Changan Launches Deepal S05 Electric SUV in UK

Chinese automaker Changan Automobile has introduced its second electric vehicle to the UK market with the launch of the Deepal S05, a compact electric SUV aimed at competing in the increasingly crowded segment of affordable EVs. Priced starting at £37,990, the model became available this year, following the debut of its larger sibling, the Deepal S07, earlier in 2025.

Based in Chongqing, Changan has over 60 years of experience in vehicle manufacturing and maintains a global network of research and development facilities, including sites in the UK, Italy, the United States, and Germany. The company, one of China's established automakers, entered the UK market last year with the S07, which received positive feedback for its specifications and pricing. The Deepal S05 builds on this foundation, designed at Changan's European center in Turin, Italy, to cater to local preferences with adjustments such as a firmer suspension for European roads.

The S05 measures as a midsize SUV, offering rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive options powered by a 68.8 kWh battery. The base rear-wheel-drive version produces 268 horsepower and 290 Nm of torque, achieving 0-60 mph in 7.3 seconds with an...