Deepal S07Owner's Guide · Deepal

S07 Complete Guide

The Gulf's most affordable REEV — 1200km combined range, heat-resistant LFP battery, and official Changan support in KSA and UAE.

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Source: Deepal / Changan official media

🔋⛽ Range-Extended EV17 commands11 apps7 Gulf tips3 quick tasks6 hacks3 quiz questionsSome estimatesModel 2025 · first launched 2023Reviewed 22 May 202615 min read

Overview

Buyers entering the REEV world at the lowest price, with official Gulf warranty and presence.

  • 200 km EV + 1000 km petrol = 1200 km
  • LFP battery — more heat-stable than ternary
  • RWD 215 HP — unique driving dynamics in segment
  • Official Changan dealer in KSA and UAE

Watch the car

A quick EV Gulf promo built from verified car photography, plus any available official footage—all playable on-site and ready to share.

EV Gulf Video HubA dedicated video for every guide car

Watch the Deepal S07

5 OEM videos + an EV Gulf spec film

Range950 km
Battery31.74 kWh
Power238 HP
0–1007.5 s
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EV Gulf

Charging

Home · AC
6.6 kW
~5h full charge

28.39 kWh fills in 5 h.

Connector: Type 2
Fast · DC
70 kW
10–80% in 30 min

70 kW peak — slower than Li/Avatr.

400V · Connector: CCS2
Cost per charge
≈ 0.069 BHD
home, 0–100%

Gulf charging notes

  • LFP handles 100% charging without issues.
  • Charge to 100% weekly to calibrate BMS.
  • Small battery (28 kWh) — expect ~140 km real in Gulf summer.

See Kuwait charging stations on the mapOpen map →

Range Extender

Pure-electric range
140 km
Gulf real-world · 200 km CLTC
Total range
1200 km
battery + extender
Engine
Changan H15 — 1.5L NA 4-cyl — generator only
Series — never drives wheels

When does it activate?

Below 20% SoC or high power demand.

Driver control

EV / Hybrid / Battery Charge.

Why REEV makes sense in the Gulf

Kuwait→Riyadh (~530km) in one shot with fuel stop at Hafar al-Batin.

Driving Modes

Pure EV

Battery only.

Best for
Daily.
Behaviour
Silent.

Hybrid

Smart blend.

Best for
Travel.
Behaviour
Engine cycles.

Sport

Full power + sharp response.

Best for
Quick overtakes.
Behaviour
Higher consumption.

Fuel

Tank size
50 L
Combined consumption
5.5 L/100km
after battery depleted
Total range
1200 km
≈ 6.493 BHD/tank · 95
  • 95 octane.
  • 1.5L NA — simple reliable generator, but less powerful than a 1.5T (70 vs 113 kW).

Voice Commands

Voice command library — verified members only

Join free and verify your email + phone to unlock every command in Arabic, English and Chinese — with audio playback and saved shortcuts.

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Apps & Software

Official companions, cockpit software, and tools every owner needs — with Gulf availability notes.

DEEPAL CONNECT

Verified
Official

Gulf-built official app from Changan Middle East — no Chinese account needed

  • Remote AC, lock/unlock, vehicle locator
  • Battery, range and tire-pressure monitoring
  • Ownership verified through the local distributor

Built by Changan Automobile Middle East specifically for official Gulf-spec cars (S07/S05/G318 — UAE: Al Tayer, KSA: Almajdouie). China-spec imports cannot bind.

iOSAndroidFree

Import Screen Toolkit

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Third-party

The community-proven kit to get YouTube, Google Maps and an Arabic keyboard onto your imported car's screen

  • GBox (free): runs Google services — YouTube, Google Maps, Netflix — in a sandbox on GMS-less screens
  • Aurora Store (free, open source): download Play Store apps with no Google account, straight from the screen
  • Gboard: Arabic/English typing replacing the Chinese-only factory keyboard on imports
  • Google Maps or Waze on the factory screen — full Gulf coverage unlike the Chinese factory nav
  • Install: ADB from a laptop (adb install -g) — the same path i99dash uses. On BYD install AppManager first to unlock installs

Proven by thousands of owners (XDA + Russian and Gulf communities). Verified caveats: BYD removed ADB in v1.7+ (newer units need a downgrade or an AI Box), OTA updates can wipe apps, and video on the driver screen while moving is illegal and unsafe. APKs must be arm64-v8a.

Car ScreenCompletely freeWebsite

Carlinkit AutoKit

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Third-party

Adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to any Android car screen

  • Full CarPlay + Android Auto, wired and wireless
  • No wiring changes — plugs into USB, fully reversible
  • Online firmware upgrades via the AutoKit app

Thousands of Amazon owner reviews — the standard in the head-unit scene. On newer locked BYD DiLink units owners use the AI Box hardware variant instead of the APK — warranty-safe and non-invasive.

Car ScreenAndroidAPK free · dongle ~$60-90Website

Fermata Auto

Verified
Third-party

Unlocks YouTube, IPTV, video and web browsing inside Android Auto — free and open source

  • Local video, IPTV (m3u) and YouTube on the car screen via Android Auto
  • Built-in web browser and screen mirroring
  • Works without root on Android 14/15/16

Installs on your phone (not the head unit) and needs developer mode + Unknown sources in Android Auto settings. For cars with Android Auto. Video while driving is unsafe and illegal — passengers and parked use only.

AndroidFree (GitHub)Website

EV Gulf charging map

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Charging

The Gulf's community charging map — live status, owner reviews, and the 'free the charger' ping

  • Gulf + Jordan stations with owner reviews and comments
  • Live status reports: working / broken / crowded / ICE'd
  • Ping the car blocking the charger via its QR sticker
  • Nearest stations to you in one tap

Every report you file earns reputation and helps the next owner — this is OUR map, grown by our community.

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EV Gulf trip planner

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Utility

Plan your Gulf road trip with charge stops tuned to OUR summer heat — not Europe's weather

  • Ready corridors: Kuwait ↔ KSA ↔ UAE ↔ Jordan
  • Accounts for heat and speed impact on your car's range
  • Charge stops from our live map — no stale listings

Built for our roads: Salmi corridor, the Causeway, Riyadh–Dammam — under real summer conditions.

WebFreeWebsite

Car Scanner ELM OBD2

Verified
Utility

Read live EV battery data with a cheap Bluetooth OBD dongle

  • Built-in profiles for BYD Atto 3, Dolphin, Seal, Sealion, Denza and more
  • Live data: SoC, voltage, current, battery temperatures
  • Works with any ELM327 Bluetooth adapter (~$10-30)
  • Reads/clears fault codes on most brands

Used-buyer alert: true battery health (SOH) is NOT exposed via standard OBD on BYD — you get SoC and voltages only. For an authoritative report before buying a used BYD: dealer diagnostic (VDS) or a pro tool like the Foxwell NT710.

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EVIQ

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Charging

Saudi Arabia's national fast-charging network (PIF + Saudi Electricity Co.)

  • 100–350 kW fast chargers with reservations
  • Real-time availability, connector type and power
  • Unified in-app payment
  • Highway corridors (Riyadh–Qassim and more)

KSA only — the must-have app for any EV owner in Saudi Arabia. Network targets 5,000 chargers by 2030.

iOSAndroidFree app · pay per kWhWebsite

Electromin

Verified
Charging

Petromin's charging network — 200+ locations across Saudi Arabia

  • AC & DC chargers with slot reservation
  • Start/stop charging remotely
  • Built-in EV route planner
  • Pay with mada, STC Pay, Apple Pay

KSA — largest network by locations (200+), strong at urban/retail sites. Complements EVIQ.

iOSAndroidFree app · cashless paymentWebsite

UAEV

Verified
Charging

The UAE's federal charging network — expanding nationwide

  • Government-owned (Ministry of Energy + Etihad WE)
  • Fast chargers on federal inter-city roads
  • Session start, payment and history in-app
  • 24/7 support

UAE only — key for trips outside Dubai (Northern Emirates, Abu Dhabi highways). Scaling to 1,000 chargers by 2030.

iOSAndroidFree app · standardized national tariffs

DEWA EV Green Charger

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Charging

Dubai's original charging network — 1,860+ charging points

  • Map of Green Charger points across Dubai; check live availability in the app
  • Live availability and session activation
  • EV account registration & billing via DEWA

Dubai only — registration is optional: guests can start via QR in Guest Mode and pay directly.

iOSAndroidWebFree app · AED 0.70/kWh AC or AED 1.20/kWh DC + VAT for registered accountsWebsite

Full Specifications

Battery

Size
28.39 kWh LFP
EV range
200 km CLTC
Gulf real
~140 km
Combined
1200 km

Performance

Power
215 HP
Torque
320 Nm
0-100
7.5 sec
Drivetrain
RWD

Dimensions

Length
4750 mm
Seats
5
Weight
1980 kg

Gulf Tips

Practical Gulf guidance — separating verified experience from estimates and pending specifications.

LFP advantage in heat

LFP is more stable than ternary — zero thermal runaway events recorded. Ideal for Gulf summer.

Small battery = bigger loss

28 kWh at 50°C = ~140 km real. Plan for city-only days.

RWD on hot roundabouts

Without sport tires, slip on hot tarmac is possible. Drive smooth.

RWD no off-road

Stick to paved roads. Not designed for sand.

Kuwait→Riyadh on one fill

1200 km combined — fuel stop at Hafar al-Batin and continue.

Prayer-time widget on dash

HMI Settings → Religion → pick city.

Tame the alerts on delivery day

On Gulf delivery day: disable attention monitoring, soften lane-keep and mute the speed chime before your first drive — the system can't see through sunglasses and you'll drive in bright sun daily.

Summer Survival Mode

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Checklist to prep your EV for 50°C summers. Each item extends battery life and improves your daily drive.

Keys & Access

Deepal app

Recommended

Bluetooth digital key.

NFC card

Tap on B-pillar.

Traditional fob

Fallback.

Driving Assist

Deepal AD (L2)

L2

Smart cruise + lane center.

AEB front

Emergency braking.

Blind Spot Monitor

Mirror alerts.

Auto Park

Parallel + perpendicular.

Driver Fatigue Monitor

Cabin camera detects fatigue.

540° camera

Surround + underbody.

Safety

  • C-NCAP 5 stars

    Top rating.

  • 65% high-strength steel

    Hot-formed B-pillars.

  • 6 airbags

    Front, side, curtain.

  • LFP — no thermal runaway

    Safer chemistry than ternary.

Quick Tasks

How do I X — quick tasks every owner should know.

Configure regenerative braking

  1. Settings → Driving → Regen
  2. Choose Low / Mid / High / One-Pedal
  3. High + One-Pedal saves energy in city

Karaoke mode

  1. Center screen → Entertainment → Karaoke
  2. Connect wireless mic via Bluetooth
  3. Lyrics on screen, vocals through cabin speakers

Charge LFP to 100%

  1. Plug in Type 2
  2. Set 100% (LFP handles it without harm)
  3. 100% weekly for BMS calibration

Hacks & Secrets

Hidden features, easter eggs, and tricks you won't find in the manual — from real owners.

  • Gulf-Specific

    Pre-cool from the app at home

    Open the car app 10 min before leaving. Cabin cools, battery pre-conditions for charging. Saves time, max comfort in 50° summers.

  • Money Saver

    Schedule charging at off-peak rates

    In countries with time-of-use rates (UAE Slab 1), schedule 23:00-06:00 to save 20-40% on your electricity bill.

  • Comfort

    Camp Mode for sleeping or waiting

    Park in P, enable Camp Mode from menu or voice command. AC stays on, screens dim. Uses only ~1 kWh/hour.

  • Performance

    Max regen for less brake wear

    Set regen to highest (One-Pedal or High). Cuts brake wear 60%+ and adds 5-10% range in city traffic.

  • Money Saver

    Bump tire pressure +0.2 bar in summer

    A small bump (~0.2 bar above recommended) reduces rolling resistance and adds 3-5% range. Also a heat-safety win.

  • Gulf-Specific

    Camping Mode + V2L — desert camping with AC and external power

    The Deepal S07 has a Camping Mode keeping the AC on low power with fresh-air intake while parked — ideal for desert overnights. Eligible trims add V2L to power kettles and lights off the battery. Both live in the energy/comfort menus — many owners never enable them.

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Test Your Knowledge

Question 1 / 3Score: 0

Is Deepal really Changan?

Agent & parts

Your agent & parts in Bahrain

Not verified.

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

Full parts & service guide

Against its rivals

Deepal S07 vs its rivals

Same body and powertrain, closest on price

  1. Deepal S07Deepal
    Battery31.74 kWh
    COMBINED RANGE
    950 km
    DC PEAK
    70 kW
    0–100 KM/H
    7.5 s
    POWER
    238 hp
    CHINA PRICE
    —
  2. Jetour T2 i-DMJetour
    Battery43.24 kWh
    COMBINED RANGE
    150 km
    DC PEAK
    —
    0–100 KM/H
    —
    POWER
    619 hp
    CHINA PRICE
    ¥224,900
  3. Lynk & Co 08 EM-P 210 AWDLynk & Co
    Battery38.2 kWh
    COMBINED RANGE
    160 km
    DC PEAK
    —
    0–100 KM/H
    4.6 s
    POWER
    593 hp
    CHINA PRICE
    ¥228,800
  4. Voyah Free+ RWDVoyah
    Battery43.2 kWh
    COMBINED RANGE
    240 km
    DC PEAK
    140 kW
    0–100 KM/H
    7.8 s
    POWER
    292 hp
    CHINA PRICE
    ¥219,900
  5. Avatr 07 EREVAvatr
    Battery39.05 kWh
    COMBINED RANGE
    840 km
    DC PEAK
    —
    0–100 KM/H
    —
    POWER
    310 hp
    CHINA PRICE
    ¥219,900

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

FAQ

  • 28 kWh smaller battery balanced against weaker motor (215 hp vs Li's 449 hp). Efficiency is similar — but you give up speed and AWD.

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Reviewed: 2026-05-22