Kia EV3 vs Deepal S07

The Kia EV3 starts from $48,315 before on-road costs, while the Deepal S07 opens at $53,900. That makes the Kia EV3 the more affordable entry point by $5,585.

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 $53,147 and $59,290 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 Kia EV3 and Deepal S07 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 83% for the Kia EV3 and 95% for the Deepal S07.

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 6 in the Kia EV3.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Kia EV3 and 7 in the Deepal S07. The Deepal S07 adds a 360-degree camera that the Kia EV3 misses.

The Kia EV3 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Deepal S07 gets a 15.6-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Kia EV3 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto that you will not find on the Deepal S07. The Deepal S07 counters with Apple CarPlay, heated front seats, power tailgate, Sony audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Kia EV3 uses a Electric producing 150kW and 283Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.5 seconds.

The Deepal S07 responds with a Electric making 160kW and 320Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The Deepal S07 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Kia EV3 is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 58.3kWh (Kia EV3) vs 80kWh (Deepal S07). DC fast charging peaks at 101kW (Kia EV3) vs 120kW (Deepal S07).

The Kia EV3 measures 4,300mm long on a 2,680mm wheelbase, 450mm shorter than the Deepal S07 at 4,750mm (2,900mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Deepal S07 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 310L in the Kia EV3 and 445L in the Deepal S07, giving the Deepal S07 a 135L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia EV3) vs 7 years / 160,000km (Deepal S07). Both match on warranty length.