Deepal S07 vs Hyundai Kona Electric

The Deepal S07 starts from $49,990 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai Kona Electric opens at $54,000. That makes the Deepal S07 the more affordable entry point by $4,010.

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 $54,989 and $59,400 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.

The Deepal S07 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Hyundai Kona Electric. Adult occupant protection scored 95% for the Deepal S07 and 80% for the Hyundai Kona Electric.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Deepal S07 packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Hyundai Kona Electric.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Deepal S07 and 7 in the Hyundai Kona Electric. The Deepal S07 adds a 360-degree camera that the Hyundai Kona Electric misses.

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 S07 features a 15.6-inch touchscreen, while the Hyundai Kona Electric gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Deepal S07 stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Sony audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Hyundai Kona Electric. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Deepal S07 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Hyundai Kona Electric offers cloth.

The Deepal S07 uses a Electric producing 160kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

The Hyundai Kona Electric responds with a Electric making 99kW and 255Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.9 seconds.

The Deepal S07 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 99kW. In the real-world sprint, the Deepal S07 is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 80kWh (Deepal S07) vs 48.6kWh (Hyundai Kona Electric). DC fast charging peaks at 92kW (Deepal S07) vs 100kW (Hyundai Kona Electric).

The Deepal S07 measures 4,750mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 400mm longer than the Hyundai Kona Electric at 4,350mm (2,660mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Deepal S07 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 445L in the Deepal S07 and 407L in the Hyundai Kona Electric, giving the Deepal S07 a 38L advantage.

For towing, the Deepal S07 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,300kg. That 200kg 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 S07) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Kona Electric). The Deepal S07 has longer coverage.