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Deepal S05 vs Hyundai KONA Electric
Selected trimStandard278 mi · 69 kWh · £39,995
Selected trimAdvanceChange trim319 mi · 65.4 kWh · £35,000
At a glance
In this comparison, Deepal S05 leads on motorway range, family practicality and charging speed, while the Hyundai KONA Electric leads on running costs and city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Deepal S05 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the Hyundai KONA Electric if...
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.7p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Deepal S05 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
Deepal
6.2
Hyundai
6.5
Too close to call
Motorway RangeDeepal
Deepal
6.7
Hyundai
5.1
FamilyDeepal
Deepal
7.2
Hyundai
6.4
ChargingDeepal
Deepal
8.2
Hyundai
1.4
Cost Per MileHyundai
Deepal
4.9
Hyundai
9.1
City DrivingHyundai
Deepal
4.1
Hyundai
6.9
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Deepal S05
Base
- 99 kW faster rapid charging
- 26 min quicker 10-80% rapid charge
- 160 kW more power
- 2.3s quicker 0-62 mph
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Hyundai KONA ElectricAdvance |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £39,995 | £35,000 (better) |
| Official range | 278 miles | 319 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 492 L (better) | 466 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 15 min (better) | 41 min |
| 0-62 mph | 5.5 sec (better) | 7.8 sec |
Size Comparison
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Deepal S05
Hyundai KONA Electric
Length
Deepal S054,620mm
Hyundai KONA Electric4,355mm-265mm
Width
Deepal S051,900mm
Hyundai KONA Electric1,825mm-75mm
Height
Deepal S051,600mm
Hyundai KONA Electric1,580mm-20mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Hyundai KONA ElectricAdvance |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,620 mm | 4,355 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,900 mm | 1,825 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,100 mm |
| Height | 1,600 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Turning circle | Not available | 10.6 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 500 mm spare | 575 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Hyundai KONA ElectricAdvance |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 492 L (better) | 466 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1250 L | 1300 L (better) |
| Frunk | 159 L (better) | 27 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 750 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Deepal S05
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Hyundai KONA Electric
- Eligible for the full £3,750 UK Electric Car Grant, one of 7 SUVs we track that qualifies for the top band.
- At 4,355 mm, shorter than 80% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Deepal S05 Base |  Hyundai KONA Electric Advance |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.62m | 4.36m-265mm |
| Width | 1.90m | 1.82m-75mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.10m |
| Height | 1.60m | 1.58m-20mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.88m | 2.66m-220mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 492L (better) | 466L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1250L | 1300L (better) |
| Frunk | 159L (better) | 27L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | Not available | 10.6m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,940kg | 1,747kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 750kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 69kWh (better) | 65.4kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 278 mi | 319 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 200kW (better) | 101kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £39,995 | £35,000 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £39,995 (not eligible) | £31,250 (-£3,750) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2023+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Hyundai KONA ElectricAdvance |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 278 miles | 319 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 231 miles | 266 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 15 min (better) | 41 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 200 kW (better) | 101 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW (better) | 10.4 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 69 kWh (better) | 65.4 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 800V (better) | 400V |
| Heat pump | Not available | Standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Hyundai KONA ElectricAdvance |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 5.5 sec (better) | 7.8 sec |
| Power | 320 kW (better) | 160 kW |
| Torque | 502 Nm (better) | 255 Nm |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Deepal S05
Base
Hyundai KONA Electric
Advance
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Deepal S05
All 3 videos
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Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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Assess the effective monthly cost alongside the list price and expected depreciation.
Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Deepal S05 Base
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant94%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users78%
Safety Assist76%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Hyundai KONA Electric Advance
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant87%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users62%
Safety Assist60%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Hyundai KONA ElectricAdvance |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | Not available | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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Deepal S05
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Hyundai KONA Electric
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Deepal S05
No active listings.
Hyundai KONA Electric
- £31,9902026Cars2View
- £22,5002024EV ExpertsView
- £15,6952023Drive GreenView
Frequently asked questions
Is the Deepal S05 worth the extra £4,995 over the Hyundai KONA Electric?
The Deepal S05 costs £4,995 more than the Hyundai KONA Electric. For that premium it adds 99 kW faster peak rapid charging, 160 kW more power and a 2.3s quicker 0-62mph time. The Hyundai KONA Electric is not just cheaper - it also offers 41 miles more WLTP range. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Deepal S05 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Deepal S05 or the Hyundai KONA Electric?
The Hyundai KONA Electric is £4,995 cheaper to buy. The Hyundai KONA Electric is cheaper to charge, roughly £136 a year versus £168 for the Deepal S05, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Hyundai KONA Electric comes out roughly £5,155 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Deepal S05 and Hyundai KONA Electric like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 231 miles for the Deepal S05 and 266 miles for the Hyundai KONA Electric - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Hyundai KONA Electric goes roughly 35 miles further between charging stops. A rapid charge to 80% takes around 15 minutes in the Deepal S05 and 41 in the Hyundai KONA Electric, so the Deepal S05 loses less time at each stop. So the Hyundai KONA Electric stops less often while the Deepal S05 stops for less time - pick on which you would rather do.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Deepal S05 or the Hyundai KONA Electric?
The Hyundai KONA Electric is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 75 mm narrower than the Deepal S05. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 575 mm of total clearance for the Hyundai KONA Electric and about 500 mm of total clearance for the Deepal S05.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Deepal S05 or the Hyundai KONA Electric?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the Deepal S05 and 86% for the Hyundai KONA Electric. That gives the Deepal S05 a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Deepal S05's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Hyundai KONA Electric's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .