Zeekr 7X Australia specs and price revealed
A bold new plan from a new Chinese EV maker will directly undermine Tesla in Australia while addressing buyer concerns about going electric.
Chinese EV maker Zeekr has announced a bold move that could undermine Tesla’s hold on the Australian market.
Many vehicles in Australia are capable of ultra-fast charging; however, their ability is limited in practice due to underdeveloped EV infrastructure.
Yes, Tesla does offer Superchargers, but this infrastructure is often exclusive to Tesla owners.
For other EV drivers, there are limited public EVs that support truly rapid charging.
In New South Wales, if you exclude Tesla-exclusive chargers, there are approximately a dozen stations capable of 350kWh or higher charging that are available to the public.
Currently, there are 93,078 registered electric vehicles in the State, according to Transport NSW.
This equates to thousands of electric vehicles for every 350kW charger in New South Wales.
Zeekr views this as an opportunity to bring their ultra-fast 800V charging stations to Australia, which has already seen immense success in China.
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Zeekr Vice President Frank Li says the company is “seriously considering” building a network of ultra-fast chargers around Australia to accommodate the growing need of their customers.
“We’re seriously considering this to support our 800V vehicles. Fast, reliable charging is essential to the Zeekr experience, and we’re working on solutions that deliver real value to our customers,” Mr Li says.
The company plans to launch a massive charging network as part of its ambitious strategy for the Australian market, following the recent introduction of the Zeekr 7X, which is the company’s first vehicle to feature an 800V platform in Australia.
Zeekr’s mid-sized SUV competes directly with other popular models, such as the Tesla Model Y, BYD Sealion 7, and various other electric SUVs.
The 2025 Zeekr 7X starts at $57,900 before on-road costs (around $64,000 drive-away), with the flagship Performance AWD variant priced at $72,900. That positions the 7X about $1000 cheaper than the Tesla Model Y, though slightly more expensive than the BYD Sealion 7.
Zeekr says the price for the 7X, which joins the Zeekr X (a small SUV) and the Zeekr 009 (a luxury people mover) in the brand’s expanding Australian line-up, remains competitive in the country’s growing market.
“This was intended to bring the Zeekr brand to more Australian homes. With so much to offer, we really feel this is incredible value,” Mr Li said.
“We justify our price positioning by delivering long-term value and a tech-forward ownership experience tailored to discerning Australian drivers.”
The 7X range comprises three main variants: the RWD (standard range), RWD long-range, and 7X Performance AWD.
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The RWD model features Zeekr’s 75kWh (LFP) “Golden Battery” technology, which enables rapid charging from 10 per cent to 80 per cent in just 13 minutes.
This model also comes standard with height-adjustable air suspension, heated front seats, 19-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof (with electric sunshade), and interior ambient lighting.
According to the EV brand, this variant is capable of a claimed 0-100km/h sprint in around 6.0 seconds.
Next in line is the 7X RWD long-range model, which features similar characteristics to the RWD model but offers a larger 100 kWh battery. Despite the increased battery capacity, performance remains unchanged compared to the standard RWD model.
The top-spec model of the Zeekr 7X range is the Performance AWD, which delivers the best performance figures in the line-up and shares its battery with the Long Range RWD variant.
It is equipped with the same 100 kWh battery found in the long-range model but uses twin electric motors, enabling a 0-100 km/h acceleration in just 3.8 seconds.
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The EV brand aims to sell over 2,000 electric vehicles in 2025, and according to Melvyn Low, Zeekr’s Head of Product, the 7X plays a crucial role in the brand’s achievement of this milestone.
“Our insights into Australian consumers reveal a strong appetite for EVs that combine practicality, performance, and premium design — without the compromises often seen in legacy models,” Melvyn said.
“The 7X reflects this understanding, offering a purpose-built electric SUV tailored to local driving conditions and lifestyle needs, with the space, tech, and refinement modern drivers expect.
“With performance at its core and continuous evolution through OTA updates, the 7X redefines what it means to drive premium.”
Originally published as Zeekr 7X Australia specs and price revealed
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