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Deepal
Transportation · Liangjiang New Area, China · Founded 2008
Chinese electric vehicle brand owned by Changan Automobile MoreLess
Deepal Automobile Technology Co., Ltd. is a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer owned by state-owned parent company Changan Automobile. Officially launched in 2022, Deepal is Changan's brand for new energy vehicles (NEVs), representing its push into the intelligent electric vehicle sector.
The brand's history is linked to Changan's new energy initiatives, which began as early as 2008. Changan established a new energy technology company in 2017, which evolved into the independent Deepal brand. Deepal operates with significant backing from Changan, which has over four decades of automotive experience and maintains a global R&D network across six countries, including Italy, Japan, the UK, the US, and Germany. The company operates under CEO Deng Chenghao. In December 2025, Deepal secured approximately $874 million in Series C funding to aid its development amid intense market competition.
Deepal's business model focuses on the design, development, and sale of electric and extended-range hybrid vehicles. It leverages partnerships with other major technology companies; its vehicles feature technologies co-developed with Huawei and batteries from CATL. The vehicle lineup is built on Changan's EPA NEV platform and includes a variety of models such as the SL03 sedan, and the S07, G318, S05, and S09 SUVs. The vehicles are offered with different powertrain options, including fully electric (BEV), extended-range electric (EREV), and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) systems. For instance, the G318 is an off-road-focused SUV that uses a 1.5-liter gasoline engine as a range-extender to generate power for its electric motors rather than directly driving the wheels. The company is also advancing in autonomous driving, with its SL03 model receiving a conditional L3 self-driving permit in China. Deepal targets mainstream consumer markets and has expanded its sales from China to Thailand, Australia, and other regions.
Keywords: new energy vehicles, electric vehicle manufacturer, SUV, sedan, extended-range electric vehicle, EREV, battery electric vehicle, BEV, Changan Automobile, automotive technology, autonomous driving, hybrid vehicles, global R&D, CATL, Huawei, EPA1 platform, Deepal SL03, Deepal S07, Deepal G318
Company overview
Deepal company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2008
- Headquarters
- Liangjiang New Area, China
- Employees
- —
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 23.3
Valuation & funding
Deepal funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES COther financing | Dec 2025 | $874M | $3.5B | Changan Automobile · China Merchants Bank · Yufu Holdings | ↗ |
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