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Deepal S05 vs Volvo EX30
Selected trimStandard278 mi · 69 kWh · £39,995
At a glance
In this comparison, Deepal S05 leads on motorway range, family practicality and charging speed, while the Volvo EX30 leads on 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
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.1p per mile on off-peak electricity
Choose the Volvo EX30 if...
- 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
Volvo
5.9
Too close to call
Motorway RangeDeepal
Deepal
6.7
Volvo
2.7
FamilyDeepal
Deepal
7.2
Volvo
5
ChargingDeepal
Deepal
8.2
Volvo
5.7
Cost Per MileDeepal
Deepal
4.9
Volvo
3
City DrivingVolvo
Deepal
4.1
Volvo
6.2
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Deepal S05
Base
- 68 miles more WLTP range
- 92 litres more boot space
- 50 kW faster rapid charging
- 11 min quicker 10-80% rapid charge
- 120 kW more power
- 3.6s quicker 0-62 mph
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Volvo EX30Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £39,995 | £33,060 (better) |
| Official range | 278 miles (better) | 209 miles |
| Boot space | 492 L (better) | 400 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 15 min (better) | 26 min |
| 0-62 mph | 5.5 sec (better) | 9.1 sec |
Size Comparison
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Deepal S05
Volvo EX30
Length
Deepal S054,620mm
Volvo EX304,233mm-387mm
Width
Deepal S051,900mm
Volvo EX301,838mm-62mm
Height
Deepal S051,600mm
Volvo EX301,550mm-50mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Volvo EX30Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,620 mm | 4,233 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,900 mm | 1,838 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,032 mm |
| Height | 1,600 mm | 1,550 mm |
| Turning circle | Not available | 11 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 500 mm spare | 562 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Volvo EX30Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear legroom | Not available | 821 mm |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 492 L (better) | 400 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1250 L (better) | 1000 L |
| Frunk | 159 L (better) | 7 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 1,000 kg |
Full specifications
| Specification |  Deepal S05 Base |  Volvo EX30 Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.62m | 4.23m-387mm |
| Width | 1.90m | 1.84m-62mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.03m |
| Height | 1.60m | 1.55m-50mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.88m | 2.65m-230mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 492L (better) | 400L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1250L (better) | 1000L |
| Frunk | 159L (better) | 7L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Legroom | Not available | 821mm |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | Not available | 11m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,940kg | 1,840kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 1,000kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 69kWh (better) | 51kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 278 mi (better) | 209 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 200kW (better) | 150kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £39,995 | £33,060 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2024+ |
* Volvo EX30: 11 kW AC on Core and Plus; Ultra has a 22 kW on-board charger.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Volvo EX30Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 278 miles (better) | 209 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 231 miles (better) | 149 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 15 min (better) | 26 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 200 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 169 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 69 kWh (better) | 51 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 800V | Not available |
| Heat pump | Not available | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Volvo EX30Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 5.5 sec (better) | 9.1 sec |
| Power | 320 kW (better) | 200 kW |
| Torque | 502 Nm (better) | 343 Nm |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Deepal S05
Base
Volvo EX30
Single Motor
7.5/10
average across 6 reviews
- Auto Express4.5/5
- DrivingElectric4.5/5
- Parkers4.1/5
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Deepal S05
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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 - Volvo EX30 Single Motor
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant88%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users79%
Safety Assist80%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Volvo EX30Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | Not available | 160,934 km |
Buying options
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Deepal S05
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Volvo EX30
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Deepal S05
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Volvo EX30
- £26,1672024Car360View
- £27,5512025Car360View
- £23,4992024Browns of RichmondView
Frequently asked questions
Is the Deepal S05 worth the extra £6,935 over the Volvo EX30?
The Deepal S05 costs £6,935 more than the Volvo EX30. For that premium it adds 68 miles more WLTP range, 50 kW faster peak rapid charging and 92 litres more boot space. 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 Volvo EX30?
The Volvo EX30 is £6,935 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £168 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Volvo EX30 comes out roughly £6,855 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 Volvo EX30 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 231 miles for the Deepal S05 and 149 miles for the Volvo EX30 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Deepal S05 goes roughly 83 miles further between charging stops. A rapid charge to 80% takes around 15 minutes in the Deepal S05 and 26 in the Volvo EX30, so the Deepal S05 loses less time at each stop. That makes the Deepal S05 the stronger long-distance car.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Deepal S05 or the Volvo EX30?
The Volvo EX30 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 62 mm narrower than the Deepal S05. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 562 mm of total clearance for the Volvo EX30 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 Volvo EX30?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the Deepal S05 and 90% for the Volvo EX30. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use LFP-type cells, which are happy charged to 100% every day.
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Data accuracy
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