The Deepal S05 is expected to hit local showrooms around November.
Changan has expanded its South African electrified vehicle line-up with the introduction of the Deepal S05 REEV and Changan Uni-S HEV at the Festival of Motoring at Kyalami this week.
The Deepal S05 is positioned as a mid-sized SUV and differs from the larger S07 in its use of range-extender technology rather than a fully electric powertrain.
The S05 REEV uses a 1.5-litre petrol engine purely as a generator, meaning it does not drive the wheels. Instead, a single electric motor producing 160kW and 320Nm powers the vehicle from a 27kWh battery.
Changan claims the S05 can travel for more than 1,000km on a combined cycle, while offering up to 200km of pure electric driving. The battery can also be fast-charged, with the company claiming a 20-minute charging time when connected to an appropriate charger.
