Deepal S07 vs Volvo EX30

The Deepal S07 starts from $49,990 before on-road costs, while the Volvo EX30 opens at $49,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

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 $54,989 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.

Both the Deepal S07 and Volvo EX30 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 95% for the Deepal S07 and 88% for the Volvo EX30.

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 Volvo EX30.

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 6 in the Volvo EX30. The Deepal S07 adds a 360-degree camera that the Volvo EX30 misses.

The Deepal S07 features a 15.6-inch touchscreen, while the Volvo EX30 gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Deepal S07 stands out with Apple CarPlay, V2L, Sony audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Volvo EX30. The Volvo EX30 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and Harman Kardon audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Deepal S07 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Volvo EX30 offers nordico/microtech fabric. Climate control is 2-zone in the Deepal S07 and 1-zone in the Volvo EX30.

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 Volvo EX30 responds with a Electric making 200kW and 343Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.3 seconds.

The Volvo EX30 has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 160kW. In the real-world sprint, the Volvo EX30 is 2.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 80kWh (Deepal S07) vs 69kWh (Volvo EX30). DC fast charging peaks at 92kW (Deepal S07) vs 153kW (Volvo EX30).

The Deepal S07 measures 4,750mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 517mm longer than the Volvo EX30 at 4,233mm (2,650mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Deepal S07 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 445L in the Deepal S07 and 318L in the Volvo EX30, giving the Deepal S07 a 127L advantage.

For towing, the Volvo EX30 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 S07) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volvo EX30). The Deepal S07 has longer coverage.