The short answer: the XPeng L03 REEV costs about Rs 1.5 million more than the Deepal S05 REEV Max, and that money mainly buys a bigger battery (37.2 kWh against 27.28 kWh), much faster DC charging (123 kW against 54.5 kW), more power and a more advanced driver-assistance suite. The S05 answers back with a lower price that already includes freight, a free 7 kW wall charger, more ground clearance, a bigger boot and a warranty Deepal has published in writing. Buy the S05 if your daily driving fits inside its electric range and you want the surest price and warranty today. Stretch to the L03 only if you will use its extra electric range and fast charging every week, and only once XPeng puts the Pakistan price, spec and warranty on paper.
Both cars are range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs). An electric motor always drives the wheels, and a 1.5-litre petrol engine only makes electricity when the battery runs low. That makes them different from a normal plug-in hybrid like the MG HS Super Hybrid or the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid, where the engine can also turn the wheels. If you are still deciding between a REEV and a pure battery car, read our XPeng L03 REEV vs EV guide first.
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Deepal S05 REEV Max, listed by Deepal Pakistan at Rs 9,999,000 including freight. Photo: Autowheels model gallery.
Price and variants in Pakistan
| Model and variant | Price | What the price covers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deepal S05 REEV Max | Rs 9,999,000 | Freight and CVT included. Limited-time special offer, with a free 7 kW wall-mounted charger as a launch package. | Deepal Pakistan S05 page |
| XPeng L03 REEV | About Rs 11,500,000 | Ex-factory. Excludes freight, taxes and documentation. | Launch figure tracked by Autowheels. Not yet on an XPeng Pakistan price sheet. |
| Gap on paper | Rs 1,501,000 | The real gap is likely wider, because the S05 price already includes freight and a charger and the L03 figure does not. | |
Deepal sells one S05 variant in Pakistan, the REEV Max. XPeng sells one range-extended L03, alongside a battery-electric L03 Long Range. Our XPeng L03 REEV launch note tracks how the L03 price moved from Rs 10.7 million at July pre-booking to about Rs 11.5 million at launch. XPeng Pakistan's website still shows a booking form but no L03 price list or spec sheet, so get the L03 figure in writing before you pay anything. The S05 figure is a limited-time offer, so ask the dealer how long it lasts.
Full spec table: L03 REEV vs S05 REEV
Deepal figures come from Deepal Pakistan's S05 page and brochure. XPeng has not published a Pakistan spec sheet, so L03 figures come from XPeng's official global specification for the range-extended L03 (the "PowerX Long Range" version). Treat them as a guide until XPeng Pakistan confirms the local car.
| Specification | XPeng L03 REEV (global spec) | Deepal S05 REEV Max (Pakistan spec) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About Rs 11.5m ex-factory | Rs 9.999m incl. freight and CVT |
| Battery | 37.2 kWh LFP (gross) | 27.28 kWh CATL LFP |
| Electric range | 215 km (WLTP) | 170 km (NEDC) |
| Total range | 1,017 km (WLTP) | 1,000+ km (cycle not stated) |
| Fuel tank | 42 L | 44.9 L |
| Range extender | 1.5 L petrol, 55 kW generator | 1,497 cc 4-cylinder, 70 kW / 94 hp |
| Motor power | 178 kW (about 239 hp) | 160 kW (215 hp) |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| 0 to 100 km/h | 6.8 s | Not published |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | Not published |
| Max DC charging | 123 kW | 54.5 kW |
| DC charge time | 10 to 80% in 20 min | 30 to 80% in 20 min |
| Max AC charging | 6.6 kW (5 to 100% in about 6.5 h) | 6.6 kW |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | 6 kW | 6.6 kW |
| Length × width × height | 4,650 × 1,920 × 1,600 mm | 4,620 × 1,900 × 1,600 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,880 mm |
| Ground clearance | 144 mm (minimum) | 169 mm |
| Boot | 367 L or 539 L (XPeng quotes both), plus a 102 L front trunk | 492 L |
| Wheels | 18-inch | 18-inch, 225/60 R18 |
| Airbags | 7, including a front-centre airbag | 6 |
| Main screen | 15.6-inch plus 8.88-inch cluster and HUD | 15.4-inch plus AR head-up display |
| Speakers | 9 plus 2 driver-seat speakers | 14 |
| Warranty in Pakistan | Not yet published by XPeng Pakistan | Battery 8 years / 240,000 km, vehicle 5 years / 150,000 km |
Battery and electric range: NEDC vs WLTP matters
The L03's 37.2 kWh battery is about 36% larger than the S05's 27.28 kWh pack. That is the biggest single thing the extra Rs 1.5 million buys. On paper the electric ranges look close, 215 km for the L03 and 170 km for the S05, but the two numbers come from different tests and cannot be compared directly:
- WLTP (used for the L03 figure) is the newer, tougher test, and its results usually sit closer to real driving.
- NEDC (used for the S05 figure, as Deepal's brochure footnote states) is an older test that usually gives a higher number for the same car.
- CLTC is China's test and usually reads higher still. You will see CLTC figures for the L03 online. Autowheels does not use them for Pakistan comparisons.
So the real electric-range gap between these two cars is likely wider than 215 km against 170 km suggests. Neither maker publishes a WLTP-to-WLTP comparison, so we will not invent a converted figure. In a Pakistani summer with the AC running, expect less than both brochure numbers. For a 40 to 60 km city commute, either car can run on electricity alone if you charge at home every night.
Total range is close: 1,017 km WLTP for the L03 and "1,000+ km" for the S05, with the S05 carrying a slightly bigger 44.9 L tank against 42 L. For a Lahore to Islamabad run, both can make the trip without stopping to charge.
Charging: AC at home, DC on the road
At home there is no difference. Both cars accept a maximum of 6.6 kW on AC, so a full charge takes the same kind of overnight session. Deepal is including a free 7 kW wall-mounted charger with the S05 as a limited launch package, which saves you buying one. Ask XPeng's dealer whether a charger comes with the L03, and who pays for installation.
On a DC fast charger the L03 is far ahead: up to 123 kW against 54.5 kW. Both makers quote 20 minutes, but for different windows. The L03 goes from 10 to 80% in 20 minutes, while the S05 goes from 30 to 80% in 20 minutes. Combined with the bigger battery, the L03 adds a lot more kilometres in the same coffee stop. That only matters if you actually use fast chargers on motorways. Many REEV owners simply let the petrol generator take over on long trips.
Performance, size and boot
The L03 has the stronger motor (178 kW against 160 kW), while the S05 has more torque (320 Nm against 280 Nm). XPeng quotes 0 to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds for the range-extended L03. Deepal has not published an S05 acceleration figure, so we cannot compare them fairly on speed. Both are rear-wheel drive.
The two are nearly the same size. The L03 is 30 mm longer and 20 mm wider, but the S05 has the longer wheelbase (2,880 mm against 2,850 mm), which usually means rear legroom is at least as good. Two practical points favour the S05 on Pakistani roads:
- Ground clearance: 169 mm for the S05 against a 144 mm minimum for the L03. With speed breakers and broken patches, the extra 25 mm is useful.
- Boot: Deepal quotes 492 L. XPeng quotes 367 L on its spec sheet and 539 L on its model page, almost certainly measured in different ways, plus a 102 L front trunk. Take your luggage to the showroom and check.
Tech and safety
Both cabins are loaded, so the difference is in the details rather than the headline features.
- Screens: L03 15.6-inch central screen, 8.88-inch driver display and a head-up display. S05 15.4-inch screen with an AR head-up display that projects navigation onto the road view, running Huawei's Harmony OS on a Snapdragon 8155 chip.
- Audio: S05 14 speakers. L03 9 speakers plus 2 in the driver's seat.
- Comfort: both have heated and ventilated memory front seats and a panoramic roof. The S05 adds a zero-gravity front passenger seat with leg rest and a cool box.
- Airbags: L03 7, including a front-centre airbag between the seats. S05 6.
- Driver assistance: both have adaptive cruise with lane centering, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot detection, rear cross-traffic alert and a 360-degree camera with a see-through underbody view. XPeng's global L03 runs its in-house XPILOT system with remote parking. The S05 adds remote straight-in and straight-out parking, sentry mode and a built-in dashcam.
- Crash ratings: XPeng states a 5-star C-NCAP rating for the L03. Deepal Pakistan does not quote a crash rating for the S05.
Feature lists for the Pakistan L03 have not been published, so confirm with the dealer that your car has the items above.
Warranty and after-sales
This is the clearest win for the S05 today. Deepal's Pakistan brochure lists an 8-year / 240,000 km battery warranty and a 5-year / 150,000 km vehicle warranty (terms apply). The S05 is sold and serviced through Master Changan's dealer network, which the brochure lists in cities including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta and Sialkot. See our Master Changan line-up guide for the rest of the range.
XPeng Pakistan has not published an L03 warranty yet, and XPeng is a newer brand here with fewer published service points. Before you book an L03, get the battery, range-extender and vehicle warranty terms on the booking order, along with where the nearest workshop is and whether parts are held locally.
Running costs: an illustration
The figures below are an illustration only, not a quote. They use petrol at Rs 393.86 per litre (Super, effective 15 October 2026, from our fuel prices page) and an assumed home electricity cost of Rs 60 per kWh. Your tariff, slab and driving will change the result.
| Illustration (1,000 km a month) | XPeng L03 REEV | Deepal S05 REEV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy use on electricity | 15.1 kWh/100 km (XPeng, WLTP) | About 16 kWh/100 km (27.28 kWh ÷ 170 km NEDC, our calculation) |
| Cost of a full charge at Rs 60/kWh | About Rs 2,230 | About Rs 1,640 |
| 1,000 km fully on electricity | About Rs 9,060 | About Rs 9,600 |
| Petrol use with a flat battery | 5.5 L/100 km (XPeng, WLTP) | Not published by Deepal |
| 1,000 km fully on petrol | About Rs 21,660 | Ask the dealer for a tested figure |
The lesson is the same for both cars: a REEV is cheap to run when you plug it in and costs about the same as a petrol hybrid when you don't. On these assumptions, running on electricity instead of petrol saves roughly Rs 12,600 per 1,000 km in the L03. The S05's electric cost per kilometre looks slightly higher because of the flattering NEDC figure behind it, so treat that line with care. The running-cost difference between the two cars is small. It will take a very long time to earn back the L03's extra Rs 1.5 million through running costs alone.
Tax rules for range-extended cars are also still moving. Read our guide to hybrid and EV taxes in 2026, our note on PHEV and REEV GST, and our hybrid car prices after the 18% GST report before you sign.
Who should buy which
| If this sounds like you | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You want the best value and a published warranty today | Deepal S05 | Rs 9.999m with freight and a charger included, plus an 8-year battery warranty in writing |
| Your daily drive is under about 100 km and you charge at home | Deepal S05 | Its battery covers city driving, and the extra L03 range would sit unused |
| You drive rough roads or deal with steep ramps | Deepal S05 | 169 mm ground clearance against 144 mm |
| You do long electric commutes or regular motorway fast charging | XPeng L03 | 36% more battery and more than twice the peak DC charging power |
| You want the stronger, quicker car and the stronger tech brand | XPeng L03 | 178 kW, 6.8 s to 100 km/h (global spec) and XPeng's XPILOT system |
| You need the L03 price, spec and warranty confirmed first | Wait | XPeng Pakistan has not published them yet |
Also worth a look in this range: the ARCFOX T5 REEV, the larger electric Deepal S07 and Deepal L07, the BYD Atto 3 and BYD Sealion 7, the OMODA E5 and the MG4 EV. If you would rather have a plug-in hybrid, compare our MG HS Hybrid+ vs Super Hybrid guide, the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid price lock and the Kia Sorento hybrid and PHEV price cut. You can also line up any two cars in the Autowheels compare tool.
Booking and on-road tips
- Compare like with like. The S05 price includes freight. The L03 figure is ex-factory. Ask both dealers for a full on-road quote with freight, sales tax, withholding tax (filer and non-filer shown separately), registration and insurance on separate lines.
- Get the L03 price in writing. XPeng Pakistan has not posted a price list. The booking order should show the exact variant and price on the day you pay.
- Ask how long the S05 offer lasts. Rs 9,999,000 and the free 7 kW charger are a limited-time offer. Ask whether the price is locked at booking or at delivery, and whether charger installation is included.
- Ask which range figure the dealer will stand behind. NEDC, WLTP and CLTC numbers are all in circulation. Make sure you know which one you are being quoted.
- Put the warranty on paper. Especially for the L03, ask for the battery, range-extender and vehicle warranty terms on the booking form.
- Check the delivery month and refund terms before paying a token, and pay only into the authorised company account.
- Don't pay premiums. Car sales are soft, as our September 2026 car sales report shows, so there is no reason to pay above the list price.
Verdict
For most Pakistani buyers, the Deepal S05 REEV Max is the better buy right now. At Rs 9,999,000 with freight and a 7 kW charger included, it gives you most of what the L03 offers, more ground clearance, a bigger boot and a warranty you can read today. The XPeng L03 REEV is the more capable car: a 36% bigger battery, more than twice the DC charging speed, more power and seven airbags. It is worth the stretch of roughly Rs 1.5 million or more only if you will really use the extra electric range and fast charging, and only after XPeng Pakistan confirms the local price, spec and warranty in writing. If price is the main concern, see our cheapest new cars and best new cars under 1 and 1.5 crore guides, or browse cars under Rs 1 crore and under Rs 1.5 crore, and every new car on the Autowheels new cars page.
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