Deepal S07 EREV 230Owner's Guide · Deepal

S07 EREV 230 Complete Guide

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

🔋⛽ Range-Extended EV17 commands11 apps7 Gulf tips3 quick tasks6 hacks3 quiz questionsSome estimatesModel 2026 · first launched 2023Reviewed 22 May 202615 min read
This is a model-family guide; the selected trim's figures come from its car record above. Technical content is temporarily inherited from Deepal S07; verify the model year and software build before using commands.

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

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Deepal S07 EREV 230 2026
A car worth knowing

Deepal S07 EREV 230 2026

Range1,320 kmBattery31.73 kWhPower258 HP0–1007.5 s
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
≈ 0.663 QAR
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 →

Real-world range calculator

See your real range under heat, AC, and speed.

20°50°
80160
Estimated range
858 km
87% of nominal

Estimate — actual range varies with driving style, AC, and weather.

Charging cost calculator

Compare your EV charging cost with petrol fuel.

Electricity rate: 0.002 KWD/kWh

10300
Your yearly cost
1.032 KWD
monthly: 0.085 KWD · daily: 0.003 KWD
If petrol instead
139.613 KWD
Savings
138.58 KWD/yr
−99%
692.901 KWD saved over 5 years — that's more than half a car in some cases.

Estimate — rates vary by tier and time. Public DC fast charging usually 2-3× home cost.

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
≈ 62.752 QAR/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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Verify once — it unlocks member perks across the whole platform.

Apps & Software

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

DEEPAL CONNECT

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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

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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

خريطة الشحن — EV Gulf

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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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مخطط الرحلات — EV Gulf

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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.

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Car Scanner ELM OBD2

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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

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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

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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 — 400+ stations

  • Map of 400+ Green Charger stations across Dubai
  • Live availability and session activation
  • EV account registration & billing via DEWA

Dubai only — registration is mandatory for DEWA public chargers.

iOSAndroidWebFree app · billed per kWhWebsite

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

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Is Deepal really Changan?

Agent & parts

Your agent & parts in Qatar

Elaf Motors (Changan/Avatr)

Sole Changan distributor in Qatar; carries Avatr; Deepal not confirmed.

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

Full parts & service guide

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