Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Deepal E07

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 starts from $71,990 before on-road costs, while the Deepal E07 opens at $64,900. That makes the Deepal E07 the more affordable entry point by $7,090.

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 $79,189 and $71,390 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.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Deepal E07 gets a 15.4-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 stands out with panoramic roof and BOSE audio that you will not find on the Deepal E07. The Deepal E07 counters with Sony audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 uses a Electric producing 168kW and 350Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The Deepal E07 responds with a Electric making 252kW and 365Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.7 seconds.

The Deepal E07 has the clear power advantage at 252kW vs 168kW. In the real-world sprint, the Deepal E07 is 1.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 77.4kWh (Hyundai IONIQ 5) vs 80kWh (Deepal E07), giving WLTP ranges of 433km and 560km. DC fast charging peaks at 220kW (Hyundai IONIQ 5) vs 240kW (Deepal E07).

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 measures 4,635mm long on a 3,000mm wheelbase, 410mm shorter than the Deepal E07 at 5,045mm (3,120mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Deepal E07 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 527L in the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and 524L in the Deepal E07, giving the Hyundai IONIQ 5 a 3L advantage.

For towing, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 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: 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai IONIQ 5) vs 7 years / 160,000km (Deepal E07). The Deepal E07 has longer coverage.