Electric vehicles are often sold to Fleet Managers as the lower-cost option for long-term ownership. While EVs certainly deliver significant fuel savings, the latest capped price servicing schedule for the MY2025 Deepal E07 is a timely reminder that service and maintenance costs remain.
EVs Still Require Regular Servicing
A common misconception is that EVs are “maintenance free.” While they avoid oil changes and have fewer moving parts, they still require inspections, filter replacements, brake servicing, tyre rotations, software updates, and labour charges. The Deepal E07 servicing schedule makes this clear — with regular costs locked in through the brand’s capped price servicing program.
Fleet Managers planning EV transitions should take note: these costs are comparable to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. The big savings in WOLC (Whole-of-Life Cost) comparisons continue to come from the lower running cost of electricity versus petrol or diesel, not from reduced servicing bills.
Deepal E07 Capped Price Servicing Costs
The table below shows the total capped servicing costs for both Deepal E07 variants over 7 years / 140,000 kilometres.
| Service Interval | 20,000 km / 12m | 40,000 km / 24m | 60,000 km / 36m | 80,000 km / 48m | 100,000 km / 60m | 120,000 km / 72m | 140,000 km / 84m | 7-Year Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E07 EV Plus (RWD) | $161.33 | $464.65 | $523.54 | $478.64 | $283.47 | $870.10 | $172.86 | $2,954.59 |
| E07 EV AWD Performance | $161.33 | $464.65 | $640.10 | $478.64 | $239.68 | $986.65 | $172.86 | $3,143.90 |
All prices include GST. Prices effective 29/08/2025 under the DEEPAL Capped Price Servicing Program.
Higher WOLC Outlook for EVs
When Fleet Managers assess WOLC, the cost of servicing is only one part of the equation. Until residual values for EVs stabilise — and ideally rise — the outlook for most EVs continues to show a higher WOLC than comparable ICE vehicles.
This doesn’t mean EVs should be dismissed. Instead, Fleet Managers must carefully model:
- Fuel vs electricity costs (where the largest savings are found).
- Expected residual values at disposal.
- Capped servicing programs like Deepal’s, which remove some uncertainty but don’t eliminate cost.
The transition to EVs is still the right step for sustainability and long-term fuel cost savings. But the Deepal E07 servicing schedule is a reality check: fleets can’t assume maintenance is negligible. Planning ahead with accurate WOLC modelling remains essential.
