Deepal S05 Fuel Average & Running Cost in Pakistan

The Deepal S05 may look like an easy answer for buyers who want electric-style driving without range stress, but its real running cost depends on one big thing: where and how you charge it. The figures below are only estimates based on assumed energy prices and driving use. They are not independently measured numbers.

The S05 is a range-extended electric vehicle, or REEV. Its rear wheels are driven by an electric motor, while the 1.5-litre petrol engine works as a generator when the battery needs support. For background, read our earlier coverage: Fuel Prices in Pakistan Oct 2025 | Petrol Rs. 268.68, Diesel Rs. 276.81.

Deepal S05 cost per kilometre

For this estimate, the model uses these assumptions:

• Petrol price: Rs 335/litre

• Home electricity: Rs 50/kWh

• Wall consumption: 0.20 kWh/km

• Petrol-supported economy: 22 km/L

• Annual driving: 20,000 km

Under those inputs, home-electric driving works out to about Rs 10 per km. Petrol-supported driving comes to about Rs 15.23 per km.

That means the S05 is much cheaper to run if you can charge at home often. But these are only energy costs, not full ownership costs.

What home charging could cost

Using the assumed 0.20 kWh/km figure:

• 100 km costs about Rs 1,000

• 1,000 km costs about Rs 10,000

• 20,000 km costs about Rs 200,000

The claimed 145 km WLTP and 170 km NEDC electric ranges should not be treated as guaranteed real-world range. Highway speed, traffic, AC use, weather and charging losses can all reduce actual range. For readers comparing fuel and electricity costs, our older coverage on rising fuel rates may also help explain why petrol bills keep changing: Pakistan Fuel Price Hike March 2026: Petrol Up Rs 8, Diesel Rs 5.16 - Reasons and Impacts.

Petrol-supported driving is pricier

If you cannot charge regularly, the petrol generator becomes more important. At Rs 335 per litre and an assumed 22 km/L, the S05’s cost comes to roughly Rs 15.23 per km.

That 22 km/L figure should be read as an operating assumption, not a controlled battery-empty test. Reported city and highway figures of 20 km/L and 24 km/L are only reference points. Battery use can change the result on real trips.

Monthly and yearly energy cost

At 20,000 km a year, the estimated monthly driving distance is about 1,667 km. Based on different charging habits, the energy cost may look like this:

Driving pattern	Cost per km	Monthly cost	Annual cost
100% home-electric	Rs 10.00	Rs 16,667	Rs 200,000
70% electric, 30% petrol	Rs 11.57	Rs 19,280	Rs 231,364
30% electric, 70% petrol	Rs 13.66	Rs 22,765	Rs 273,182
100% petrol-supported	Rs 15.23	Rs 25,379	Rs 304,545

The 70% electric case is the most useful middle ground for many buyers. At that use pattern, the annual energy bill is estimated at Rs 231,364.

Public charging can change the maths

Public charging may look convenient, but it can cost far more. An illustrative motorway rate of Rs 150/kWh would work out to around Rs 30 per km at 0.20 kWh/km.

Against petrol at Rs 335/litre and 22 km/L, the break-even electricity rate is about Rs 76/kWh. If a charger costs more than that, petrol becomes cheaper on a per-kilometre basis.

Buyers should always check charger tariff, session fees, connector type and charging speed before relying on public charging.

Five-year energy estimate

Over five years at 20,000 km a year, the S05 would cover 100,000 km. Using the same assumptions:

• 70% electric / 30% petrol: about Rs 1,156,818 in energy

• 30% electric / 70% petrol: about Rs 1,365,909 in energy

If the advertised price of Rs 9,999,000 is added only as a purchase-plus-energy example, the total becomes:

• Rs 11,155,818 for the 70% electric case

• Rs 11,364,909 for the 30% electric case

This still leaves out registration, taxes, insurance, financing, tyres, repairs, charger installation and depreciation.

Costs this estimate does not cover

The petrol generator will still need scheduled service. One owner report mentioned an early drivetrain service of around Rs 14,000, but that is not an official nationwide quote.

Buyers should also confirm warranty terms, including the reported eight-year/240,000 km battery coverage and five-year/150,000 km vehicle coverage. Other costs to plan for include insurance, tyre wear, parts availability, local workshop support, battery aging and resale value.

Should you buy it for lower running cost?

The Deepal S05 makes the most sense for buyers with dependable home charging and daily drives that are short to medium in length. It is less attractive for apartment residents, frequent motorway users and people who may depend on costly public charging.

The best way to judge it is simple: check your home electricity rate, your daily distance and how often you will really use petrol. The headline combined range is not the same as your actual cost to drive.

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