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Deepal S07 BEV 550Owner's Guide · Deepal
S07 BEV 550 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 apps6 Gulf tips3 quick tasks6 hacks3 quiz questionsSome estimatesModel 2026 · first launched 2023Reviewed 22 May 2026📖 12 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
Watch the car
A quick EV Gulf promo built from verified car photography, plus any available official footage—all playable on-site and ready to share.
EV Gulf Video HubA dedicated video for every guide car
Watch the Deepal S07 BEV 550
5 OEM videos + an EV Gulf spec film
A car worth knowing
Deepal S07 BEV 550 2026
Range550 kmBattery68.82 kWhPower268 HP0–1007.4 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
0.056 KWD
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
355 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
2.493 KWD
monthly: 0.205 KWD · daily: 0.007 KWD
If petrol instead
139.613 KWD
Savings
137.12 KWD/yr
−98%
685.599 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
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
5.3 KWD/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.
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
VerifiedGulf-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.
iOS🤖 AndroidFree
Import Screen Toolkit
VerifiedThe 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.
Carlinkit AutoKit
VerifiedAdds 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.
Fermata Auto
VerifiedUnlocks 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.
خريطة الشحن — EV Gulf
VerifiedThe 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.
مخطط الرحلات — EV Gulf
VerifiedPlan 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.
Car Scanner ELM OBD2
VerifiedRead 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.
EVIQ
VerifiedSaudi 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.
Electromin
VerifiedPetromin'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.
UAEV
VerifiedThe 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.
iOS🤖 AndroidFree app · standardized national tariffs
DEWA EV Green Charger
VerifiedDubai'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.
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.
Summer Survival Mode
0/10 · 0%Checklist to prep your EV for 50°C summers. Each item extends battery life and improves your daily drive.
Keys & Access
Deepal app
RecommendedBluetooth digital key.
NFC card
Tap on B-pillar.
Traditional fob
Fallback.
Driving Assist
Deepal AD (L2)
L2Smart 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
- Settings → Driving → Regen
- Choose Low / Mid / High / One-Pedal
- High + One-Pedal saves energy in city
Karaoke mode
- Center screen → Entertainment → Karaoke
- Connect wireless mic via Bluetooth
- Lyrics on screen, vocals through cabin speakers
Charge LFP to 100%
- Plug in Type 2
- Set 100% (LFP handles it without harm)
- 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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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