The headline “Deepal E07 Multitruck sales and deliveries temporarily paused in Australia” refers to a recent development reported around March 5–8, 2026, involving the quirky Chinese electric vehicle brand Deepal (a Changan subsidiary, also known as Deepal or Nevo in some markets).
Background on the Deepal E07 Multitruck
Launched in Australia in late 2025/early 2026, the E07 is marketed as a “multitruck”—a genre-bending electric vehicle blending SUV comfort (spacious cabin, premium interior, air suspension) with ute (pickup) utility (convertible rear bed/cargo area, up to 300kg payload, fold-flat tailgate, and even features like a panoramic retractable roof or camping modes). It’s positioned as a rival to concepts like the Tesla Cybertruck but with a more family-friendly, luxurious twist.
- Variants and Pricing (as of launch):
- RWD: From ~$64,900–$70,137 drive-away (depending on location), 252kW power, 6.7s 0-100km/h.
- AWD Performance: ~$73,900 plus on-roads, 440kW, sub-4s 0-100km/h, dual motors.
- Key highlights: Rapid DC charging (30-80% in ~15 mins), efficient range, innovative transforming rear section, and strong early reviews praising ride quality, cabin space, and value.
It arrived as Deepal’s second model Down Under after the S07 SUV, imported by Inchcape.
The Pause Details
Sales and customer deliveries of the MY25 (2025/2026 model year) E07 Multitruck have been temporarily suspended in Australia while Deepal addresses an unspecified compliance issue. This was confirmed by Deepal Australia in statements to media outlets like CarExpert and others.
- What we know:
- The pause affects new sales/orders and deliveries of vehicles not yet handed over.
- Approximately 258 units already delivered or in the pipeline may be impacted (per some reports/videos), though details on retrofits or fixes for existing owners remain unclear.
- Deepal is contacting affected customers directly with updates.
- No timeline for resolution has been provided publicly—no ETA on when sales/deliveries will resume.
- The issue is described as a “required compliance work” fix, likely related to Australian Design Rules (ADR) standards for safety, emissions, electrical systems, or vehicle certification—common hurdles for new Chinese EV imports.
- Official statement excerpt (from Deepal Australia via CarExpert): “Deepal Australia has temporarily paused sales and deliveries of the MY25 E07 to complete required compliance work. We are contacting affected customers directly and will provide updates as this work progresses.”
This isn’t uncommon for emerging Chinese brands entering strict markets like Australia (e.g., similar temporary holds have hit other EV/Chinese imports over ADR tweaks, software updates, or labeling).
Public and Owner Reactions
- Early buzz was positive, with reviews calling it “the strangest car in years” but praising its innovation, speed, comfort, and family/adventure appeal.
- On forums like Reddit (r/EVAustralia) and Facebook EV groups, owners express frustration over delays (some pre-delivery waits already pushed from September to December/early 2026), but many remain optimistic about the vehicle’s uniqueness.
- No widespread reports of major safety recalls—just a proactive compliance pause.
Here are some relevant images from coverage and reviews (showing the E07’s transforming design, interior, and exterior):
The story broke primarily via CarExpert (a leading Australian auto site) and has been picked up on MSN, Ground News, Instagram, and YouTube clips. Deepal’s Australian website still lists the E07 prominently, suggesting this is viewed as a short-term fix rather than a major setback.
If you’re waiting on one, affected by this, or want more on specs/reviews/comparisons (e.g., vs. Cybertruck or other EVs), let me know for deeper details!
