Zeekr puts BYD and Tesla on notice: 2026 Zeekr 7GT updated in China ahead of 2027 Australia arrival to take on BYD Sealion 7, Kia EV6 and Tesla Model Y

Zeekr has revealed an updated version of its 7GT electric wagon over in China, and it is scheduled to land in Australia next year.

The current model is only on sale in left-hand drive markets, including China, as well as Germany, the Netherlands and other European markets.

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It will be a rival to other popular family EVs including the Tesla Model Y and the BYD Sealion 7, looking to build on the early success of the 7X SUV.

The big change on the updated 7GT is the addition of a 900-volt platform, up from 800-volt to give it even speedier charge times.

Official charging and driving range figures have not been revealed yet.

The current 800-volt platform is capable of charging from 10-80 per cent in around 10 minutes, so expect a bump on that figure.

The previous model of the 7GT offered a driving range of more than 800km, according to the generally more lenient China Light-Vehicle testing cycle (CLTC).

The 7GT comes in rear- and all-wheel drive variants, which have both received a boost to power.

The single rear-mounted electric motor variant produces 370kW, while the dual electric motor adds a 215kW front-mounted unit.

It can complete the 0-100km/h sprint in less than three seconds.

It measures up at 4858mm long, 1900mm wide, 1445mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2925mm, making it generally bigger than the Model Y, but more similarly sized to the Sealion 7.

The 7GT is expected to launch in China in the second quarter of this year, before heading Australia next year.

Zeekr's 2026 Australia plans include an updated version of its X small SUV, and the introduction of the 009 people mover and 8X large premium SUV.