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Deepal SL03 58.1 kWh (258 Hp) Electric
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Deepal SL03:
The Deepal SL03 is a mid-size sedan produced by Deepal, the electric vehicle subsidiary of Chinese automotive company Changan Automobile since 2022.
A sister model known as the Deepal L07 equipped with Huawei technologies is sold alongside the SL03 since 2024.
The Deepal SL03 liftback sedan is offered in three options, a battery electric vehicle, a series hybrid, and an electric vehicle with a hydrogen electrochemical generator.
The battery electric version has a single electric motor that makes 218 horsepower and has a range of up to 700 kilometres with a 56. 12 kWh LFP battery made by CATL, while the extended range EREV variant has a naturally aspirated 1. 5-litre JL473QJ petrol generator and an electric motor that produce 258 horsepower with a range of up to 1,200 kilometres supported by a ternary battery made by Changan New Energy. Changan claims that the SL03 has a sharp exterior design that allows for a drag coefficient of 0. 230. The energy consumption of the pure electric SL03 is 12. 3 kWh/100 km....(Read more on Wikipedia)
SL03 Overview:
Deepal SL03 (SL03). Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 5.9 s). The top speed reaches 170 km/h. A car with a sloping rear hatch that opens upwards, combining style and practicality. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Deepal SL03 has not been tested by Euro NCAP. While it holds a C-NCAP 5-star rating, its European safety performance remains unassessed.
58.1 kWh (258 Hp) Electric Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Impressive acceleration makes this a sporty and responsive pure electric option, ideal for dynamic driving.
Fuel Economy
As a pure EV, it offers zero tailpipe emissions and lower running costs, with a good estimated electric range (approx. 515 km CLTC).
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Stylish, modern liftback design
- • Excellent range of PHEV and EV powertrains
- • Strong acceleration, especially in EV variants
- • Advanced interior technology and features
- • Competitive fuel efficiency for PHEV models
Cons:
- • Brand new to market, long-term reliability unproven
- • Limited availability outside specific markets (e.g., China)
- • Euro NCAP safety rating unavailable
- • Potential for firm ride quality
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(SL03: 2022 - ).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Deepal |
| Model: | SL03 |
| Generation: | SL03 |
| Modification (Engine): | 58.1 kWh (258 Hp) Electric |
| Start of production: | 2025 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | BEV (Electric Vehicle) |
| Body type: | Liftback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Electricity |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 5.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 5.9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 5.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1180 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 473 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4820 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1890 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1480 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2900 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1620 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1630 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | One electric motor drives the rear wheels. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 1 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Wheel rims size | 19 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
| Electric: | |
|---|---|
| Gross battery capacity: | 58.1 kWh |
| Battery technology: | Lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxides (Li-NMC) |
| Battery location: | Below the floor |
| System power: | 258 Hp |
| System torque: | 320 Nm |
| All-electric range: | 515 km |
| All-electric range (CLTC): | 515 km |
| Electric motor power: | 258 Hp |
| Electric motor Torque: | 320 Nm |
| Average Energy consumption: | 12.3 kWh/100 km |
| Electric motor location: | Rear axle, Transverse |
| Electric motor type: | Synchronous |
| Average Energy consumption (CLTC): | 12.3 kWh/100 km |
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