Subaru Trailseeker vs Deepal E07

The Subaru Trailseeker starts from $63,990 before on-road costs, while the Deepal E07 opens at $64,900. That makes the Subaru Trailseeker the more affordable entry point by $910.

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 $70,389 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.

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

The Subaru Trailseeker features a 14-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Deepal E07 gets a 15.4-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Deepal E07 counters with head-up display, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Sony audio that the Subaru Trailseeker does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Subaru Trailseeker gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Deepal E07 offers leather.

The Subaru Trailseeker uses a Dual Electric Motor producing 280kW and 536Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.5 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 Subaru Trailseeker has the clear power advantage at 280kW vs 252kW. In the real-world sprint, the Subaru Trailseeker is 2.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 74.7kWh (Subaru Trailseeker) vs 90kWh (Deepal E07), giving WLTP ranges of 533km and 560km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (Subaru Trailseeker) vs 240kW (Deepal E07).

The Subaru Trailseeker measures 4,845mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 200mm 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 609L in the Subaru Trailseeker and 524L in the Deepal E07, giving the Subaru Trailseeker a 85L advantage.

For towing, the Subaru Trailseeker leads with a 1,588kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 88kg 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 (Subaru Trailseeker) vs 7 years / 160,000km (Deepal E07). The Deepal E07 has longer coverage.