Deepal E07 vs Subaru Trailseeker

The Deepal E07 starts from $64,900 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Trailseeker opens at $63,990. That makes the Subaru Trailseeker the more affordable entry point by $910.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $71,390 and $70,389 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Deepal E07 features a 15.4-inch touchscreen, while the Subaru Trailseeker gets a 14-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Deepal E07 stands out with head-up display, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Sony audio that you will not find on the Subaru Trailseeker. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Deepal E07 gets leather upholstery while the Subaru Trailseeker offers synthetic leather.

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 Subaru Trailseeker responds with a Dual Electric Motor making 280kW and 536Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.5 seconds.

The Subaru Trailseeker has the clear power advantage at 280kW vs 252kW. In the real-world sprint, the Subaru Trailseeker is 2.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 90kWh (Deepal E07) vs 74.7kWh (Subaru Trailseeker), giving WLTP ranges of 560km and 533km. DC fast charging peaks at 240kW (Deepal E07) vs 150kW (Subaru Trailseeker).

The Deepal E07 measures 5,045mm long on a 3,120mm wheelbase, 200mm longer than the Subaru Trailseeker at 4,845mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Deepal E07 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 524L in the Deepal E07 and 609L in the Subaru Trailseeker, giving the Subaru Trailseeker a 85L advantage.

For towing, the Subaru Trailseeker leads with a 1,588kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 88kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 160,000km (Deepal E07) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Subaru Trailseeker). The Deepal E07 has longer coverage.