Volvo EX30 Cross Country vs Deepal E07

The Volvo EX30 Cross Country starts from $69,990 before on-road costs, while the Deepal E07 opens at $64,900. That makes the Deepal E07 the more affordable entry point by $5,090.

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 $76,989 and $71,390 respectively.

Both models currently qualify for the electric-vehicle Fringe Benefits Tax exemption (battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold; battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold), a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases.

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

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

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

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Volvo EX30 Cross Country stands out with panoramic roof and Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the Deepal E07. The Deepal E07 counters with head-up display, ventilated seats and Sony audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Volvo EX30 Cross Country runs a pure electric powertrain producing 315kW and 543Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.7 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 Volvo EX30 Cross Country has the clear power advantage at 315kW vs 252kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volvo EX30 Cross Country is 3.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 69kWh (Volvo EX30 Cross Country) vs 90kWh (Deepal E07), giving WLTP ranges of 417km and 560km. DC fast charging peaks at 175kW (Volvo EX30 Cross Country) vs 240kW (Deepal E07).

The Volvo EX30 Cross Country measures 4,233mm long on a 2,650mm wheelbase, 812mm 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 318L in the Volvo EX30 Cross Country and 524L in the Deepal E07, giving the Deepal E07 a 206L advantage.

For towing, the Volvo EX30 Cross Country 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 (Volvo EX30 Cross Country) vs 7 years / 160,000km (Deepal E07). The Deepal E07 has longer coverage.