The new Deepal S05. Credit: Deepal Understand China EV’s Market Real-time notifications when critical EV data is released All important data in one place 2,000,000+ data points Become a member Changan‘s Deepal officially announced the start of pre-sales for the all-new Deepal S05 today. The new model is available in five different variants, with pre-sale prices ranging from 119,900 yuan (17,600 USD) to 151,900 yuan (22,300 USD). The vehicle is scheduled for its official market launch on August 6. Pricing and variantsThe pre-sale pricing structure is as follows: 520 Intelligent Edition: 119,900 yuan (17,600 USD) 520 Premium Edition: 129,900 yuan (19,100 USD) 620 Premium Edition: 139,900 yuan (20,600 USD) 520 Premium LiDAR Edition: 141,900 yuan (20,900 USD) 620 Premium LiDAR Edition: 151,900 yuan (22,300 USD) Exterior and interior upgradesThe front fascia of the Deepal S05 maintains a closed grille but introduces a “flying shadow” shape with flowing decorative lines and “Deepal Eye” petal-shaped headlights. Exterior upgrades include optimised body cladding with chrome trim, frameless doors, semi-hidden door handles, and new 18-inch wheels. Inside, the cabin adopts a “Floating Starship” design with leather covering and wood-grain panels. Key updates include the removal of the through-type air vents on the centre console, the addition of mechanical door handles, and a 256-colour floating ambient lighting system. The interior is available in three colours: Nebula Purple, Heatwave Orange, and Star Rock Grey. The cockpit is centred around a 15.6-inch 2.5K floating central screen and a column-mounted gear shifter. Intelligence and performanceA major highlight of the new S05 is the integration of a LiDAR sensor and 26 high-perception sensors, powering the SDA Pilot intelligent driving system. The vehicle offers over 90 intelligent driving functions, covering urban commuting, highway cruising, and parking assistance. The smart cockpit is powered by a 3nm automotive-grade chip, enabling the integration of the Deepal OS with the DeepSeek R1 large language model. Additionally, it features a “four-map fusion” real-scene lane-level navigation system. On the chassis front, the S05 comes standard with a variable adaptive suspension (FSD+HRS). The LiDAR seen on the new Deepal S05. Credit: Autohome Space and batteryStorage has been improved, now featuring 37 storage areas, a 492L dual-layer trunk, and a 159L front trunk. The pure electric version is equipped with an XTDM67 permanent magnet synchronous rear motor delivering 272 hp. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.28 seconds. Powered by CATL cells and “Golden Bell” battery technology, the S05 offers CLTC ranges of either 520 km or 620 km, with 3C fast charging capabilities allowing a 30%-80% charge in 15 minutes. Deepal brand sales performance globally. The S05 is a global model from Deepal. The existing model was launched in Europe last year and was launched in the UK this March. It sells around 30,000 units per month globally. Interior of the new Deepal S05. Most important news in your inbox. Recaps · scheduled All you need, in one email. Instant alerts · real-time Ping me when an article goes live. 0 of 27 topics selected Bundle into one email per day — instead of one email per article No spam · Unsubscribe with one click · Change settings anytime