Deepal vs MG: which is better?
As of 2026, neither Deepal nor MG is better outright — it depends on what you value. MG is cheaper to get into, starting at ฿599,900 (฿199,100 below Deepal), while Deepal goes furthest on a charge at 640 km, 40 km more than its rival, and MG offers the wider choice with 17 models. For the lowest entry price choose MG; for the longest range choose Deepal.
Deepal and MG are two of the electric-vehicle brands on sale in Thailand, and this page compares them side by side using the prices, range and line-up data in the Rodfaifa directory. Deepal fields 7 models, priced from ฿799,000 up to ฿1,999,000 (average ฿1,380,429). MG fields 17 models, priced from ฿599,900 up to ฿2,499,000 (average ฿1,177,818).
On entry price, MG is the more accessible of the two, starting ฿199,100 below Deepal. Deepal costs more to get into, but the range picture is different — see below.
For driving range, Deepal offers the longer maximum at 640 km, 40 km more than its rival here. Average range across the line-ups is 526 km for Deepal and 470 km for MG. On straight-line pace, MG posts the quicker best 0–100 km/h time of 3.2s.
Drilling into the line-ups: the cheapest way into Deepal is the S05 at ฿799,000 (415 km, 53 kWh), while MG opens with the MG4 STANDARD RANGE (D) at ฿599,900 (350 km, 50 kWh). If outright range matters most, the Deepal E07 Plus reaches 640 km and the MG IM6 LONG RANGE reaches 600 km. At the top of each range, the Deepal E07 Performance AWD is the flagship at ฿1,999,000 versus the MG Maxus 9 (X) at ฿2,499,000.
In terms of choice, MG gives buyers the broader line-up with 17 models to pick from. Deepal covers SUV, Sedan body styles, while MG covers Hatchback, Van, Sports, SUV, Sedan. The right pick comes down to budget, the body style you need and how far you drive: choose MG to spend less getting in, or Deepal for the longest range on a single charge.
Both brands offer SUV, Sedan body styles, so a head-to-head on the same segment is possible. Deepal's prices span ฿1,200,000 from cheapest to dearest, against ฿1,899,100 for MG — the wider ladder gives MG more room to match a specific budget. For buyers in Thailand weighing Deepal against MG, the numbers above are the fastest way to shortlist before booking a test drive.
Specs side by side
| Comparison | Deepal | MG |
|---|---|---|
| Models | 7 | 17 |
| Starting price | ฿799,000 | ฿599,900 |
| Top price | ฿1,999,000 | ฿2,499,000 |
| Average price | ฿1,380,429 | ฿1,177,818 |
| Max range | 640 km | 600 km |
| Average range | 526 km | 470 km |
| Best 0–100 km/h | 3.96s | 3.2s |
| Body types | SUV, Sedan | Hatchback, Van, Sports, SUV, Sedan |
Bottom line: MG wins on entry price and Deepal wins on range in this Deepal vs MG match-up.