Karmactive Team
Chinese electric vehicle maker Zeekr has officially launched its 7X electric SUV in Australia, bringing three variants to the local market with competitive pricing that starts at $57,900.
The company revealed the model at an Australian launch event where Frank Li, Vice President of Zeekr International and Managing Director of Zeekr Australia, announced pricing across the three-tier lineup.
Photo source: Zeekr / event press images
Pricing starts at $57,900 for the base Rear-Wheel Drive model, $63,900 for the mid-tier long-range rear-wheel drive version, while the range-topping all-wheel drive performance model will cost $72,900.
The entry-level rear-wheel drive model comes equipped with a 75 kWh “Golden Brick” battery offering 480 km of WLTP-certified range and a 0-100 km/h time of 6 seconds.
Photo source : Zeekr / Zeekr Life press kit
Stepping up to the long-range rear-wheel drive variant provides a larger 100 kWh NMC (nickel-manganese-cobalt) battery with 615 km of WLTP range while maintaining the same 6-second acceleration time.
The performance all-wheel drive model uses the same 100 kWh NMC battery but sacrifices some range for speed, delivering 543 km of WLTP range and cutting the 0-100 km/h sprint to just 3.8 seconds.
Photo source : Zeekr / Zeekr Life press kit
Like other vehicles built on Zeekr’s SEA architecture, the 7X benefits from 800-volt high-voltage battery technology. The RWD model with 75kWh battery can charge from 10-80% in just 13 minutes under optimal conditions when connected to compatible 450kW DC fast chargers, while the 100kWh models take about 16 minutes at up to 420kW DC charging.
The 800-volt system places the 7X among a small group of EVs in Australia capable of ultra-rapid charging, though the availability of chargers that can fully utilize this capability remains limited across the country.
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Safety features heavily in Zeekr’s Australian marketing, with the company highlighting the 7X’s recent 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating. According to the official press release, the SUV scored 91% for Adult Occupant Protection and 90% for Child Occupant Protection.
The 7X features a high-rigidity body structure with ultra-high-strength hot-formed steels rated up to 2,000 MPa, plus one-piece die-cast aluminum sections and multi-grid battery protection.
Photo source : Zeekr / Zeekr Life press kit
The SUV comes standard with seven airbags and features an advanced driver assistance system powered by 12 cameras and 1 radar sensor, with Mobileye technology and occupant monitoring systems.
Australian customers can choose from five exterior colors: Crystal White, Onyx Black, Tech Gray, Blue with Silver roof (excludes base RWD), and Forest Green. Interior options include Black, Black and Grey (excludes base RWD), and Purple and White (Performance AWD only).
Two wheel options are available: 19-inch multi-spoke hubs and 21-inch forged hubs. The 7X also offers Zeekr’s “Magic Carpet” active air suspension system for enhanced ride comfort.
Inside, the 7X can be equipped with a 21-speaker “Zeekr Sound Pro” audio system on Long Range RWD and Performance AWD models, while the base RWD gets a 10-speaker system. Front seat heating comes standard, while higher-spec variants add ventilation and massage functions.
To entice early adopters, Zeekr is offering exclusive pre-order incentives for the first 1,000 customers, including a seven-year vehicle warranty, seven years of roadside assistance, a 7 kW home charger with Type 2 cable, and free choice of exterior and interior colors.
The 7X enters a competitive electric SUV segment in Australia, where it will face established rivals like the Tesla Model Y. With its combination of competitive pricing, long range, and fast-charging capability, Zeekr appears to be positioning the 7X as a premium alternative with a value proposition.
The 7X marks another entry from Geely-owned brands into the Australian market, reflecting the growing presence of Chinese EV manufacturers in the country’s automotive landscape.
