Changan Deepal S05 costs R699 900. What you get for under R700 000
Changan's Deepal S05 range-extended electric SUV goes on sale in South Africa this week at R699 900. Here's the warranty, real range claims, how the petrol generator works and what's standard.
The Changan Deepal S05 goes on sale in South Africa this week at R699 900, according to The Citizen and the Changan Table View dealer listing. It comes in one version only: a range-extended electric SUV, where a small petrol engine charges the battery but never drives the wheels.
Some launch reports, including CarMag and Saffarazzi, give the price as R699 000. DRIVE notes that importer Jameel Motors' own release quotes R699 900 in its headline and R699 000 in its body, so ask the dealer for a written quote before you sign.
How much does the Deepal S05 cost in South Africa?
| Item | Deepal S05 REEV |
|---|---|
| Price | R699 900 (dealer listing), some reports say R699 000 |
| Versions | One |
| Vehicle warranty | 5 years or 150 000 km |
| Service or maintenance plan | 5 years or 90 000 km |
| Battery warranty | 8 years, 150 000 km or 195 000 km depending on the report |
| On sale | First week of November 2026 |
Sources: The Citizen, CarMag, Saffarazzi, Changan Table View.
The Citizen calls the five-year plan a maintenance plan, while CarMag and Saffarazzi call it a service plan and list a maintenance plan as an optional extra. That difference matters for wear items like brakes, so check which one your quote includes.
How does a range extender work?
The S05 is driven only by a 160kW, 320Nm electric motor on the rear axle, fed by a 27.28kWh lithium iron phosphate battery (CarMag). The 1.5-litre petrol engine (72kW) works purely as a generator to recharge that battery once it runs low (The Citizen).
In practice you can plug it in and drive on electricity for short trips, then carry on with petrol when there is no charger around. That is the selling point in a country where public chargers are still thin outside the main routes.
How far can it go?
Changan claims up to 175km on battery alone and more than 1 000km in total with the petrol generator running (Saffarazzi). The dealer page quotes up to 200km of electric range, and Changan has not said which test cycle sits behind either figure (DRIVE). Real-world range will usually be lower, especially at highway speeds.
A DC fast charger takes the battery from 30% to 80% in about 20 minutes, and it also charges from a normal AC wallbox. It has vehicle-to-load, so the battery can power small appliances (Saffarazzi).
Claimed performance is 0 to 100km/h in under eight seconds and a 175km/h top speed.
How big is it?
The S05 is 4 620mm long, 1 900mm wide and 1 600mm tall, on a 2 880mm wheelbase, with a 464-litre boot. That makes it 130mm shorter and 30mm narrower than the all-electric Deepal S07, which until now was the only Deepal model sold here (CarMag).
What features come standard?
Standard kit listed by The Citizen includes:
- 15.4-inch rotating touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- augmented-reality head-up display
- 14-speaker sound system and panoramic roof
- heated and ventilated electric front seats
- 540-degree camera, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and automatic emergency braking
- six airbags and 18-inch alloy wheels
Colours are white, black, grey, silver and blue, with a black or orange interior.
FAQ
How much is the Deepal S05 in South Africa?
The dealer listing and The Citizen give R699 900. Some launch reports say R699 000 because the importer's release quoted both figures, so get a written quote.
Is the Deepal S05 fully electric?
No. In South Africa it is sold only as a range extender: an electric motor drives the wheels and a 1.5-litre petrol engine recharges the battery.
What is the Deepal S05's range?
Changan claims up to 175km on electricity and more than 1 000km in total with the petrol generator. The test cycle has not been stated.
When can I buy the Deepal S05?
It reaches Changan dealers in the first week of November 2026.