Changan’s Deepal has launched its rugged off-road range extender SUV, the G318, in China at a price range spanning from 175,900 to 318,000 yuan (equivalent to 24,300 USD to 43,900 USD). The Deepal G318 comprises six versions, catering to both two-wheel and four-wheel drive options.

Marking Deepal’s inaugural venture into new energy vehicles for hardcore off-road driving, the G318 incorporates range extension EV technology. A range extender EV, or Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV), combines an electric motor with an internal combustion engine or fuel cell generator to extend its driving range beyond what’s possible with the battery alone.

Power for the G318 comes from a range-extender system, comprising a 112 kW (150 hp) 1.5T engine, electric motor(s), and the Golden Bell Battery 2.0. It boasts a top speed of 175 km/h, with a 30-minute charging time for the fastest 30% – 80% charge and a comprehensive range of 1,000 km (CLTC).

In terms of its drivetrain, the two-wheel-drive model of the G318 features a rear electric motor with 110 kW (148 hp), delivering a maximum power of 185 kW (248 hp) and peak torque of 310 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds. The lithium iron phosphate battery pack options include capacities of 18.99 kWh and 35.07 kWh, corresponding to pure electric ranges of 100 km, 184 km, and 190 km (CLTC).

On the other hand, the four-wheel-drive configuration comprises a front electric motor generating 131 kW (176 hp) and a rear electric motor producing 185 kW (248 hp), resulting in a maximum power output of 316 kW (424 hp) and peak torque of 572 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds. The lithium iron phosphate battery pack capacity for this model is 35.07 kWh, offering pure electric ranges of 174 km and 184 km (CLTC).

The dimensions of the Deepal G318 are 5010/1985/1895 mm, with a wheelbase of 2880 mm. It boasts a torsional rigidity of 45000 Nm/°, a minimum ground clearance (including the battery pack) of 278 mm, an approach angle of 27°, and a departure angle of 31°.

Moreover, the Deepal G318 is equipped with 16 driving modes. These include five daily modes, five terrain modes (such as wading, snow, rugged terrain, mud, and sand), three special scenes (tank turn, steep slope descent, off-road crawling), and three energy management modes.