Deepal E07 vs Tesla Model Y

The Deepal E07 starts from $64,900 before on-road costs, while the Tesla Model Y opens at $65,900. That makes the Deepal E07 the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

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 $72,490 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 Tesla Model Y gets a 16-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Deepal E07 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats and Sony audio that you will not find on the Tesla Model Y. The Tesla Model Y counters with Apple CarPlay and panoramic roof. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Deepal E07 gets leather upholstery while the Tesla Model Y offers vegan 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 Tesla Model Y responds with a Electric Motor making 255kW and 340Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds.

The Tesla Model Y has the clear power advantage at 255kW vs 252kW. In the real-world sprint, the Tesla Model Y is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 90kWh (Deepal E07) vs 60kWh (Tesla Model Y). DC fast charging peaks at 240kW (Deepal E07) vs 175kW (Tesla Model Y).

The Deepal E07 measures 5,045mm long on a 3,120mm wheelbase, 253mm longer than the Tesla Model Y at 4,792mm (2,890mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Deepal E07 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 524L in the Deepal E07 and 854L in the Tesla Model Y, giving the Tesla Model Y a 330L advantage.

For towing, the Tesla Model Y leads with a 1,600kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 100kg 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 (Tesla Model Y). The Deepal E07 has longer coverage.