New cut-price electric car sharing DNA with Mazda? Changan Deepal 07 leaked in road vehicle regulation docs as yet another new Chinese brand eyes Australian launch to rival Tesla Model Y

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A new cut-price automaker, Changan, is making moves towards launching in Australia. The Chinese state-owned company has filed for approval with the road vehicle regulator for its Deepal S07 electric SUV. Although Changan has not officially announced its Australian arrival, it has been advertising local jobs and submitting its vehicles for approval. The Deepal S07, a mid-size electric SUV, has been granted type approval in Australia and is set to rival other electric vehicles in the market. Changan’s arrival adds to the growing list of Chinese automakers targeting the Australian market in 2025.

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