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Zeekr X opens for booking, two variants, 0-100 km/h in 4.8s, estimated price below RM180k

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Zeekr Malaysia today officially opens booking for the urban electric SUV model Zeekr X for the local market.

The Zeekr X is offered in two main variants, namely Premium and Flagship AWD.

The Premium version is powered by a rear-wheel-drive electric motor with 268 hp, accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds.

Meanwhile, the Flagship AWD version comes with two electric motors generating 422 hp, achieving a 0-100 km/h acceleration in just 3.8 seconds.

A 66 kWh battery pack comes as standard, allowing a range of up to 440 km, in addition to supporting fast DC charging at 150 kW (10-80 percent charging in 30 minutes).

There are five color options including Crystal White, Mist Grey, Grid Grey, Palace Beige, and Pine Green, while the interior cabin is available in Charcoal Black and Stone Grey.

The Zeekr X also comes equipped with ADAS features, including Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Automatic Lane Changing (ALC), Lane Centering Control (LCC), Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Front (CMSF) and Rear (CMSR) Collision Mitigation Support, Front (FCTA) and Rear (RCTA) Cross-Traffic Avoidance Support, and more.

Additionally, the Zeekr X is equipped with seven airbags, a 360-degree camera system, and a dashcam for recording driving footage.

The estimated price range for the Zeekr X starts from RM180,000, with buyers required to pay a reservation fee of RM2,000.

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2025 Zeekr 007, EV with the fastest battery charging time in the world

Zeekr has launched the 2025 electric sedan model 007, bringing several improvements such as faster charging time, new-generation batteries, and a smart cockpit.

There have been no changes in terms of power, as the standard rear-wheel-drive version is still capable of producing up to 415 hp, while the all-wheel-drive version is capable of generating 636 hp.

However, Zeekr has reprogrammed the algorithm, with the 0-100 km/h acceleration now at a rapid 5.0 seconds for the RWD version.

Meanwhile, the AWD version maintains its acceleration at a swift 2.84 seconds.

The Zeekr 007 can be equipped with a 100 kWh CATL Qilin ternary lithium battery pack with fast charging at 5C.

There is also the second-generation 75 kWh Golden Brick lithium iron phosphate battery with improved charging speed from 4.5C to 5.5C, theoretically achieving a 10-80 percent SoC charge in 10.5 minutes.

Zeekr claims that the Golden Brick battery is the world’s fastest mass-produced charging battery, offering a range of up to 688 km.

For the cabin space, Zeekr has upgraded the operating system to the Zeekr OS AI, which can actively provide recommendations based on current scenarios.

Zeekr 007 is also equipped with the Haohan 2.0 smart driving system assisted by LiDAR sensors, Nvidia Orin X processors, and over 30 sensors to enable it to handle various traffic situations on the road.

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Zeekr 7X, Electric SUV to Challenge Tesla Model Y

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The premium electric mobility brand under Geely, Zeekr, has just unveiled a new model positioned to challenge the Tesla Model Y – the Zeekr 7X.

The 7X is a full-time electric SUV built on the SEA (Sustainable Experience Architecture) platform, the same foundation used by the Zeekr 007 sedan.

Not many specification details have been disclosed at this time.

 

However, according to reports, the Zeekr 7X will be offered with two battery pack options – a 75 kWh LFP pack or a 100 kWh ternary NMC battery pack.

Two electric drive configurations are also offered, with the base version featuring a rear-wheel drive with 416 hp, while the dual electric motor variant can generate a power of up to 637 hp.

In terms of dimensions, the Zeekr 7X measures 4,825 mm in length, 1,930 mm wide, 1,666 mm high, with a wheelbase of approximately 2,925 mm.

Compared to the Tesla Model Y, the Zeekr 7X is 75 mm longer, with a longer wheelbase than the Tesla (2,891 mm).

 

 

The exterior design of the 7X shares many elements with the 007 sedan, including the ‘Stargate’ front LED panel that can display text, followed by thin LED bars at the rear.

Based on the specifications of the 007 sedan in the Chinese market, the base level comes with a rear-wheel drive electric motor with 0-100 km/h acceleration in 5.4 seconds, while the all-wheel drive version can accelerate in just 2.84 seconds.

The Zeekr 007 sedan also offers a travel range of up to 688 km or up to 870 km based on CLTC data, in addition to supporting fast charging at 800 volts where owners can add 610 km of range in just 15 minutes.

Lastly, there is support for LiDAR sensors, 12 cameras, and Nvidia Orin-X processing chips for high-speed autonomous driving, which now covers the entire mainland China.

 

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Luxury EV brand Zeekr set to be launched in Malaysia

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ZEEKR, the luxury electric vehicle (EV) brand under the Geely Group, has reportedly signed a cooperation agreement with Sentinel Automotive Sdn. Bhd. for the distribution of its EVs in Malaysia.

According to CarNewsChina (CNC), the agreement was signed on June 8. Zeekr also signed a similar agreement with a company from Indonesia, PT Premium Auto Prima.

The automotive portal from China also reported that the brand will open its first store in Kuala Lumpur, with other stores in Selangor and Penang expected to commence construction later this year.

The first models to be introduced to Malaysia and Indonesia will be the X and 009. Previously, CNC reported that the first right-hand drive versions of the X have rolled off the the production line in China with overseas deliveries expected to begin in the third quarter of this year.

The X is a compact all-electric SUV built on the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) platform, which also underpins other Zeekr models.

Based on technical data obtained from Zeekr’s website, the X measures 4,432 mm in length, 1,836 mm in width, 1,566 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,750 mm.

It is available in RWD and AWD versions. The former features a single electric motor at the rear axle generating 272 hp and 343 Nm, enabling it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds.

Meanwhile, the AWD version with a twin-motor setup delivers 428 hp and 543 Nm. It can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 180 km/h, the same as the RWD model.

Both versions are equipped with a 69 kWh battery, providing a WLTP range of 440 km for the RWD and 400 km for the AWD.

On the other hand, the 009 is a luxury MPV measuring 5,209 mm in length, 2,024 mm in width and 1,848 mm in height. The people mover has a rather sizeable wheelbase of 3,205 mm.

The 009 is powered by two electric motors generating a total power of 544 PS, allowing it to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds.

As for the battery, the 009 is said to be the first vehicle in the world equipped with a 140 kWh CATL battery, which promises a driving range of up to 822 km based on the CLTC cycle.

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Premium EV brand Zeekr to launch in Singapore this year

ZEEKR, the premium electric vehicle brand from Geely, is set to enter the Singaporean market in 2024, The Business Times reported.

According to BT, sales will commence in the first half of this year, with first deliveries expected to take place sometime between June and July.

Representing Zeekr in Singapore is Premium Automobiles Group, which has been appointed as the official distributor of the EV brand. Premium Automobiles also serves as the official distributor of Audi in the republic.

To mark its arrival, Zeekr will be launching the 009 and X, both built on the Scalable Experience Architecture (SEA) platform developed by Geely.

The 009 is a large MPV with a length of up to 5.2 meters and a cabin capable of accommodating up to six passengers. Equipped with a 140-kWh battery, it is capable of covering a distance of more than 800 km on a full charge.

The X was introduced in February 2023 as the third model in Zeekr’s lineup. Technical details are scarce, but the compact crossover reportedly shares the same powertrain as the Smart #1, indicating that it may be offered with a 66 kWh battery with a range of 400 km.