Changan expands its presence in Spain with the Deepal S05, a compact plug-in hybrid SUV. The model stands out for a design developed at the Turin style center and for a promised combined range exceeding 1,000 kilometers. It arrives to compete in a highly contested segment with an interesting technical proposal.
The technology behind the over 1,000 km range 🛠️
The key lies in its series-parallel plug-in hybrid system. It combines a 1.5-liter internal combustion engine that primarily acts as a generator, with an electric traction motor. The battery, of about 28 kWh, offers an electric range close to 150 km. Together, the system manages energy to maximize efficiency, allowing for that high total figure without refueling or recharging.
The traveler's dilemma: will you remember where you left the charger? 😅
With such a range, the main problem shifts. It will no longer be range anxiety, but rather the possibility of completely forgetting how a gas station works. Your fuel card might take root in your wallet. And get ready to explain at the vehicle inspection that the car does work, that you simply haven't needed to visit a pump in the last three months. A radical change of habits.