Copy Tesla is the longstanding benchmark in the electric vehicle (EV) market, but there are loads of new competitors attempting to claim its crown. Subscribe now for unlimited access. Login Both the S07 and Model Y are fully electric, but there are some key differences. 2025 Tesla Model Y vs Deepal S07 comparison: Spec battle 2025 Tesla Model Y vs Deepal S07 comparison: Spec battle The Model Y uses a smaller lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery than the Deepal's ternary lithium unit, but only loses 466km of claimed WLTP range. Tesla's offering is also claimed to be a full two seconds faster in the 0-100km/h sprint, and weighs roughly 150kg less. Deepal specifically outlines tare mass for the S07 compared to Tesla's reductive use of simply "weight", but given no fuel is involved to differentiate kerb and tare weight, we feel their figures are comparable. Tesla also hasn't yet outlined an AC slow-charging time or for the updated Model Y, though it's capable of DC fast-charging at up to 175kW, when it can add "up to 229km" in 15 minutes. The S07 instead takes eight hours to charge at an AC rate of 11kW, and can charge at a maximum DC rate of 92kW, for a 0-80 per cent charging time of 35 minutes. Interested in buying a Tesla Model Y or Deepal S07? Get in touch with a dealer by clicking the links Dimensions The incoming Model Y is marginally larger than the S07 in both length and width, but practically identical in height. 2025 Tesla Model Y vs Deepal S07 comparison: Spec battle 2025 Tesla Model Y vs Deepal S07 comparison: Spec battle For context, the current Model Y is much closer in size to the S07. Tesla hasn't outlined a wheelbase measurement for the updated model, but the current version is listed at 2890mm. Only a total combined storage capacity figure is listed for the incoming Model Y too. When the three quoted figures for the S07 are combined, the total is less than the Model Y's at 1955 litres. Interested in buying a Tesla Model Y or Deepal S07? Get in touch with a dealer by clicking the links Servicing and Warranty The two cars differ greatly in servicing and warranty. For one, Tesla covers its vehicles with a unique four-year, 80,000km warranty, while Deepal provides a seven-year, 160,000km warranty instead. 2025 Tesla Model Y vs Deepal S07 comparison: Spec battle 2025 Tesla Model Y vs Deepal S07 comparison: Spec battle Both are covered by an eight-year battery warranty, though Deepal covers its vehicle for a longer distance of 240,000km compared to Tesla's 160,000km. There's also some form of roadside assistance for each, but servicing reveals the largest discrepancies as Tesla doesn't outline regular service intervals nor service prices for its cars. The S07, meanwhile, requires servicing every 12 months or 10,000km, following the first service at six months or 5000km. Capped-price servicing is offered from the 15,000km/18-month mark for the subsequent seven services. For an EV, the S07's servicing is more expensive than may be expected, especially compared to other rivals like the Kia EV5 – for which a seven-year pre-paid service pack costs $2431. Interested in buying a Tesla Model Y or Deepal S07? Get in touch with a dealer by clicking the links Safety The Tesla Model Y has a five-star ANCAP rating based on Euro NCAP testing conducted in 2022 with the original model. 2025 Tesla Model Y vs Deepal S07 comparison: Spec battle 2025 Tesla Model Y vs Deepal S07 comparison: Spec battle The Deepal S07 on the other hand doesn't have an ANCAP safety rating just yet, though it received a five-star Euro NCAP rating in 2024. The two independent auto safety authorities have harmonised testing protocols. Standard safety equipment for both models includes: Seven airbags