Skoda Elroq vs Deepal S07

The Skoda Elroq starts from $54,990 before on-road costs, while the Deepal S07 opens at $49,990. That makes the Deepal S07 the more affordable entry point by $5,000.

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 $60,489 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.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Skoda Elroq features a 13-inch touchscreen paired with a 5-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, ventilated seats, V2L, Sony audio and ambient lighting that the Skoda Elroq does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Skoda Elroq gets cloth upholstery while the Deepal S07 offers synthetic leather.

The Skoda Elroq uses a Electric Motor producing 210kW and 545Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.6 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 Skoda Elroq has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 160kW. In the real-world sprint, the Skoda Elroq is 1.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 82kWh (Skoda Elroq) vs 80kWh (Deepal S07). DC fast charging peaks at 135kW (Skoda Elroq) vs 92kW (Deepal S07).

The Skoda Elroq measures 4,488mm long on a 2,765mm wheelbase, 262mm 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 470L in the Skoda Elroq and 445L in the Deepal S07, giving the Skoda Elroq a 25L advantage.

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