters with panoramic roof and Bowers & Wilkins audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Deepal E07 gets leather upholstery while the Polestar 4 offers synthetic leather.

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 Polestar 4 responds with a Electric Motor making 200kW and 343Nm, paired to a single-speed fixed gear driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.1 seconds.

The Deepal E07 has the clear power advantage at 252kW vs 200kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Deepal E07 is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 90kWh (Deepal E07) vs 100kWh (Polestar 4), giving WLTP ranges of 560km and 620km. DC fast charging peaks at 240kW (Deepal E07) vs 200kW (Polestar 4).

Space & Comfort

The Deepal E07 measures 5,045mm long on a 3,120mm wheelbase, 205mm longer than the Polestar 4 at 4,840mm (2,999mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Deepal E07 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 524L in the Deepal E07 and 526L in the Polestar 4, giving the Polestar 4 a 2L advantage.

For towing, the Polestar 4 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 0kg 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 Polestar 4's turning circle is 0.7 m tighter, 11.6 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 Polestar 4 about $806 a year (16.8 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $14 a year less for the Deepal E07.

Warranty: 7 years / 160k km (Deepal E07) and 5 years / Unlimited (Polestar 4).

Where each one leads

The Deepal E07: the lower starting price ($64,900 against $78,500), more power (252kW against 200kW), the longer warranty (7 years against 5) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($792 a year against $806).

The Polestar 4: the bigger boot with the seats up (526L against 524L).

The Verdict

Polestar 4 scores higher, 75 vs 73

The Polestar 4 scores 75 to the Deepal E07's 73 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 9 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Polestar 4 ahead by 23 points), value (Deepal E07 ahead by 7 points), performance (Deepal E07 ahead by 5 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Deepal E07 costs about $14 less (16.5 kWh/100km against 16.8 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Warranty: 7 years on the Deepal E07, 5 on the Polestar 4.

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