Deepal to enter Malaysia via Bermaz Auto, launch slated for mid-2025


Bermaz Auto Berhad (BAuto) has successfully acquired the distribution rights for another electric vehicle brand from China, namely Deepal, reports Maybank Investment Bank.
Deepal is owned by Changan Automobile, which is one of the top four automotive groups in China after BYD, Chery, and Geely.
A filing with Bursa dated November 25, 2024 confirms that the distribution rights for Deepal have been granted to Bermaz Changan Sdn Bhd (BCSB), which is 85% owned by BAuto.
According to the report, the launch of Deepal is expected to take place around mid-2025, with models entering the Malaysian market including the S05 compact SUV and the S07 mid-size SUV.
The S05 is equipped with a 56.12 kWh LFP battery, offering a range of approximately 510 km based on the CLTC cycle, as well as an electric motor on the rear axle producing 238 PS and 320 Nm, enabling it to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds.
The Maybank report noted that 21,700 units of the S05 were sold in China within a month following its launch in October.
In addition to the EV version, the S05 is also available in a Range Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV) variant, featuring a 1.5-litre engine as a generator, an electric motor, and a 27.28 kWh battery.
In Thailand, the S07 comes with an NMC battery with capacities ranging from 68.82 kWh to 79.97 kWh, providing a driving range of approximately 485 to 520 km (NEDC). Like the S05, it is also available in a REEV version.
In China, the model features a 68.82 kWh LFP battery with a CLTC range of around 520 km, and an electric motor on the rear axle generating 258 PS and 320 Nm.
Both models are likely to be imported as Completely Built Units (CBU) from Changan’s new production facility located in Rayong, Thailand.

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