Deepal S05 PHEV in Portugal: Price, Range and Jaecoo 7 SHS Comparison
Published: 11/11/2026
Deepal S05 PHEV: the same SUV, now with a petrol backup
A hundred kilometres on electricity alone and more than 1,000 km in total — those are the numbers Changan brings to its first plug-in hybrid in Europe. The Deepal S05 plug-in hybrid (Changan calls the system "Ultra-Hybrid") arrived in Portugal in June 2026, and if you're looking at the Deepal S05 PHEV price in Portugal, it starts below the battery-electric version: from €33,990 for the Pro trim, according to the launch prices announced.
On the outside, almost nothing changes. The body is the same 4,598 mm long, with the same 2,880 mm wheelbase and the same design from Changan's studio in Turin. The difference sits under the bonnet — and in how the car fits the life of someone who isn't ready to rely solely on public chargers.
How the Ultra-Hybrid system works
The recipe pairs a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine making 63 kW (85-86 PS) with a 172 kW front electric motor. Together they deliver 190 kW (258 PS) and 300 Nm, always to the front wheels. The battery is an 18.4 kWh LFP pack.
In practice, this hybrid behaves like an EV most of the time. The petrol engine works mainly as a generator and only connects mechanically to the wheels above roughly 100 km/h, and even then only briefly. UK testers describe the switch between power sources as seamless.
There are three energy modes:
- EV (default), with a "Pure EV" toggle that stops the engine from firing up
- Hybrid Auto, which manages battery and engine on its own
- Hybrid Manual, which holds the battery at a chosen level — handy for saving charge for the city at the end of a motorway trip
0-100 km/h takes 7.9 seconds and top speed is around 180 km/h. At 1,850 kg it's no lightweight, but the instant electric response hides the mass well.
Deepal S05 PHEV electric range: 100 km on battery, over 1,000 km total
The 100 km WLTP electric range is the figure that matters most. It covers a week of commuting in most Portuguese cities without burning any petrol — as long as you can charge at home or at work. For context, the MG HS PHEV claims around 120 km (75 miles), but most plug-in hybrids in this segment fall well short of 100 km.
With a full tank, combined range exceeds 1,000 km. Lisbon to Porto and back without a fuel stop is no longer a theory.
Fuel consumption is where the small print matters:
- 2.03 l/100 km is the weighted WLTP figure, which assumes frequent battery use
- 5.4 l/100 km is the claimed figure with a depleted battery
- 18 kWh/100 km weighted electricity consumption
- 47 g/km CO2
5.4 l/100 km on an empty battery is a decent result for a 258 PS SUV. Still, if you have nowhere to plug in, you'll be paying for petrol like in a regular hybrid — and then a plug-in makes little sense.
Charging: 55 kW DC is a rare bonus
Plenty of plug-in hybrids don't take DC fast charging at all. The S05 PHEV accepts up to 55 kW, taking it from 30% to 80% in just under 15 minutes at a rapid charger on MOBI.E, Portugal's national public charging network. On AC, at 11 kW, a full charge takes about 2.5 hours. V2L (vehicle-to-load) is standard, with 6 kW to power external equipment.
How much does the Deepal S05 PHEV cost in Portugal
The launch prices announced in June 2026 position the PHEV like this:
| Trim | Launch price | With launch discount* |
|---|---|---|
| S05 PHEV Pro | from €33,990 | €31,990 |
| S05 PHEV Max | from €36,990 | €34,990 |
*€2,000 discount announced for the first 150 customers.
Not every Portuguese source agrees to the euro — some listings show €33,997, for example — and promotions change often. Treat these figures as a starting point and confirm the final price with a Changan dealer. The car is imported by Solmotor, part of Grupo Auto-Industrial, which has around 20 dealers across the country.
Pro or Max: which to choose
The Pro is already well equipped: 17 driver-assistance features (Level 2), a 15.4-inch screen, OTA updates, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, electrically adjustable vegan leather seats, a 360° camera with "transparent chassis" view and online navigation.
The extra €3,000 for the Max mostly buys comfort: heated, ventilated memory front seats, heated steering wheel, augmented-reality head-up display, tilting screen, 64-colour ambient lighting, 50 W wireless charger and electric door handles. The 1.9 m² panoramic roof is optional and only available on the Max. If you spend long summer hours driving through the Alentejo, the ventilated seats alone might justify the gap.
Tax: where the PHEV scores
With 100 km of electric range and 47 g/km of CO2, the S05 PHEV qualifies for the 75% reduction in ISV (Portugal's one-off vehicle registration tax) that applies to plug-in hybrids with at least 50 km of electric range and emissions under 50 g/km. For companies, PHEVs that meet these criteria benefit from reduced autonomous taxation rates compared with combustion cars. The details shift with each State Budget, so check with your accountant before deciding.
Deepal S05 PHEV vs electric: which makes more sense
This is the question many buyers will ask at the dealership. In short:
| S05 PHEV | Electric S05 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | Front-wheel | Rear-wheel or all-wheel |
| Power | 190 kW (258 PS) | 200 kW (268 PS) RWD / 320 kW (429 PS) AWD |
| Battery | 18.4 kWh LFP | 68.8 kWh LFP |
| Electric range (WLTP) | 100 km | 485 km (RWD) / 445 km (AWD) |
| Total range | over 1,000 km | same as electric |
| DC charging | up to 55 kW | up to 200 kW |
| Price in Portugal | from €33,990 | from €36,990 |
The electric version makes more sense if you have a home charger and rarely travel far from motorways well served by rapid chargers. It pays zero ISV, burns no petrol, and the AWD version is much quicker.
The PHEV suits drivers who want to run on electricity day to day without planning around chargers on holiday — or those living in the interior, where the rapid-charging network still has gaps. It costs less upfront and takes range anxiety out of the equation.
Deepal S05 PHEV vs Jaecoo 7 SHS: a Chinese SUV showdown
The target is the Jaecoo 7 SHS, the Chinese SUV that has been dominating sales in the UK. There, where both are already in showrooms, the Deepal costs less (£32,990 versus £35,170) and offers a 552-litre boot plus 60 litres under the floor — up to 1,310 litres with the seats folded. It also undercuts the Kia Sportage PHEV (£38,595) and the VW Tiguan eHybrid (£43,380).
It's not all good news. EV Powered gave it 3 out of 5, praising the hybrid system, the distinctive cabin and the equipment, but criticising a bouncy low-speed ride, elastic-feeling steering and heavy reliance on the touchscreen. Other UK testers found the ride comfortable, so a test drive on Portuguese roads — ideally including some cobblestones — is a must before signing.
Safety also works in the S05's favour: the electric S05, which shares the same structure, earned 5 Euro NCAP stars at the end of 2025 (94% adult, 87% child, 78% vulnerable road users, 76% safety assist). The warranty covers 7 years or 160,000 km for the car and 8 years or 200,000 km for the electrical systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Launch prices announced in June 2026 are €33,990 for the Pro and €36,990 for the Max, with €2,000 off for the first 150 customers (€31,990 and €34,990). With 100 km of WLTP electric range and 47 g/km of CO2, it meets the plug-in hybrid criteria for paying only 25% of ISV registration tax (at least 50 km electric range and under 50 g/km). Companies also benefit from lower autonomous taxation rates than for a combustion car — check current figures with a Changan dealer.
In Europe, the Deepal S05 "Ultra-Hybrid" is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) with an 18.4 kWh LFP battery, a 63 kW 1.5-litre petrol engine and a 172 kW front electric motor, for a combined 190 kW (258 PS). It drives like an EV most of the time, with the petrol engine acting as a generator, but the engine does connect mechanically to the wheels above roughly 100 km/h. The REEV versions sold in Asia have a larger battery (around 27 kWh) and different specs that don't apply to the Portuguese car.
It is rated at 100 km of electric range (WLTP) and over 1,000 km of combined range on a full tank. It supports DC fast charging at up to 55 kW, going from 30% to 80% in about 15 minutes, and 11 kW AC charging, with a full charge in around 2.5 hours. With a depleted battery, claimed consumption is 5.4 l/100 km, versus 2.03 l/100 km on the weighted WLTP figure.
The Deepal S05 PHEV is 4,598 mm long, around 1,900 mm wide and around 1,600 mm tall, with a 2,880 mm wheelbase — the same as the electric S05. The boot holds 552 litres plus 60 litres under the floor, rising to 1,310 litres with the rear seats folded. It weighs 1,850 kg and can tow up to 1,600 kg.
In the UK, where both are already on sale, the Deepal S05 PHEV costs £32,990 against £35,170 for the Jaecoo 7 SHS-P and claims more electric range (100 km WLTP). Some British reviews favour the Jaecoo for a quieter ride and more polished driving manners. The S05 counters with 258 PS, 0-100 km/h in 7.9 s, 55 kW DC charging and a 7-year/160,000 km warranty, plus 8 years/200,000 km on the electrical systems.
Why Changan is betting on plug-in hybrids in Europe
There's a clear commercial reason. China-built EVs such as the S05 and S07 pay an extra 20% countervailing duty to enter the EU. Plug-in hybrids aren't subject to that duty. That's why Changan is launching PHEV versions of both.
The plan is ambitious: €2 billion invested in Europe by 2030, eight models across the Deepal, Nevo and Avatr brands, and around 1,000 sales and service points. Portugal is among the first markets with its own national organisation, alongside Germany, the UK and Norway.
There's risk, too. Chinese hybrid imports to the EU grew 155% in 2025, against 12% for EVs, and the European Commission is reportedly considering tariffs on hybrids as well. If that happens, today's prices may not last.
The Deepal S05 PHEV is worth a look if you want a roomy, well-equipped family SUV that can handle daily driving on electricity for under €35,000 — provided you have somewhere to charge and like how it drives on a test run. If the tax treatment and real-world range live up to the official numbers, the Jaecoo 7 finally has a serious rival in our market.