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Deepal · 2025REEVRange-Extended EV

S05

Compact budget REEV — 900 km combined range

The Deepal S05 comes via Changan's official dealers in the UAE, KSA and Bahrain: a 238 hp electric drive with a 1.5 L petrol generator, 200 km of pure EV and 900 km combined — a first-EV choice with zero range anxiety.

780
PLANNED KM
218
HP
7.9s
0-100
60
kW DC

A closer look

In detail

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Source: Deepal Bahrain official media

A clearer buying decision

Availability and regional dealers

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Your market

Saudi Arabia

Available in your market

This model has confirmed market availability.

Confirmed markets

UAE

Al Tayer Motors

Saudi Arabia

Almajdouie Automotive

Qatar

Announced — dealer details pending

Bahrain

Kanoo Motors

Deepal S05 2025

Official manufacturer video

Luxury in motion

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Through members' eyes

Deepal S05, as people actually see it

The photos above are the manufacturer's: studio light, retouched. These came off members' phones — in the street, in a showroom, in an owner's driveway.

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An EV Gulf guide page — specifications and prices are for research and comparison, not a vehicle sale listing.

Technical Specs

Official range
900 km
Real Range (Gulf-tested)
780 km
Power
218 HP
Torque
320 Nm
0-100 km/h
7.9 s
Top Speed
180 km/h
Battery Capacity
27.28 kWh
DC Fast Charging
60 kW
AC Charging
6.6 kW
Fast-charge time (30–80%)
20 min
Price reference for comparison
Approximate price reference
≈ 91,800 SARto ≈ 102,300 SAR
VerifiedUpdated July 2026

This is an indicative new-model range by market and trim, not the price of a vehicle listed on EV Gulf.

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In the Gulf

Pros and cons from Gulf-specific experience (heat · Ramadan · infrastructure)

Gulf Pros

  • Official Changan dealer in four Gulf states
  • Excellent entry price into electrified driving
  • 200 km pure EV covers the weekly commute

Watch out for

  • RWD only — not for the dunes
  • Small battery — home charging almost mandatory

What sets it apart

Verified OEM technologies that make this model stand out — from crab walk to battery swap.

Roof-mounted 4K intelligent gimbal camera, 48MP with electronic stabilization — a built-in vlogging rig

1.3-megapixel DLP headlights that can project a 120-inch screen onto a wall (Huawei xPixel)

Zero-gravity passenger seat reclining 120° with massage, heating and ventilation

📖 Complete Owner's Guide for Deepal S05

Voice commands matched to the car's actual market and language · Gulf tips · hidden hacks · ADAS · quick tasks.

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Guide to charging

What to know about charging your Deepal S05 in the Gulf.

Home charging · AC
6.6 kW
~ 5 hours from 0 to 100%

Ideal for overnight charging. The right Wallbox power depends on your market's electricity supply.

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Fast charging · DC
60 kW
Fast charging in 20 minutes

Compatibility depends on the car variant's port and the network. Check the connector and operator app before travelling; heat may reduce charging speed.

Charging cost (estimate)
≈ 8.314 SAR
Full charge at home

An estimate based on home electricity rates in your market. Public charging usually costs more but is much faster.

Explore charging stations

Open the map to verify the connector, compatibility, and status source for each station before travelling.

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Practical tips for Gulf drivers

EV ownership in the Gulf brings heat, Ramadan, sand and long roads. These are general practical tips; each model’s experience depends on its variant and market.

Summer heat (45-50°C)

Charge during cooler hours and use battery preconditioning if your variant supports it, following the owner manual.

Prayer times and charging

Choose a compatible station near your destination, and check access hours and operating status in the operator app before arrival.

Ramadan

Check station occupancy in the operator app and choose a quieter time when possible.

Sand and dust

Inspect the charge port and cooling vents after dusty conditions, and follow your car’s cleaning schedule.

Cross-border travel

For trips between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, use verified compatible chargers on your route, with a backup stop and a safe arrival reserve.

Insurance and maintenance

Compare insurance and maintenance schedules for the specific model and dealer. Prices and intervals vary between vehicles.

Extended-Range Index

Curated

Pure electric · 45°C

133 km

2 days of driving before the engine starts — at 55 km a day.

Electric use
205 Wh/km
Claim accuracy
78%
Extender type
Series — always electric

Petrol backstop about 1,023 km at the maker's published consumption — reported as a fact, never scored: a bigger tank is not a better car.

The real-world electric range is hand-checked for this exact car, then run through the Gulf heat model.

How the index works, and the full ranking
Battery health
estimated
97%Excellent

Expected capacity after 1 year of Gulf heat, by a published degradation model.

27.28 kWh
Battery registry — method & reports
The numbers that matter here
A full charge at home≈ 4.5 hOn a 6.6 kW wallbox — one overnight
The Field · Real-world

Owner experiences

Real numbers from owners — not the manufacturer's brochure.

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After-sales

Official agent in your market

Warranty, servicing and parts run through a factory-appointed agent.

Agent in Saudi Arabia
Almajdouie Automotive

Dammam

Vehicle warranty
Not published
Battery warranty
Not published

“Not published” means we could not find terms stated by the maker or its Gulf agent — not that the car has no warranty. We do not print an unpublished figure, because it is the one a buyer would plan around.

Your agent & parts in Saudi Arabia

Almajdouie Motors (Changan)

Official Changan distributor (CS95 etc.); Deepal GCC-certified for KSA per Changan export plan — Deepal-branded retail channel not yet confirmed.

Warranty: 6 yearsBattery: Deepal battery 8yr/240,000 km (Changan export policy); confirm GCC terms with Al Tayer

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From owners and the community

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Chinese car · China Access

How can you get the Deepal S05?

We separate official dealer cars, independent-market stock, and direct China orders. Market presence does not automatically mean factory warranty or Arabic support.

3
access routes

Observed local availability

Local route observed

Seen in these markets through a dealer or independent channel. Verify the warranty provider before paying.

Independent importer

1 market signal(s)

It may be in stock or inbound at an independent showroom without an official dealer. Warranty there comes from the seller, not guaranteed — exactly what our managed EV Gulf route replaces.

Import via EV Gulf

Inspection + freight + registration

We source it for you through our network of contracted partners: VIN, battery and software checked before shipping, then local registration — one contract, one invoice, instead of coordinating separate parties yourself.

Where have we observed an access route?

UAE Saudi Arabia Qatar Bahrain

Independent-market activity we've verified in these markets — an internal signal, not a referral to an outside seller.

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If you buy elsewhere: Request a live video of voice languages, software version, charging port, phone-app activation and OTA, plus a written warranty naming who pays for battery, parts and labour.

Where to buy the S05

Deepal dealers in Saudi Arabia — with official links.

All Gulf dealers & distributors

How it stacks up

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Deepal S05 vs its rivals

Same body and powertrain, closest on price

  1. Deepal S05Deepal
    Battery27.28 kWh
    COMBINED RANGE
    780 km
    DC PEAK
    60 kW
    0–100 KM/H
    7.9 s
    POWER
    218 hp
    CHINA PRICE
    —
  2. Deepal S07 EREV 300Deepal
    Battery39.05 kWh
    COMBINED RANGE
    1,040 km
    DC PEAK
    —
    0–100 KM/H
    7.6 s
    POWER
    258 hp
    CHINA PRICE
    ¥173,900
  3. Lynk & Co 08 EM-P 160Lynk & Co
    Battery28.3 kWh
    COMBINED RANGE
    120 km
    DC PEAK
    —
    0–100 KM/H
    —
    POWER
    381 hp
    CHINA PRICE
    ¥175,800
  4. Deepal G318Deepal
    Battery35.07 kWh
    COMBINED RANGE
    720 km
    DC PEAK
    80 kW
    0–100 KM/H
    5.9 s
    POWER
    430 hp
    CHINA PRICE
    ¥175,900
  5. XPeng G7 Super EREV 1704 MaxXPeng
    Battery55.8 kWh
    COMBINED RANGE
    320 km
    DC PEAK
    —
    0–100 KM/H
    6.9 s
    POWER
    296 hp
    CHINA PRICE
    —

China list price before shipping & duties · range on the stated test cycle

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