Head-to-head
Deepal E07 vs Volvo EX40
The Deepal E07 starts $5,090 (7%) below the Volvo EX40. Here's how that price gap plays out across range, charging, safety and warranty.
Option A · SUV
Deepal E07
Deepal's flagship — a 90 kWh battery, 240 kW DC charging, and a transformable cargo area where the rear glass tailgate folds down to create a ute-style tray. Genuinely novel in the AU segment.
- From
- $64,900
- Range
- 550 km
- Battery
- 90 kWh
Option B · SUV
Volvo EX40
The rebadged XC40 Recharge — Volvo dropped the petrol versions for this generation and reframed the EV as the EX40. RWD single-motor for the long-range variant; AWD twin-motor for performance.
- From
- $69,990
- Range
- 532 km
- Battery
- 82 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the Deepal E07 and Volvo EX40, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
- 1
Warranty · advantage Deepal E07
The Deepal E07 covers the vehicle for 4 more years (7 vs 3 yrs).
- 2
Power · advantage Deepal E07
The Deepal E07 puts down 77 kW more (252 vs 175 kW).
- 3
DC charging · advantage Deepal E07
The Deepal E07 accepts 35 kW more DC peak charging (240 vs 205 kW), meaning shorter road-trip stops.
- 4
Battery · advantage Deepal E07
The Deepal E07 carries a 8.0 kWh larger battery (90 vs 82 kWh).
- 5
Boot · advantage Deepal E07
The Deepal E07 swallows 72 L more cargo with the rear seats up (524 vs 452 L).
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the Deepal E07 wins
- ▸ Cheaper by $5,090
- ▸ 18 km longer WLTP range
- ▸ Quicker 0–100 km/h (6.7s vs 7.3s)
- ▸ Faster DC charging peak (240 kW vs 205 kW)
- ▸ Longer warranty (7 years)
Where the Volvo EX40 wins
Trails the Deepal E07 on the core specs we measure.
Deepal E07
What we like
- ✓ 240 kW DC charging is class-leading
- ✓ Unique transformable cargo area (SUV/ute hybrid)
- ✓ Long 8-year / 240,000 km battery warranty
What we don't
- ✕ AC charging limited to 7 kW (single-phase)
- ✕ Not yet ANCAP tested
- ✕ Deepal dealer/service network is brand new
Volvo EX40
What we like
- ✓ 532 km WLTP range in single-motor RWD form
- ✓ Premium Volvo cabin and safety reputation
- ✓ Fast 205 kW DC charging peak
What we don't
- ✕ Three-year vehicle warranty is short for the price
- ✕ Battery warranty distance only 100,000 km
- ✕ Cabin styling unchanged from earlier XC40 Recharge
Frequently asked: Deepal E07 vs Volvo EX40
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is cheaper, the Deepal E07 or the Volvo EX40?
- The Deepal E07 is the cheaper of the two — it starts at $64,900 versus $69,990 for the Volvo EX40, a $5,090 difference. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail excluding on-road costs.
- Which has the longer driving range?
- The Deepal E07 has the longer WLTP-claimed range at 550 km, 18 km further than the Volvo EX40's 532 km. Real-world range typically lands 10–20% below the WLTP figure depending on speed, terrain, climate and load.
- Which one charges faster on a DC fast charger?
- The Deepal E07 accepts a peak DC charging rate of 240 kW versus 205 kW for the Volvo EX40. Peak rate only holds for a short window during the charging curve, so real-world 10–80% times often diverge less than the peak numbers suggest. Compatibility with 350 kW chargers depends on the vehicle's onboard architecture, not just the published peak.
- Which is quicker off the line?
- The Deepal E07 does 0–100 km/h in 6.7 seconds — 0.6 s quicker than the Volvo EX40's 7.3 s. EV acceleration figures hold up at speed better than equivalent petrol cars because electric motors deliver peak torque instantly.
- Is the Deepal E07 better value than the Volvo EX40?
- On paper the Deepal E07 is $5,090 cheaper AND beats the Volvo EX40 on most of the headline specs we measure — meaning by spec-sheet logic it's the stronger value play. What a spec sheet can't capture: brand prestige, dealer network depth, build feel, software polish, and likely resale.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
Deepal E07
if…
- ✓ you want to save $5,090 on the sticker
- ✓ peace-of-mind warranty matters (4 more years of cover)
- ✓ you match the profile: active lifestyles
Verdict reasoning is derived from published specs; brand preference, dealer experience and how a car drives are personal — always take a test drive before deciding.