Changan has opened UK orders for the Deepal S05 Ultra plug-in hybrid, adding a petrol-electric version of its compact SUV to a line-up that already includes a battery-electric S05. The Pro is priced at £32,990 and the Max at £34,990. The company expects first customer deliveries in late October 2026; the cars are not yet reported as delivered.
Two grades and an electric-first option
The plug-in hybrid pairs a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an 18.4kWh battery and electric motor. Changan quotes up to 62 miles of electric-only range and a combined range of up to 648 miles. Those are maximum official WLTP comparison figures, rather than a promise of the distance every driver will achieve. Weather, speed, load, route and charging habits can change real-world consumption and electric range.
The distinction between a plug-in hybrid and the all-electric S05 matters. The new version can be driven using battery power when sufficient charge is available, while its petrol engine offers another source of propulsion for longer journeys. That arrangement may suit drivers who can charge regularly but still want a petrol option on trips where charging stops are inconvenient. It does not make the car emission-free on every journey: how much petrol it uses depends partly on how it is driven and charged.
The Pro starts at £32,990 and includes a 15.4-inch central touchscreen, smartphone integration, electrically adjustable front seats, a 360-degree camera and an eight-speaker audio system. The £34,990 Max adds equipment including heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, an augmented-reality head-up display and a 14-speaker sound system. The exact features differ by grade, so buyers should check the specification of the particular vehicle before ordering.
Charging and official range figures
The battery is an 18.4kWh lithium-iron-phosphate unit. Changan says it supports DC rapid charging at up to 55kW and quotes an indicative 30-to-80 per cent charging time of 15 minutes. The company also lists a maximum 11kW AC charging capability in its technical information. Charging time in practice depends on the available charger, battery temperature and state of charge, among other conditions.
The manufacturer advertises a maximum 62-mile electric-only range and up to 648 miles combined. The electric figure is potentially relevant to routine local driving, but only where the car is kept charged and the journey fits within the conditions that produce that result. The published figures are test-cycle maxima; they should not be read as independently measured results. No road-test result is being presented here, and the first UK customer handovers are still expected later this month.
Changan quotes up to 139 miles per gallon on a weighted combined WLTP basis, but plug-in hybrid consumption depends heavily on charging frequency. Its advertised £1,000 launch saving for the fourth quarter of 2026 should be checked against the buyer’s eligibility and final transaction terms.
What the launch means for UK buyers
The order opening is a new UK retail development, not evidence that the model has already established sales or real-world performance. Changan says its nationwide dealer network has 60 sites, and states that the PHEV can now be ordered. First deliveries are expected in late October, a forecast that may change and should not be mistaken for confirmed customer receipt.
The manufacturer’s UK model information lists a seven-year or 100,000-mile vehicle warranty and an eight-year or 124,000-mile battery warranty, subject to terms and conditions. These headline periods offer a point of comparison for buyers, but do not replace checking the exclusions, servicing requirements and coverage details before purchase. Optional equipment and paint can also alter the final price: a panoramic roof and larger wheels are listed as extra-cost options on the higher grade.
The all-electric Deepal S05 is listed from £37,990, so the new hybrid starts £5,000 below that entry price. The models nevertheless serve different needs: one relies on charging for propulsion, while the PHEV retains a petrol engine. The relevant comparison for an individual household will include access to home or workplace charging, typical journey lengths, fuel and electricity costs, and the final specification—not just the headline range or starting price.
Prices above are the published UK starting prices; the checked public material did not clearly state VAT treatment separately. Prospective buyers should verify the on-the-road total, any delivery or registration charges, options, offer eligibility and finance terms directly before committing. For now, the confirmed development is that UK orders are open at the stated trim prices, with late-October deliveries announced rather than completed.
