Chinese hybrid EV offers 510-mile range, charts 160 parking scenarios

Chinese automaker Changan is set to launch the Deepal S07, a mid-size SUV under its premium new energy vehicle (NEV) brand Deepal, on September 17, 2025. The S07 will be offered in two powertrain options: a fully electric version with a 272-horsepower motor delivering an estimated 342-mile range on a single charge, supported by a 79.97 kWh lithium-ion battery with fast-charging capability; and an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) version that combines a 1.5-liter gasoline engine (98 hp) with an electric motor (258 or 272 hp). The EREV offers a pure electric range of 143–186 miles and a total combined range of up to 510 miles, achieving fuel efficiency of about 47.8 miles per gallon. Both variants are rear-wheel drive with single-speed transmissions and accelerate from 0–60 mph in roughly 7.5 seconds. The Deepal