The Zeekr 7X will undercut the top-selling Tesla Mannequin Y in Australia, with a base value of $57,900 earlier than on-road prices.
That’s for the entry-level single-motor rear-wheel drive variant – known as merely the RWD – and it means the brand new Chinese language electrical SUV undercuts the bottom Mannequin Y RWD by $1000.
The mid-spec Lengthy Vary RWD is priced at $63,900 earlier than on-roads, whereas the Efficiency AWD prices $72,900 earlier than on-roads. For context, the Mannequin Y Lengthy Vary AWD is smack bang in the midst of these two at $68,900 earlier than on-roads.
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The primary 1000 7X patrons may also get a 7kW dwelling charger and Sort 2 and mini moveable charging cables, and gained’t pay any additional for exterior or inside color choices.
The 7X is out there now for pre-order in Australia, the place first buyer deliveries will happen in October.
The mid-size electrical SUV has an 800V electrical structure and could be charged at as much as 450kW on DC energy and 22kW utilizing AC energy.
Utilizing a 360kW charger, if you could find one in Australia, you possibly can cost a 7X RWD from 10 to 80 per cent in 13 minutes and in 16 minutes for different variants (claimed).
With a 22kW dwelling wallbox, Zeekr says it takes 4.5 hours for the RWD to be charged from 10 to 100 per cent, or 5.5 hours within the others.
Right here’s how the variants examine:
| RWD | Lengthy Vary RWD | Efficiency AWD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery capability | 75kWh | 100kWh | 100kWh |
| Battery chemistry | Lithium iron phosphate | Nickel manganese cobalt | Nickel manganese cobalt |
| Focused vary (WLTP) | 480km | 615km | 543km |
| Energy | 310kW | 310kW | 475kW |
| Torque | 440Nm | 440Nm | 710Nm |
The Efficiency can do the 0-100km/h sprint in a claimed 3.8 seconds, and likewise options energetic air suspension with steady damper management.
Floor clearance could be raised by as much as 45mm, and there’s additionally an off-road mode.
The 7X measures 4787mm lengthy, 1650mm tall and rides a 2900mm wheelbase, making it 5mm shorter than a Mannequin Y however on a 10mm longer wheelbase.
There’s 539 litres of cargo house on the rear, and as much as 62L underneath the bonnet.
The 7X comes customary with a 16-inch touchscreen infotainment system with satellite tv for pc navigation and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
A 36.2-inch augmented actuality head-up show is non-compulsory, whereas the flagship Efficiency options electrical entrance and rear doorways and heated, ventilated and massaging entrance seats.
There’s a set of energetic security and driver help options, powered by 12 cameras and one radar system. These embrace adaptive cruise management, a 3D surround-view digital camera, entrance and rear cross-traffic alert, and Zeekr’s Full Automated Park Help.
The 7X additionally helps over-the-air software program updates, and Zeekr says these options will proceed to enhance over time and likewise acquire new performance.
As with different Zeekr fashions, the 7X is backed by a seven-year car guarantee, with seven years of roadside help.
Zeekr is owned by Chinese language auto big Geely, which additionally controls Polestar, Lotus and Volvo, and the 7X joins a pair of electrical autos (EVs) already on sale Down Underneath: the X small crossover SUV, and the massive 009 individuals mover.
The model has bought greater than 520,000 autos globally since launching in China in 2021.
Pricing
| Zeekr 7X RWD | $57,900 |
| Zeekr 7X Lengthy Vary AWD | $63,900 |
| Zeekr 7X Efficiency AWD | $72,900 |
