Zeekr 7X 2024 launched in Chengdu – Rival of Tesla Model Y, Xpeng G6; up to 646 PS, 780 km range of CLTC EV
The Zeekr 7X made its official debut in China at this year’s Chengdu Auto Show, with deliveries expected to begin in China in late September. According to Car NewsChinaThe 7X will also be sold in overseas markets within a year of its launch in the domestic market.
Built on the PMA2+ platform (derived from Geely’s Sustainable Experience Architecture) that also underpins the 007, the 7X features an 800V electrical architecture and will be offered with two battery options.
First is Zeekr self-developed ‘Golden Brick’ The 75 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery provides up to 605 km of range based on China’s extremely generous CLTC standard. It supports 5.5C charging – the ‘C’ refers to how many times the battery can be charged in an hour – and can reach 10-80% state of charge (SoC) in 10.5 minutes via DC fast charging.
The alternative is CATL’s 100kWh ‘Qilin’ nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery, which has a longer range of up to 780km, but instead charges on 5C. These battery options are similar to those offered with the latest 007 also launched this year.
The 7X is available in single- or dual-motor configurations, the former being rear-wheel drive and delivering 421 PS (416 hp or 310 kW), while the latter is all-wheel drive and adds an additional electric motor at the front rated at 224 PS (221 hp or 165 kW) for a total output of 646 PS (637 hp or 475 kW) and a 0-62 mph time of 3.8 seconds.
As seen on the 007, the 7X features an interactive light strip just above the main headlights at the front. There’s also a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor, fender-mounted sensors, full-width ‘Super Red’ taillights, and pop-out door handles.
At 4,825 mm long, 1,930 mm wide, 1,666 mm high and with a wheelbase of 2,925 mm, the five-seater 7X is larger in size when compared to its direct rival, Tesla Model Y. Other notable competitors include Xpeng G6Li Auto L6 as well as Xiaomi MX11 are coming soon.
Inside, the 7X features a simple dashboard design with a digital instrument cluster and a 16-inch central touchscreen with mini-LED technology and 3.5K resolution, the latter accompanied by a few physical controls below. The infotainment system and its many functions are powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip.
It looks like Zeekr has taken a page from Luxury MPV 009 when designing the 7X’s rear passenger space, as it is equipped with premium features. First, there are power seats with extendable leg rests combined with electric sun blinds for the windows as well as airplane-style tray tables that fold out from the back of the front seats.
For the “boss experience”, higher-spec variants come with a 13-inch 2K OLED touchscreen integrated into the back of the front passenger seat and an electrically adjustable table top capable of holding 20kg.
If that wasn’t enough, the car also has electric blinds for the non-opening panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated seats, and a touchscreen integrated into the armrest to access various functions from the rear.
There’s no shortage of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), with dual Nvidia Orin X chips providing 508 TOPS of computing power to enable features like automatic emergency braking and some degree of self-driving. Specifics aren’t yet available, but the 7X will have the same suite of systems as the new 007.
Pricing for the 7X in China is still unknown, although it is estimated to be between 240,000 and 350,000 yuan (about RM146,000 to RM213,000). With the 7X already confirmed as a global model, it is likely to come to Malaysia, although we are still waiting for the Zeekr to launch. 009 And X here. What do you think? Is the 7X the electric vehicle (EV) you want here? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.
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