The Deepal SL03 (Chinese: 深蓝SL03; pinyin: Shēnlán SL03) is a mid-size sedan produced by Deepal, the electric vehicle subsidiary of Chinese automotive company Changan Automobile since 2022. Changan has jointly developed the Deepal SL03 with Huawei and CATL.[1]

Deepal SL03
Overview
ManufacturerDeepal (Changan Automobile)
Model codeC385
Also calledDeepal L07 (Thailand)
Production2022–present
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size car (D)
Body style5-door liftback
LayoutRear-motor, rear-wheel-drive (EV)
Front-engine, rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive (EREV)
PlatformChangan EPA1 platform
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motorAC induction/asynchronous, permanent magnet motors
Power output
  • 218 horsepower (163 kW; 221 PS) EV (standard range)/EREV/FCEV
  • 258 horsepower (192 kW; 262 PS) EV
Hybrid drivetrainRange extender
Battery
Electric range515 to 1,200 km (320.0 to 745.6 mi) (NEDC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,900 mm (114.2 in)
Length4,820 mm (189.8 in)
Width1,890 mm (74.4 in)
Height1,480 mm (58.3 in)

Overview edit

 
Rear view

The Deepal SL03 liftback sedan is offered in three options, a battery electric vehicle, a series hybrid, and an electric vehicle with a hydrogen electrochemical generator.

The battery electric version has a single electric motor that makes 218 horsepower (163 kW; 221 PS) and has a range of up to 700 kilometres (435.0 mi) with a LFP battery made by CATL, while the extended range EREV variant has a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre JL473QJ petrol generator and an electric motor that produce 258 horsepower (192 kW; 262 PS) with a range of up to 1,200 kilometres (745.6 mi) supported by a ternary (NMC) battery made by Changan New Energy.[2] Changan claims that the SL03 has a sharp exterior design that allows for a drag coefficient of 0.230.[2] With the energy consumption of the pure electric SL03 being 12.3 kWh/100 km.[3]

The Deepal SL03 is equipped with 27 different sensors and level-4 autonomous driving support. With a SA8155P Automotive Development Platform computer chip for computers from Qualcomm that power the autonomous driving systems.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ "Changan Shenlan SL03 liftback AT, front-wheel type of drive". autoboom.co. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
  2. ^ a b c "Changan's Newest EV Will Take on Tesla Model 3 in China". propakistani.pk. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
  3. ^ "Changan's Shenlan SL03 Ready to Rival Tesla Model 3 in China". carspiritpk.com. 24 May 2022. Retrieved 2022-06-21.