Zeekr 7X, Electric SUV to Challenge Tesla Model Y

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.