Changan’s Deepal has just shaken up the EV world, launching pre-orders for its Deepal L06 sedan with an incredibly aggressive price point. This mid-size electric vehicle is set to redefine expectations, arriving with a starting price of just 139,900 yuan which is roughly 19,200 USD. For that kind of money, you get a car packed with cutting-edge tech that usually costs a lot more.
Tech That Punches Above Its Weight
The L06 is making waves because it features the world’s first 3nm automotive-grade cockpit chip. This isn’t just a marketing gimmick here it comes directly from chipmaker MediaTek. Their Tianji Cabin S1 Ultra chip, unveiled in October 2025, is a serious piece of hardware. It boasts generative AI capabilities, beefy 280K-DMIPS Armv9 CPUs, a 4-TFLOPS ray-tracing GPU, and a 53-TOPS NPU. What does that mean for you? It means the L06 can run complex 13-billion-parameter large language models (LLMs) and Stable-Diffusion-class models right in the car. It can also manage up to ten 8K/4K displays simultaneously, handle 360-degree vision, and process high-dynamic-range imaging with AI-enhanced noise reduction. Plus, it integrates 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GNSS modems, all designed to make the car smarter and more responsive.
But the tech party does not stop there. Every Deepal L06 model comes standard with LiDAR, a feature usually reserved for much pricier luxury EVs. This advanced sensor tech dramatically improves the car’s ability to “see” its surroundings, paving the way for more sophisticated driver-assistance systems and safer journeys. Adding to the car’s impressive road manners, it also incorporates magnetorheological suspension, a system that can adjust damping forces in real time to give you a ride that is both comfortable and sporty. This kind of tech is typically found in high-performance or super-luxury vehicles, so seeing it in a sub-$20,000 car is pretty wild.
Sleek Design and Practical Power
The Deepal L06 embraces a clean, minimalist design language, particularly noticeable in its sleek front end. Dimensionally, it is a substantial mid-size sedan, measuring 4830mm long, 1905mm wide, and 1480mm tall, with a generous 2900mm wheelbase. This translates to a spacious and comfortable interior for passengers.
Around back, the L06 sports a subtle “ducktail” spoiler and a large diffuser, giving it a sporty yet refined look. A full-width taillight design and the centrally placed brand logo complete the modern aesthetic. Inside, the cabin follows a classic T-shaped layout. The specially designed three-spoke steering wheel combines scroll wheels and traditional buttons, offering a good balance of modern control and tactile feedback. A large central touchscreen dominates the dashboard, with air conditioning vents neatly integrated below it. For an even more futuristic touch, the L06 also features a massive 50-inch Augmented Reality Head-Up Display (AR-HUD).
When it comes to getting around, the pure electric Deepal L06 definitely delivers. It is powered by a robust 200 kW (268 hp) motor. You have a choice of two CATL 3C supercharging battery options: a 56.12 kWh pack for a 560-kilometer range or a larger 68.82 kWh pack that extends your journey to 670 kilometers. These range figures are competitive and make the L06 a practical option for daily commuting and longer trips alike.
In a market that is increasingly demanding both advanced technology and affordability, the Deepal L06 looks like a serious contender. It shows just how quickly Chinese EV manufacturers are innovating and bringing high-end features to the masses, making us rethink what “entry-level” really means in the electric age. Need more proof? Just check out how Deepal is integrating top-tier suspension tech. Or perhaps look at how other Chinese brands are pushing boundaries in their EV offerings for example, the Changan Nevo A06 looks really promising, as do Xpeng’s innovations and its reach of one million EVs.
