Deepal S07 vs Zeekr X

The Deepal S07 starts from $49,990 before on-road costs, while the Zeekr X opens at $49,900. That makes the Zeekr X the more affordable entry point by $90.

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 $54,890 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 Zeekr X hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 95% for the Deepal S07 and 91% for the Zeekr X.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Zeekr X packs more ADAS features with 9 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 7 in the Deepal S07.

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 Zeekr X.

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 Zeekr X gets a 14.6-inch display and 8.8-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Deepal S07 stands out with head-up display, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Sony audio that you will not find on the Zeekr X. The Zeekr X counters with Yamaha 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 Zeekr X offers synthetic leather.

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 Zeekr X responds with a Electric making 250kW and 373Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.6 seconds.

The Zeekr X has the clear power advantage at 250kW vs 160kW. In the real-world sprint, the Zeekr X is 2.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 80kWh (Deepal S07) vs 61kWh (Zeekr X). DC fast charging peaks at 92kW (Deepal S07) vs 230kW (Zeekr X).

The Deepal S07 measures 4,750mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 318mm longer than the Zeekr X at 4,432mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Deepal S07 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 445L in the Deepal S07 and 404L in the Zeekr X, giving the Deepal S07 a 41L advantage.

For towing, the Zeekr X leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 0kg 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 / 200,000km (Zeekr X). The Deepal S07 has longer coverage.