
Zeekr 7X pricing: New mid-size electric SUV undercuts Tesla Model Y
That's for the entry-level single-motor rear-wheel drive variant – called simply the RWD – and it means the new Chinese electric SUV undercuts the base Model Y RWD by $1000.
The mid-spec Long Range RWD is priced at $63,900 before on-roads, while the Performance AWD costs $72,900 before on-roads. For context, the Model Y Long Range AWD is smack bang in the middle of those two at $68,900 before on-roads.
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The first 1000 7X buyers will also get a 7kW home charger and Type 2 and mini portable charging cables, and won't pay any extra for exterior or interior colour options.
The 7X is available now for pre-order in Australia, where first customer deliveries will take place in October.
The mid-size electric SUV has an 800V electrical architecture and can be charged at up to 450kW on DC power and 22kW using AC power.
Using a 360kW charger, if you can find one in Australia, you can charge a 7X RWD from 10 to 80 per cent in 13 minutes and in 16 minutes for other variants (claimed).
With a 22kW home wallbox, Zeekr says it takes 4.5 hours for the RWD to be charged from 10 to 100 per cent, or 5.5 hours in the others.
Here's how the variants compare:
The Performance can do the 0-100km/h dash in a claimed 3.8 seconds, and also features active air suspension with continuous damper control.
Ground clearance can be raised by up to 45mm, and there's also an off-road mode.
The 7X measures 4787mm long, 1650mm tall and rides a 2900mm wheelbase, making it 5mm shorter than a Model Y but on a 10mm longer wheelbase.
There's 539 litres of cargo space at the rear, and up to 62L under the bonnet.
The 7X comes standard with a 16-inch touchscreen infotainment system with satellite navigation and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
A 36.2-inch augmented reality head-up display is optional, while the flagship Performance features electric front and rear doors and heated, ventilated and massaging front seats.
There's a suite of active safety and driver assist features, powered by 12 cameras and one radar system. These include adaptive cruise control, a 3D surround-view camera, front and rear cross-traffic alert, and Zeekr's Full Automatic Park Assist.
The 7X also supports over-the-air software updates, and Zeekr says these features will continue to improve over time and also gain new functionality.
As with other Zeekr models, the 7X is backed by a seven-year vehicle warranty, with seven years of roadside assistance.
Zeekr is owned by Chinese auto giant Geely, which also controls Polestar, Lotus and Volvo, and the 7X joins a pair of electric vehicles (EVs) already on sale Down Under: the X small crossover SUV, and the large 009 people mover.
The brand has sold more than 520,000 vehicles globally since launching in China in 2021.
MORE: Explore the Zeekr 7X showroom
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
The Zeekr 7X will undercut the top-selling Tesla Model Y in Australia, with a base price of $57,900 before on-road costs.
That's for the entry-level single-motor rear-wheel drive variant – called simply the RWD – and it means the new Chinese electric SUV undercuts the base Model Y RWD by $1000.
The mid-spec Long Range RWD is priced at $63,900 before on-roads, while the Performance AWD costs $72,900 before on-roads. For context, the Model Y Long Range AWD is smack bang in the middle of those two at $68,900 before on-roads.
CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal.
The first 1000 7X buyers will also get a 7kW home charger and Type 2 and mini portable charging cables, and won't pay any extra for exterior or interior colour options.
The 7X is available now for pre-order in Australia, where first customer deliveries will take place in October.
The mid-size electric SUV has an 800V electrical architecture and can be charged at up to 450kW on DC power and 22kW using AC power.
Using a 360kW charger, if you can find one in Australia, you can charge a 7X RWD from 10 to 80 per cent in 13 minutes and in 16 minutes for other variants (claimed).
With a 22kW home wallbox, Zeekr says it takes 4.5 hours for the RWD to be charged from 10 to 100 per cent, or 5.5 hours in the others.
Here's how the variants compare:
The Performance can do the 0-100km/h dash in a claimed 3.8 seconds, and also features active air suspension with continuous damper control.
Ground clearance can be raised by up to 45mm, and there's also an off-road mode.
The 7X measures 4787mm long, 1650mm tall and rides a 2900mm wheelbase, making it 5mm shorter than a Model Y but on a 10mm longer wheelbase.
There's 539 litres of cargo space at the rear, and up to 62L under the bonnet.
The 7X comes standard with a 16-inch touchscreen infotainment system with satellite navigation and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
A 36.2-inch augmented reality head-up display is optional, while the flagship Performance features electric front and rear doors and heated, ventilated and massaging front seats.
There's a suite of active safety and driver assist features, powered by 12 cameras and one radar system. These include adaptive cruise control, a 3D surround-view camera, front and rear cross-traffic alert, and Zeekr's Full Automatic Park Assist.
The 7X also supports over-the-air software updates, and Zeekr says these features will continue to improve over time and also gain new functionality.
As with other Zeekr models, the 7X is backed by a seven-year vehicle warranty, with seven years of roadside assistance.
Zeekr is owned by Chinese auto giant Geely, which also controls Polestar, Lotus and Volvo, and the 7X joins a pair of electric vehicles (EVs) already on sale Down Under: the X small crossover SUV, and the large 009 people mover.
The brand has sold more than 520,000 vehicles globally since launching in China in 2021.
MORE: Explore the Zeekr 7X showroom
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
The Zeekr 7X will undercut the top-selling Tesla Model Y in Australia, with a base price of $57,900 before on-road costs.
That's for the entry-level single-motor rear-wheel drive variant – called simply the RWD – and it means the new Chinese electric SUV undercuts the base Model Y RWD by $1000.
The mid-spec Long Range RWD is priced at $63,900 before on-roads, while the Performance AWD costs $72,900 before on-roads. For context, the Model Y Long Range AWD is smack bang in the middle of those two at $68,900 before on-roads.
CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal.
The first 1000 7X buyers will also get a 7kW home charger and Type 2 and mini portable charging cables, and won't pay any extra for exterior or interior colour options.
The 7X is available now for pre-order in Australia, where first customer deliveries will take place in October.
The mid-size electric SUV has an 800V electrical architecture and can be charged at up to 450kW on DC power and 22kW using AC power.
Using a 360kW charger, if you can find one in Australia, you can charge a 7X RWD from 10 to 80 per cent in 13 minutes and in 16 minutes for other variants (claimed).
With a 22kW home wallbox, Zeekr says it takes 4.5 hours for the RWD to be charged from 10 to 100 per cent, or 5.5 hours in the others.
Here's how the variants compare:
The Performance can do the 0-100km/h dash in a claimed 3.8 seconds, and also features active air suspension with continuous damper control.
Ground clearance can be raised by up to 45mm, and there's also an off-road mode.
The 7X measures 4787mm long, 1650mm tall and rides a 2900mm wheelbase, making it 5mm shorter than a Model Y but on a 10mm longer wheelbase.
There's 539 litres of cargo space at the rear, and up to 62L under the bonnet.
The 7X comes standard with a 16-inch touchscreen infotainment system with satellite navigation and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
A 36.2-inch augmented reality head-up display is optional, while the flagship Performance features electric front and rear doors and heated, ventilated and massaging front seats.
There's a suite of active safety and driver assist features, powered by 12 cameras and one radar system. These include adaptive cruise control, a 3D surround-view camera, front and rear cross-traffic alert, and Zeekr's Full Automatic Park Assist.
The 7X also supports over-the-air software updates, and Zeekr says these features will continue to improve over time and also gain new functionality.
As with other Zeekr models, the 7X is backed by a seven-year vehicle warranty, with seven years of roadside assistance.
Zeekr is owned by Chinese auto giant Geely, which also controls Polestar, Lotus and Volvo, and the 7X joins a pair of electric vehicles (EVs) already on sale Down Under: the X small crossover SUV, and the large 009 people mover.
The brand has sold more than 520,000 vehicles globally since launching in China in 2021.
MORE: Explore the Zeekr 7X showroom
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
The Zeekr 7X will undercut the top-selling Tesla Model Y in Australia, with a base price of $57,900 before on-road costs.
That's for the entry-level single-motor rear-wheel drive variant – called simply the RWD – and it means the new Chinese electric SUV undercuts the base Model Y RWD by $1000.
The mid-spec Long Range RWD is priced at $63,900 before on-roads, while the Performance AWD costs $72,900 before on-roads. For context, the Model Y Long Range AWD is smack bang in the middle of those two at $68,900 before on-roads.
CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal.
The first 1000 7X buyers will also get a 7kW home charger and Type 2 and mini portable charging cables, and won't pay any extra for exterior or interior colour options.
The 7X is available now for pre-order in Australia, where first customer deliveries will take place in October.
The mid-size electric SUV has an 800V electrical architecture and can be charged at up to 450kW on DC power and 22kW using AC power.
Using a 360kW charger, if you can find one in Australia, you can charge a 7X RWD from 10 to 80 per cent in 13 minutes and in 16 minutes for other variants (claimed).
With a 22kW home wallbox, Zeekr says it takes 4.5 hours for the RWD to be charged from 10 to 100 per cent, or 5.5 hours in the others.
Here's how the variants compare:
The Performance can do the 0-100km/h dash in a claimed 3.8 seconds, and also features active air suspension with continuous damper control.
Ground clearance can be raised by up to 45mm, and there's also an off-road mode.
The 7X measures 4787mm long, 1650mm tall and rides a 2900mm wheelbase, making it 5mm shorter than a Model Y but on a 10mm longer wheelbase.
There's 539 litres of cargo space at the rear, and up to 62L under the bonnet.
The 7X comes standard with a 16-inch touchscreen infotainment system with satellite navigation and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
A 36.2-inch augmented reality head-up display is optional, while the flagship Performance features electric front and rear doors and heated, ventilated and massaging front seats.
There's a suite of active safety and driver assist features, powered by 12 cameras and one radar system. These include adaptive cruise control, a 3D surround-view camera, front and rear cross-traffic alert, and Zeekr's Full Automatic Park Assist.
The 7X also supports over-the-air software updates, and Zeekr says these features will continue to improve over time and also gain new functionality.
As with other Zeekr models, the 7X is backed by a seven-year vehicle warranty, with seven years of roadside assistance.
Zeekr is owned by Chinese auto giant Geely, which also controls Polestar, Lotus and Volvo, and the 7X joins a pair of electric vehicles (EVs) already on sale Down Under: the X small crossover SUV, and the large 009 people mover.
The brand has sold more than 520,000 vehicles globally since launching in China in 2021.
MORE: Explore the Zeekr 7X showroom
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au

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