2026 Deepal S05 Ultra PHEV: 255 hp, 62-Mile EV Range, From GBP 32,990 in the UK

The Deepal S05 Ultra PHEV is the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of Changan's compact Deepal S05 SUV, and it has now gone on sale in the United Kingdom. Changan UK sells it in two grades, Pro and Max, with right-hand drive, front-wheel drive and a price that starts at GBP 32,990 (about $43,800), which is GBP 5,000 below the battery-electric (BEV) Deepal S05 at GBP 37,990 (about $50,400). Changan calls the technology Ultra-Hybrid in its European press releases and Ultra PHEV on the UK website, and in every official document the car is a plug-in hybrid, not a range-extender (EREV).

The numbers are what make it interesting at this price. A 1.5-litre petrol engine and a 172 kW electric motor combine for 190 kW (258 PS, about 255 hp), the claimed 0-62 mph time is 7.9 seconds, and the 18.4 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery gives up to 62 miles (100 km) of electric driving on the WLTP cycle. Changan UK quotes a combined range of up to 648 miles (about 1,043 km), 139 mpg weighted and DC charging at up to 55 kW, which is unusual for a plug-in hybrid. First deliveries to UK customers are due later in October 2026.

Performance & Specs

The Ultra PHEV layout pairs a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine rated at 63 kW (86 PS, about 84 hp) with a permanent-magnet synchronous motor rated at 172 kW (234 PS, about 231 hp). Changan Europe states the total system output as 190 kW, which is 258 PS or about 255 hp (Auto Express quotes 255 bhp, which is the same figure after rounding). The system figure is lower than the 235 kW you get by adding the two ratings, so the engine and motor cannot both be used at their individual peaks together. Drive goes to the front wheels, and Changan says the 1.5-litre engine can also act as an on-board generator for the battery.

Changan UK lists 0-62 mph in 7.9 seconds, which matches Auto Express and the Electric Cars Report. Some outlets have quoted 7.5 seconds and 254 bhp, but the official UK page gives 7.9 seconds, and 190 kW converts to 254.8 hp, so 255 hp is the correct rounded value. Changan has not published torque, top speed or kerb weight for the UK car, so this article leaves them out rather than guessing.

Powertrain	PHEV (Ultra-Hybrid): 1.5-litre petrol engine plus 172 kW motor, FWD
Power	190 kW (258 PS / 255 hp) system output
Torque	Not published
0–62 mph	7.9 s (Changan UK)
Battery	18.4 kWh LFP
Range	62 mi (100 km) electric, up to 648 mi combined (WLTP)

POWERTRAIN TYPE	Plug-in hybrid (PHEV), Changan Ultra-Hybrid / Ultra PHEV
HORSEPOWER	255 hp (190 kW / 258 PS system output)
ACCELERATION	0-62 mph in 7.9 s
TOP SPEED	Not published by Changan
DRIVETRAIN	FWD
BATTERY	18.4 kWh LFP (net/gross not stated)
ELECTRIC RANGE	62 mi (100 km) WLTP
COMBINED RANGE	Up to 648 mi (1,043 km) WLTP

Dimensions & Practicality

Length	4,598 mm
Width	About 1,900 mm (press figure)
Height	About 1,600 mm (press figure)
Wheelbase	2,880 mm
Ground clearance	Not published

The plug-in hybrid shares its body with the electric S05, which Changan lists at 4,598 mm long on a 2,880 mm wheelbase; the width and height (about 1.90 m by 1.60 m) come from German press figures for the PHEV, not from a Changan data sheet. Changan Europe gives the boot as 552 litres with the rear seats up and 1,310 litres with them folded, and the Electric Cars Report adds a 60-litre underfloor compartment. That is 60 litres more than the electric S05's 492 litres, and the plug-in hybrid has no front boot listed, whereas the electric car has a 159-litre frunk.

The optional detachable tow bar costs GBP 700 on either grade, and Changan quotes a braked towing limit of 1,600 kg. A 1.9 square metre panoramic glass roof is available on the Max for GBP 1,000, and 20-inch alloy wheels on the Max cost GBP 800 according to the Electric Cars Report. Metallic paint adds GBP 900 on every colour except Ganymede Grey, and the five colours are Ganymede Grey, Deep Space Black, Moonlight White, Mercury Silver and Andromeda Blue.

LENGTH	4,598 mm
WIDTH	About 1,900 mm (press figure)
HEIGHT	About 1,600 mm (press figure)
WHEELBASE	2,880 mm
CARGO VOLUME	552 L (1,310 L seats folded), plus 60 L underfloor
FRUNK	None listed (electric S05: 159 L)

Charging & Battery

The 18.4 kWh LFP battery is small by electric-car standards but large for a plug-in hybrid, and it is what delivers the 62 miles (100 km) of WLTP electric range. Changan Europe quotes weighted electricity use of about 18 kWh per 100 km, which matches the battery size almost exactly, so the range figure is consistent with the pack. The weighted combined fuel figure is 2.03 litres per 100 km (139 mpg in UK gallons) with CO2 of 47 g/km, and with a flat battery the car returns 5.4 litres per 100 km (52.3 mpg).

Charging is where the car stands apart from most rivals. AC charging runs at up to 11 kW, and DC charging at up to 55 kW is standard on both grades; Changan UK says 30-80% can take as little as 15 minutes under suitable conditions, which implies an average of roughly 37 kW over those 9.2 kWh. The headline combined range is 648 miles (about 1,043 km) on Changan UK's site, while Changan Europe's launch release said more than 621 miles (1,000 km). The newer figure fits simple arithmetic: 62 miles on the battery plus a 51-litre tank, reported by the Electric Cars Report, at 52.3 mpg comes to about 648 miles.

BATTERY	18.4 kWh LFP
AC CHARGING	11 kW
DC FAST CHARGING	55 kW
DC 30-80% TIME	30-80% in as little as 15 min (Changan UK)

Design & Interior

Changan styled the Deepal S05 at its design centre in Turin, Italy, and the car has won an iF Design Award. It is a compact coupe-style SUV with frameless windows, a full-width light bar at the rear and aeronautical-inspired details, and the plug-in version uses the same body as the electric car. Pro models ride on 18-inch wheels as standard, and the Max can be fitted with 20-inch alloys as an option.

Inside, the dashboard is built around a 15.4-inch touchscreen that Changan UK describes as a rotating, sunflower-style display. The Pro comes with electrically adjustable vegan-leather seats, a 360-degree camera system and an eight-speaker audio system. The Max adds an augmented-reality head-up display, a heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats with memory, 64-colour ambient lighting, a 50 W wireless phone charger, comfort entry and a 14-speaker system, according to the Electric Cars Report and Auto Express.

Technology & Features

Both grades run online navigation, voice control and over-the-air updates, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on the 15.4-inch screen. The Max adds a tilting touchscreen so the display can be angled towards the driver or the passenger. Vehicle-to-Load is standard, so the 18.4 kWh battery can power external equipment, and Changan quotes 3.5 miles per kWh weighted combined electricity use in its release.

Ownership terms are clear: a seven-year or 100,000-mile vehicle warranty, an eight-year or 124,000-mile battery warranty, up to three years of roadside assistance and a 12-month or 12,000-mile service interval, with nearly 60 dealers across the UK according to the Electric Cars Report.

Safety & ADAS

Changan UK lists traffic sign recognition, intelligent speed limit, lane keep assist, front collision warning, blind spot detection, traffic jam assist, rear cross-traffic braking and automatic emergency braking among the standard safety systems. The Electric Cars Report counts 17 driver-assistance systems at SAE Level 2 and 14 sensors. The Deepal S05 earned five stars from Euro NCAP in late 2025, and Changan UK quotes that rating for the plug-in hybrid page; the test itself was carried out on the electric version, and Changan says the PHEV was developed to the same five-star standard.

ADAS LEVEL	SAE Level 2 (17 systems, 14 sensors per Electric Cars Report)
ADAS FEATURES	AEB, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind spot detection, traffic jam assist, rear cross-traffic braking, traffic sign recognition, 360° camera

Available Versions

VERSION	POWER	TORQUE	0-100	TOP SPEED	DRIVETRAIN	BATTERY	EV RANGE	COMBINED RANGE	PRICE	KEY DIFFERENCES
Pro	255 hp	—	7.9s (0-62 mph)	—	FWD	18.4 kWh	62 mi (100 km)	up to 648 mi	GBP 32,990 (~$43,800)	15.4-inch screen, vegan leather, 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control, 8 speakers
Max	255 hp	—	7.9s (0-62 mph)	—	FWD	18.4 kWh	62 mi (100 km)	up to 648 mi	GBP 34,990 (~$46,450)	Tilting screen, AR head-up display, heated steering wheel, ventilated memory seats, 14 speakers, optional panoramic roof

Prices are UK on-the-road list prices in pounds sterling including VAT, converted at the ECB reference rate of 1 GBP = 1.3276 USD (6 October 2026).

Pricing & Availability

Changan UK's configurator lists the Deepal S05 Ultra PHEV at GBP 32,990 for the Pro and GBP 34,990 for the Max, and the model page footnote says the advertised price includes a GBP 1,000 launch saving available in the fourth quarter of 2026 only. A dealer listing without that saving shows GBP 33,990, so the price after the offer ends is likely to be GBP 1,000 higher. Auto Express puts the PHEV GBP 5,000 below the electric S05, which starts at GBP 37,990 (about $50,400) in rear-drive form, and says it undercuts the Kia Sportage plug-in hybrid at GBP 38,595 (about $51,200), the Volkswagen Tiguan plug-in hybrid at GBP 43,380 (about $57,600) and even the Jaecoo 7 at GBP 35,170 (about $46,700).

The car is on sale in the UK now with test drives available, and first customer deliveries are due later in October 2026. The same plug-in hybrid has been orderable in Germany since June 2026, with deliveries from late July, at EUR 35,990 for the Pro and EUR 38,990 for the Max (about $40,600 and $43,900 at the ECB rate of 6 October 2026), with introductory discounts that ended on 31 August 2026. Changan has not announced this plug-in hybrid for China, where the Deepal S05 is sold as an electric car and as a range-extender (EREV) with a different drivetrain.

How It Compares

The three rivals are the compact plug-in hybrid SUVs in our own catalog, and their prices are the dollar figures stored there, which can reflect different markets, so read them as a price-bracket contrast rather than like-for-like UK prices. The Omoda 7 is the closest on price at $42,300 against about $43,800 for the Deepal, but it makes 201 hp against 255 hp, and its 1,200 km combined figure is a catalog number on a different test cycle from the Deepal's 1,043 km WLTP claim. The Jaecoo J7 has more power at 275 hp and is listed far lower in our catalog than the Deepal's UK price.

In the British showroom the comparison is different, and Auto Express frames it around the Kia Sportage PHEV, the Volkswagen Tiguan PHEV and the Jaecoo 7. The Deepal is the cheapest of those four by GBP 2,180 or more, while MG's HS PHEV is cited by Auto Express as having a longer 75-mile electric range. The Deepal's case rests on price, the 55 kW charging rate and the 62-mile electric range rather than on brand strength or resale value, which remain unproven for a new UK brand.