Kia EV5 vs Deepal S07

The Kia EV5 starts from $49,770 before on-road costs, while the Deepal S07 opens at $49,990. That makes the Kia EV5 the more affordable entry point by $220.

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 $54,747 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 Kia EV5 and Deepal S07 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the Kia EV5 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 EV5.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Kia EV5 and 7 in the Deepal S07. The Deepal S07 adds a 360-degree camera that the Kia EV5 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 Kia EV5 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Deepal S07 gets a 15.6-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Deepal S07 counters with head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, Sony audio and ambient lighting that the Kia EV5 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Kia EV5 gets cloth upholstery while the Deepal S07 offers synthetic leather.

The Kia EV5 uses a Electric producing 160kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 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.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the real-world sprint, the Deepal S07 is 0.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 64.2kWh (Kia EV5) vs 80kWh (Deepal S07). DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (Kia EV5) vs 92kW (Deepal S07).

The Kia EV5 measures 4,615mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 135mm 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 513L in the Kia EV5 and 445L in the Deepal S07, giving the Kia EV5 a 68L advantage.

For towing, the Deepal S07 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 300kg. That 1,200kg 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 / 999,999km (Kia EV5) vs 7 years / 160,000km (Deepal S07). Both match on warranty length.