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The Gulf's most affordable REEV — 1200km combined range, heat-resistant LFP battery, and official Changan support in KSA and UAE.
Buyers entering the REEV world at the lowest price, with official Gulf warranty and presence.
28.39 kWh fills in 5 h.
70 kW peak — slower than Li/Avatr.
📍 See Kuwait charging stations on the mapOpen map →
See your real range under heat, AC, and speed.
Estimate — actual range varies with driving style, AC, and weather.
Compare your EV charging cost with petrol fuel.
Electricity rate: 0.025 KWD/kWh
Estimate — rates vary by tier and time. Public DC fast charging usually 2-3× home cost.
Below 20% SoC or high power demand.
EV / Hybrid / Battery Charge.
Kuwait→Riyadh (~530km) in one shot with fuel stop at Hafar al-Batin.
Battery only.
Smart blend.
Full power + sharp response.
Climate on
افتح المكيف
Turn on AC
Auto-max AC
تبريد سريع
Max cool
Fresh air intake
افتح الشفط
Fresh air mode
Navigate home
خذني للبيت
Take me home
Charger search
أقرب شاحن
Nearest charger
Stream
شغّل أغنية
Play music
Skip
غيّر للأغنية الجاية
Next track
EV priority
وضع كهربائي
EV mode
Sport
وضع رياضي
Sport mode
Eco
وضع توفير
Eco mode
Phone call
اتصل بزوجتي
Call wife
Windows down
افتح كل النوافذ
Open all windows
Total range
كم المدى؟
Range left?
Fuel readout
كم البنزين؟
Fuel level?
Surround view
كاميرا 360
360 camera
Ventilated seat
كرسي تبريد
Cool seat
Prayer reminder
ذكّرني وقت المغرب
Remind me at Maghrib
Official companions, cockpit software, and tools every owner needs — with Gulf availability notes.
Gulf-built official app from Changan Middle East — no Chinese account needed
🌍 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.
The community-proven kit to get YouTube, Google Maps and an Arabic keyboard onto your imported car's screen
🌍 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.
Adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to any Android car screen
🌍 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.
Unlocks YouTube, IPTV, video and web browsing inside Android Auto — free and open source
🌍 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.
The world's largest community charging map — with owner check-ins
🌍 UAE: excellent coverage (1,100+ Dubai points). KSA: good and growing (EVIQ, Electromin). Kuwait: sparse but the only practical reference — no national Kuwaiti charging app yet.
EV trip planner — calculates charging stops for long Gulf road trips
🌍 Works in the Gulf but its charger database lags Europe (Saudi EVIQ stations may be missing) — pair it with PlugShare for intercity trips.
Read live EV battery data with a cheap Bluetooth OBD dongle
🌍 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.
A second community charging map — real listings across KSA and the UAE
🌍 A great second opinion alongside PlugShare — Gulf coverage is thinner but real and verified.
Saudi Arabia's national fast-charging network (PIF + Saudi Electricity Co.)
🌍 KSA only — the must-have app for any EV owner in Saudi Arabia. Network targets 5,000 chargers by 2030.
Petromin's charging network — 200+ locations across Saudi Arabia
🌍 KSA — largest network by locations (200+), strong at urban/retail sites. Complements EVIQ.
The UAE's federal charging network — expanding nationwide
🌍 UAE only — key for trips outside Dubai (Northern Emirates, Abu Dhabi highways). Scaling to 1,000 chargers by 2030.
Dubai's original charging network — 400+ stations
🌍 Dubai only — registration is mandatory for DEWA public chargers.
Tips from real owners across the Gulf — heat, sand, prayer, Ramadan, travel.
LFP is more stable than ternary — zero thermal runaway events recorded. Ideal for Gulf summer.
28 kWh at 50°C = ~140 km real. Plan for city-only days.
Without sport tires, slip on hot tarmac is possible. Drive smooth.
Stick to paved roads. Not designed for sand.
1200 km combined — fuel stop at Hafar al-Batin and continue.
HMI Settings → Religion → pick city.
Checklist to prep your EV for 50°C summers. Each item extends battery life and improves your daily drive.
Bluetooth digital key.
Tap on B-pillar.
Fallback.
Smart cruise + lane center.
Emergency braking.
Mirror alerts.
Parallel + perpendicular.
Cabin camera detects fatigue.
Surround + underbody.
Top rating.
Hot-formed B-pillars.
Front, side, curtain.
Safer chemistry than ternary.
How do I X — quick tasks every owner should know.
Hidden features, easter eggs, and tricks you won't find in the manual — from real owners.
Open the car app 10 min before leaving. Cabin cools, battery pre-conditions for charging. Saves time, max comfort in 50° summers.
In countries with time-of-use rates (UAE Slab 1), schedule 23:00-06:00 to save 20-40% on your electricity bill.
Park in P, enable Camp Mode from menu or voice command. AC stays on, screens dim. Uses only ~1 kWh/hour.
Set regen to highest (One-Pedal or High). Cuts brake wear 60%+ and adds 5-10% range in city traffic.
A small bump (~0.2 bar above recommended) reduces rolling resistance and adds 3-5% range. Also a heat-safety win.
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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Reviewed: 2026-05-22