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Deepal S05 vs Smart #5
Selected trimStandard278 mi · 69 kWh · £39,995
At a glance
In this comparison, Deepal S05 leads on motorway range, charging speed and running costs, while the Smart #5 leads on family practicality.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Deepal S05 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.1p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
Choose the Smart #5 if...
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Deepal S05 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
Deepal
6.2
Smart
6.4
Too close to call
Motorway RangeDeepal
Deepal
6.7
Smart
2.7
FamilySmart
Deepal
7.2
Smart
9
ChargingDeepal
Deepal
8.2
Smart
5
Cost Per MileDeepal
Deepal
4.9
Smart
1.6
City DrivingDeepal
Deepal
4.1
Smart
3.2
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Deepal S05
Base
- 50 kW faster rapid charging
- 15 min quicker 10-80% rapid charge
- 70 kW more power
- 1.4s quicker 0-62 mph
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Smart #5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £39,995 | £39,800 (better) |
| Official range | 278 miles | 288 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 492 L | 630 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 15 min (better) | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 5.5 sec (better) | 6.9 sec |
Size Comparison
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Deepal S05
Smart #5
Length
Deepal S054,620mm-75mm
Smart #54,695mm
Width
Deepal S051,900mm-20mm
Smart #51,920mm
Height
Deepal S051,600mm-105mm
Smart #51,705mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Smart #5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,620 mm | 4,695 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,900 mm (better) | 1,920 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,169 mm |
| Height | 1,600 mm | 1,705 mm |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 500 mm spare (better) | 480 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Smart #5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 492 L | 630 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1250 L | 1530 L (better) |
| Frunk | 159 L (better) | 47 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 1,600 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Deepal S05
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Smart #5
- Boot space of 630 L is bigger than 90% of SUVs we track.
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Deepal S05 Base |  Smart #5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.62m | 4.70m+75mm |
| Width | 1.90m | 1.92m+20mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.17m |
| Height | 1.60m | 1.71m+105mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.88m | 2.90m+20mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 190mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 492L | 630L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1250L | 1530L (better) |
| Frunk | 159L (better) | 47L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Kerb Weight | 1,940kg (better) | 2,200kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 1,600kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 69kWh | 76kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 278 mi | 288 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 200kW (better) | 150kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £39,995 | £39,800 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2025+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Smart #5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 278 miles | 288 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 231 miles (better) | 202 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 15 min (better) | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 200 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 185 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 69 kWh | 76 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 800V | 800V |
| Heat pump | Not available | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Smart #5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 5.5 sec (better) | 6.9 sec |
| Power | 320 kW (better) | 250 kW |
| Torque | 502 Nm (better) | 373 Nm |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Deepal S05
Base
Smart #5
Pro
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Deepal S05
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Deepal S05 Base
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant94%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users78%
Safety Assist76%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Smart #5 Pro
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant88%
Child Occupant93%
Vulnerable Road Users84%
Safety Assist92%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Deepal S05Base | Smart #5Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
Buying options
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Deepal S05
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Smart #5
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Deepal S05 or the Smart #5?
The Smart #5 is £195 cheaper to buy. The Deepal S05 is cheaper to charge, roughly £168 a year versus £200 for the Smart #5, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the two land within £35 of each other - effectively the same to own. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Deepal S05 and Smart #5 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 231 miles for the Deepal S05 and 202 miles for the Smart #5 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Deepal S05 goes roughly 29 miles further between charging stops. A rapid charge to 80% takes around 15 minutes in the Deepal S05 and 30 in the Smart #5, so the Deepal S05 loses less time at each stop. That makes the Deepal S05 the stronger long-distance car.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Deepal S05 or the Smart #5?
The two are within 20 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 500 mm of total clearance for the Deepal S05 and about 480 mm of total clearance for the Smart #5.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Deepal S05 or the Smart #5?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the Deepal S05 and 90% for the Smart #5. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use LFP-type cells, which are happy charged to 100% every day.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .