{"id":65322,"date":"2026-06-09T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/latamobility.com\/?p=65322"},"modified":"2026-06-02T07:24:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T12:24:30","slug":"china-deepal-sales-first-hydrogen-sedan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/latamobility.com\/en\/china-deepal-sales-first-hydrogen-sedan\/","title":{"rendered":"China: Deepal Begins Sales of First Hydrogen Sedan with Over 700 km of Range"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sustainable mobility has reached a new milestone: Deepal<\/strong> \u2014 the premium brand of Chinese automotive giant Changan<\/strong> \u2014 has officially started selling its first hydrogen-powered passenger vehicle. The announcement took place at the Beijing Auto Show 2026<\/strong>, one of the most important industry stages globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until now, hydrogen cars were almost exclusively confined to heavy commercial transport and bus fleets. But the arrival of the Deepal SL03 hydrogen sedan completely changes the equation<\/strong> by bringing clean propulsion technology directly to the family segment \u2014 a space traditionally dominated by battery electric vehicles and hybrids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this bet, Deepal<\/strong> becomes one of the first large\u2011scale Chinese manufacturers to democratize access to a technology<\/strong> that many specialists consider key to a zero\u2011emission future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hydrogen sedan promises a range of over 700 kilometers<\/strong> under the demanding CLTC homologation cycle and ultra\u2011fast refueling times of about three minutes<\/strong> \u2014 very similar to a traditional gas car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Technical Specifications of the Deepal SL03<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The newest member of the Deepal<\/strong> family is neither an experimental model nor a simple statement of principles. It is a real production vehicle<\/strong> already available through the company\u2019s sales channels in the Chinese market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Deepal SL03 hydrogen<\/strong> is equipped with the first\u2011generation fuel cell system fully developed by Changan<\/strong>. And it is not a compromise technology. According to Yu Cheng<\/strong>, General Director of Global Product Development at Deepal, this powertrain exceeds current efficiency and performance standards by more than 10%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The technological heart of this sedan is an electric motor with 160 kW maximum power<\/strong> and 320 Nm of torque<\/strong>, which gets electricity from the chemical reaction between hydrogen stored in high\u2011pressure tanks and oxygen from the outside air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result is zero local pollutant emissions<\/strong> and an energy conversion system efficiency exceeding 60% \u2014 a figure notably higher than conventional combustion engines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the main advantages are its range \u2014 well above the average of battery electric vehicles<\/strong> \u2014 and refueling in just three minutes<\/strong>, completely eliminating so\u2011called \u201crange anxiety.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Deepal\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Deepal: A Brand in Full Commercial Expansion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In parallel with the launch of its first hydrogen vehicle, Deepal<\/strong> is going through a spectacular expansion phase<\/strong>. During March 2026, the brand sold 31,742 vehicles in China<\/strong> \u2014 a growth of 69.4%<\/strong> compared to the same period last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this way, Deepal<\/strong> is establishing itself as one of the fastest\u2011growing emerging brands in the electrified mobility segment. This commercial momentum is especially relevant because it shows that there is a customer base willing to bet on new clean propulsion technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The positive reception of the brand\u2019s battery electric and extended\u2011range electric models lays the groundwork for hydrogen vehicles to replicate these sales volumes in the near future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the launch of the Deepal SL03 hydrogen<\/strong> is not an isolated event \u2014 it responds to a perfectly planned roadmap<\/strong>. Deepal<\/strong> and Changan<\/strong> are already working at full capacity on a second generation of their fuel cell system, with a target date before the end of 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The stated goals of this new family of systems are to further optimize energy efficiency<\/strong> and substantially reduce production costs<\/strong> \u2014 especially for the fuel cell and hydrogen storage systems, which currently account for the most expensive parts of the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Deepal\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Alliance Between Changan, Huawei, and CATL<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the key advantages of Changan<\/strong> and Deepal<\/strong> in the race for electromobility is their ability to form strategic alliances<\/strong> with the most advanced technology suppliers in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company works closely with communications giant Huawei<\/strong> to develop state\u2011of\u2011the\u2011art infotainment, connectivity, and driver assistance systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, the alliance with CATL<\/strong> \u2014 the world\u2019s largest manufacturer of batteries for electric vehicles \u2014 guarantees Deepal<\/strong> access to the most advanced lithium\u2011ion cells on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This multi\u2011sector collaboration makes the brand a formidable rival<\/strong> to traditional European, Japanese, and American manufacturers, who are also vying for leadership in hydrogen technology for passenger cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For all these reasons, Changan<\/strong> and Deepal<\/strong> are in a privileged position to advance this technological revolution in the coming years \u2014 and to get ahead of other companies<\/strong> in commercializing a real, functional, and competitive solution in a segment (the family car) that until now remained off\u2011limits for hydrogen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The success or failure of this bet will be known in the coming months, when the first customers receive their units and share their daily usage experiences. But one thing is clear:<\/strong> Deepal has already written the first page of a new chapter in the history of sustainable mobility<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Deepal\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Medell\u00edn as the Epicenter of Regional Electromobility<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Latam Mobility Colombia 2026<\/a><\/strong> is the most important sustainable mobility sector meeting in the region. The event is scheduled for June 10 and 11<\/strong> at the emblematic Orquideorama of the Medell\u00edn Botanical Garden<\/strong> \u2014 a setting that merges nature, innovation, and the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event is scheduled for June 10 and 11 at the iconic Orquideorama of the Medellin Botanical Garden<\/strong>, a setting that blends nature, innovation, and the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over two days, more than 1,000 attendees including business leaders, public policy makers, technology experts, and representatives of the mobility ecosystem will share experiences, success stories, and strategies to accelerate the energy transition in Latin America<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The meeting will feature special participation from Costa Rica as a guest country, allowing an exchange of best practices between two nations that have made significant progress in decarbonizing their vehicle fleets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The agenda will include panels on charging infrastructure<\/strong>, commercial fleet electrification, green financing, regulation, and the role of electric vehicles in building more livable cities. Medell\u00edn, globally recognized for its innovative spirit<\/strong>, will thus become the epicenter of discussions that will define the course of mobility in the next decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For all actors involved in the electromobility value chain, from manufacturers and technology providers to fleet operators and government entities, Latam Mobility Colombia 2026<\/a><\/strong> represents an unparalleled opportunity to establish alliances, learn about the latest sector trends, and actively contribute to designing a cleaner, more efficient, and more connected future<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event takes place at the Medell\u00edn Botanical Garden on June 10 and 11. Sustainable mobility does not wait: the time to act and collaborate is now.<\/strong> Get your tickets here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n