2026 Zeekr 7X Lengthy Vary RWD evaluation: Lengthy-term introduction

A brand new bombshell enters the CarExpert villa!

Excuse the Love Island reference, however the Zeekr 7X is scorching property proper now, even when it is not proper on the high of the VFACTS gross sales charts. With enormous shopper curiosity on-line and anecdotally reported by Zeekr and its vendor community, the Chinese language model’s mid-size electrical SUV has actually made a splash Down Beneath because it arrived right here final October.

CarExpert has seen enormous engagement and site visitors on all issues Zeekr and Zeekr 7X of late, so we determined to get our arms on one for a longer-term analysis to see what all of the fuss is about. Meet our new 2026 Zeekr 7X Lengthy Vary long-termer.

With a beginning worth just below $64,000 earlier than on-road prices, the mid-spec 7X sits at a aggressive worth level to equal rivals, specifically different ‘Lengthy Vary’ or ‘Efficiency’ electrical SUVs just like the Tesla Mannequin Y Premium Lengthy Vary AWD ($68,900 plus ORCs), BYD Sealion 7 Efficiency ($63,990), Kia EV5 Earth ($64,990), Cupra Tavascan Endurance ($66,490) and Skoda Enyaq 85 Sportline ($63,990 drive-away).

That is regardless of Zeekr being pitched as one thing of a premium model, versus a extra mainstream proposition like its Geely father or mother firm’s namesake model.

Over the few months we’ll have the keys to the 7X, we need to get a greater concept of what the Zeekr looks like in on a regular basis driving, and discover out if something fascinating pops like it will for purchasers throughout their preliminary months of possession.

Is there something you’d wish to know extra about? Depart us a remark on the backside of this text.

How a lot does the Zeekr 7X price?

Whereas the vary begins from $57,900 plus on-road prices, the Lengthy Vary RWD have been testing right here with its bigger battery bumps the sticker worth to $63,900 plus on-roads and choices.

Our check automobile’s Crystal White exterior paint provides $1500, as does the optionally available ‘Black and Gray PU’ inside remedy over the usual Black. As you see right here, you are $66,900 plus on-roads, or about $73,400 drive-away in line with the Chinese language model’s on-line configurator.

As famous within the intro, the ‘Lengthy Vary’ 7X is priced within the thick of the mid-size electrical phase, amid competitors from Tesla and different Chinese language manufacturers to extra well-established producers.

To see how the Zeekr 7X strains up towards the competitors, take a look at our comparability instrument

What’s beneath the bonnet?

A frunk. Beneath its glossy sheetmetal, nonetheless, the 7X Lengthy Vary ups battery capability from 75kWh to 100kWh (with NMC chemistry) in comparison with the bottom ‘RWD’, however retains a single-motor rear-wheel drive format.

The Zeekr’s 800V electrical structure permits for DC fast-charging speeds of as much as 420kW on this spec, however good luck discovering an EV charging station in Australia able to such speeds. No less than you may take advantage of the 350kW ‘Extremely-Quick’ community and the handful of 400kW stations dotted across the nation, although.

With the added vitality density, the ‘focused’ WLTP driving vary rises from 480km to 615km, although the 310kW/440Nm rear e-motor stays the identical. The larger battery seems so as to add solely 20kg to the kerb mass (2265kg vs 2245kg).

To see how the Zeekr 7X strains up towards the competitors, take a look at our comparability instrument

What do you get?

Even the bottom Zeekr 7X comes comprehensively geared up, although the Lengthy Vary provides greater than only a bigger battery.

2026 Zeekr 7X RWD tools highlights:

• 19-inch alloy wheels
• LED headlights
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Panoramic glass roof incl. energy sunshade
• Autonomous parking help
• Sentry Mode
• 13.02-inch digital instrument cluster
• 16-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – Wi-fi
• Satellite tv for pc navigation
• 10-speaker sound system
• 2 x 50W wi-fi telephone chargers
• Tri-zone local weather management
• 4-zone voice command
• Ambient lighting
• Leatherette upholstery
• 14-way energy driver’s seat incl. reminiscence
• 10-way energy passenger seat incl. reminiscence
• Heated entrance, rear seats
• Rear bench with 10-degree energy recline
• Leather-based-wrapped steering wheel – heated

Lengthy Vary RWD provides:

• Rear privateness glass
• 36.2-inch head-up show
• Energy-adjustable steering wheel
• Massaging entrance seats
• Ventilated entrance seats

To see how the Zeekr 7X strains up towards the competitors, take a look at our comparability instrument

Is the Zeekr 7X protected?

The Zeekr 7X lineup has a five-star ANCAP security ranking with a 2025 date stamp – and this is applicable to all variants.

Normal security tools contains:

• 7 airbags
• Adaptive cruise management
• Autonomous emergency braking – AEB
• • Pedestrian
  • Bicycle owner 
  • Automobile
  • Junction
• Auto Lane Change
• Auto park help
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Cross-traffic alert – entrance, rear
• Driver monitoring
• Lane-centring
• Lane-keep help
• Parking sensors – entrance, rear
• Velocity signal recognition
• Encompass-view digital camera
• Site visitors jam help

To see how the Zeekr 7X strains up towards the competitors, take a look at our comparability instrument

How a lot does the Zeekr 7X price to run?

Zeekr Australia provides a five-year, unlimited-kilometre new-vehicle guarantee with 5 years of roadside help thrown in, whereas the high-voltage battery and associated EV componentry is warranted for eight years or 160,000km – with the battery’s state-of-health (SoH) warranted for 70 per cent of its unique capability.

We’re ready to listen to again from Zeekr Australia about up to date service pricing plans for the 7X vary. Beforehand, the model has marketed a five-year plan costing $2385 for the dual-motor 7X Efficiency.

To see how the Zeekr 7X strains up towards the competitors, take a look at our comparability instrument

CarExpert’s Tackle the Zeekr 7X

Our prolonged time with the 7X will give us a fairly good indication of whether or not this Chinese language EV is worthy of all of the hype.

Early indicators are good, however we’re eager to dwell with it day-to-day over a number of months, take it out for some longer journeys, and see the way it goes after making use of its first over-the-air software program replace.

It’s going to even be fascinating to see whether or not Zeekr’s ‘focused’ WLTP vary is achievable in the true world, because the 600km-plus claimed determine is among the many greatest in its class.

We’re additionally eager to reply any questions you may need in regards to the Zeekr 7X in the event you’re available in the market for a mid-size electrical SUV, so go away us a remark under and we’ll attempt to get to all of them!

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