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Al Bawaba
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- Al Bawaba
Al Tayer Motors Launches Deepal's Newest Model S05 in the UAE
Al Tayer Motors, one of the UAE's premier automotive dealerships, has launched the highly anticipated DEEPAL S05 compact SUV from DEEPAL, the intelligent mobility brand under Changan Automotive. Designed to be compact, confident, affordable and intelligent, the S05 introduces a new benchmark for everyday mobility in the UAE. It follows the successful debut of the DEEPAL S07 in the country earlier this year. Speaking about the launch, Ashok Khanna, Chief Executive Officer, Al Tayer Motors said, 'We are delighted to unveil DEEPAL's newest model within a span of just four months, a testament to the significant interest and enthusiasm the brand has garnered since its introduction in the UAE. I am confident that the S05 will further enhance the momentum established by the S07 and broaden the appeal of this innovative EV brand among discerning customers.' DEEPAL vehicles are available for customers to purchase through or via the Al Tayer Motors app. Test drives can be booked via these platforms and by contacting the showroom via 800 MOTORS. 'The DEEPAL S05 reflects our vision to bring cutting-edge electric innovation to everyday drivers,' said Mr Xiao, General Manager of Changan Automobile's Middle East and Africa Division. 'With its dual-power flexibility, sleek design, and connected cockpit, the S05 is built for UAE customers who want both advanced technology and practical style.' Smart, Stylish, and Powerful, Ready for the UAE Roads The DEEPAL S05 is available in two variants: • EV – offering a fully electric range of up to 460 km • REEV (Range Extended Electric Vehicle) – offering an electric range of 160 km with a fuel-based extender for longer drives, and the combined range is more than 900km Built on DEEPAL's Changan Platform Architecture (CPA) and powered by next-generation electric architecture, the S05 combines rear-wheel drive performance with an aerodynamic silhouette and a futuristic driving experience. Key Specifications • Powertrain: High-efficiency rear motor (160KW for REV, 175KW for BEV), REEV engine with 1.5L range extender • Dimensions: 4,620mm length, 1,900mm width, 1,600mm height ,2880mm wheelbase– sleek and agile • Design: Hidden door handles, frameless window, Smart Flying Wing Headlights with Luminous Eye Style • Interior: AR-HUD (Headup Display), 15.4' central control screen, panoramic sunroof, wireless phone charging, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 Chip • Connectivity: Voice interaction, OTA upgrades, app-based remote control, Online Navigation, Online Application (Video, Podcast, Music) • Safety: intelligent driving assist (IACC, Lane change assist, Blind Spot Monitoring), full suite of passive safety features • Comfort: Queen seats, Front row seat ventilation and electrical adjustment • Charging (For vehicle): 30~80% SoC charging time: 20min (REV), 15min (BEV) The DEEPAL S05's smart cockpit experience is designed to make every drive intuitive and immersive, blending physical comfort with intelligent digital features. The rear-wheel drive setup ensures responsive handling and dynamic control in urban and highway settings. With over 40 years of success in the automotive sector, multiple award-winning Al Tayer Motors is dedicated to providing exceptional customer experiences through its impressive infrastructure and innovative digital platforms.
Forbes
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
Mazda Bites Bullet And Adopts Tesla's Superchargers Globally
The new Mazda 6e. Mazda may have been one of the last carmakers in the U.S. to announce it was adopting Tesla's Supercharger system — better known as NACS (North American Charging Standard) — but it just happens to be one of the first to reveal it will employ the world's best, quickest, most efficient charging system in its home country of Japan. Last year, Sony Honda Mobility's Afeela EV brand announced plans to use the NACS system in Japan, making it the first carmaker in Japan to make the switch. And that's quite an announcement for Mazda given that the Hiroshima-based carmaker has only debuted one dedicated electric vehicle so far. The fully electric MX-30 SUV launched in the U.S. in 2020 but was withdrawn after only two model years due to its poor 100-mile EPA-estimated range. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 10: Mazda 6e mid-size battery electric car on display at the AutoSalon ... More on January 10, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Sjoerd van) And while it has launched the new electric Mazda EZ-6 sedan in China, co-developed in partnership with China's Changan Automotive, and will debut the new Mazda 6e in Europe in summer, the brand does not have plans for an EV in the US before 2027. Mazda was considering an SUV derivative of the 6e for North America — rumored to be called the Mazda CX-6e — but the current stiff tariffs don't bode well for vehicles built outside the US. The company does however offer the plug-in hybrid models including the CX-70 PHEV and CX-90 PHEV variants (with electric-only range of up to 26 miles) which will be able to use the NACS system. CHAdeMO, Japan's fast-charging network, had its moment as a connector in Japan, and a few other markets, but it is getting phased out simply because it does not offer quick enough charging. CHAdeMO may offer several types of charging options, with some faster than others, but the majority of these Japan-centric chargers are only able to charge at up to 50kW while NACS delivers between 150kW to 250kW, which means that NACS can recharge batteries up to 80% in 20 minutes where as CHAdeMO can take well over an hour to deliver the same amount of charge. Meanwhile in North America at present, Mazda says on its U.S. website 'thanks to our partnership with ChargePoint, you can speed up your at-home charge time to just 1.5 hours with the installation of one of their Level 2 in-home charging units.' The NACS collaboration announcement means that Mazda owners in the US will get access to a much quicker and easily accessible charging system when it starts the program in 2027.
