Deepal S07 vs Kia Niro
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Deepal S07

$39,980 - $54,014

2025 price

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Kia Niro

$24,990 - $54,990

2023 price

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Summary

2025 Deepal S07

2023 Kia Niro

By Andrew Chesterton

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Electric range

475 km

Electric range

455 km

Energy consumption

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16.2 kWh/100km

Battery capacity

79.97 kWh

64.00 kWh

Seating

Likes

Street-smart looks
Spacious and practical boot
Well-priced and equipped

Decent driving range
Pleasant interior design
Easy-to-use tech

Dislikes

Incessant bonging of safety systems
Comfortable but uninspiring drive
Slow 'fast' charging

Rougher ride
Doughy acceleration from a full stop
Expensive compared to rivals

2025 Deepal S07 Summary

You’re getting flooded with new electric mid-size SUVs from China, I know. But if you’re struggling to recall them all, just remember – this is the good-looking one.

It’s the Deepal S07, the spearhead for the Deepal brand's new presence in Australia, and I reckon it looks damn sharp.

But is there substance to match the style? And can it take on the likes of the Kia EV5, Tesla Model Y and XPeng G6?

Let's find out, shall we?

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2023 Kia Niro Summary

Kia has released the newly updated Niro, which is the smaller and less sporty sibling to Kia’s popular, EV6. As far as EVs go, it has a decent driving range and specs that should entice first-time electric vehicle owners to dip their toes into the EV pool.

However, the updated model does come with a price hike… which might not excite a budget-conscious buyer, especially with such affordable competitors like the MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona Electric also available.

I’ve been hanging in it for a week with my family of three to see how it handles!

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2025 Deepal S07 2023 Kia Niro

Verdict

The Deepal S07 has the makings of a great family friendly EV, but with some quirks that really need to be ironed out.

Verdict

The Kia Niro S Electric is a solid little SUV that has decent space inside and some nice specs, but it's more expensive than its nearest rivals. The EV powertrain can take a little getting used to and I would have liked a smoother ride, but the 460km driving range is good.

For first-time EV owners, this wouldn’t be a bad option if you wanted to dip your toes in the water but it will suit urban dwellers and smaller families, like mine, best. This gets a 7.5/10 from me.

My son wasn’t in love with this one. Not enough buttons for him to press and he did comment on how bumpy the ride was in the back. He gives it a 6.0/10.

Deepal S07 vs Kia Niro What's the difference?

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Deepal S07 vs Kia Niro
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