Zeekr 7X 2026 review: RWD long-term | Part 1

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Zeekr launched in Australia in late 2024 with the X small SUV, and followed in September last year with the 7X mid-size SUV, which recently won its category in our 2026 CarsGuide Car of the Year awards.

The 7X is the subject of this long-term review, which will be comprised of three parts over the next few months.

This introductory first instalment will focus on the 7X’s pricing, key specification, safety features, powertrain, charging, warranty and servicing, while part two will deep-dive its design and practicality.

The third and final chapter will be headlined by my driving impressions and overall verdict, while I’ll be providing energy consumption updates along the way.

Let’s get to it, shall we?

How much does the Zeekr 7X cost?

The 7X line-up spans three variants, with the ‘standard range’ RWD on test here priced from $57,900 plus on-road costs.

Adding a larger battery and a longer list of standard equipment (more on those later), the mid-spec Long Range RWD costs $6000 more, while the flagship Performance AWD adds another $9000 in exchange for a second electric motor and even more features.

At this pricing, the 7X is almost half the cost of some of its similarly specified premium competitors, including the Audi Q6 e-tron (from $99,900), Lexus RZ (from $121,059), Porsche Macan Electric (from $129,800), Genesis Electrified GV70 (from $132,800) and second-generation BMW iX3 (yet to be priced), making it far better value pound for pound. Only the Polestar 4 (from $78,500) comes close.

To be fair, though, buyers will inevitably cross-shop the 7X with mainstream rivals like the ubiquitous Tesla Model Y (from $58,900) in spite of its premium ambitions.

Either way, there’s no denying that the 7X jumps out on paper in a very positive way.

What does the Zeekr 7X come with?

As mentioned, the entry-level 7X RWD already comes with a long list of features, which is sure to impress both mainstream and premium buyers.

Standard equipment includes:

• Speed-sensitive electric power steering
• Steel suspension (double-wishbone front and independent five-link rear) with passive dampers
• Dusk-sensing LED exterior lights
• Rain-sensing wipers
• 19-inch alloy wheels
• Power-folding side mirrors with heating
• Power tailgate
• Panoramic sunroof
• Keyless entry and start
• 13.0-inch digital instrument cluster
• 16.0-inch central touchscreen multimedia system with voice control
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support
• Digital radio
• Dual 50W wireless smartphone chargers
• Zeekr Sound 10-speaker sound system
• Tri-zone climate control
• 14-way power-adjustable driver seat with heating & memory functionality
• 10-way power-adjustable passenger seat with heating
• Heated steering wheel
• Power-reclining rear seats with heating
• Artificial leather upholstery
• Ambient lighting

Safety features include:

• Seven airbags (dual front, side and curtain, plus front-centre)
• Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
• Lane-keep assist
• Adaptive cruise control
• Steering assist, including auto lane change
• Traffic sign recognition
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Front and rear cross-traffic alert
• Park assist
• Surround-view cameras
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Driver monitoring
• Sentry Mode

Aside from its larger battery that I’ll detail in a moment, the 7X Long Range RWD adds:

• Rear privacy glass
• 36.2-inch head-up display
• Zeekr Sound pro 21-speaker sound system
• Cooled and massaging front seats
• 14-way power-adjustable passenger seat
• Power-adjustable steering wheel

Excluding its dual-motor powertrain, the 7X Performance AWD adds:

• Single-chamber air suspension with adaptive dampers
• 21-inch forged alloy wheels
• Automatic doors
• Power rear sunshades
• Full-grain Nappa leather upholstery

So, what’s the 7X missing? Well, there’s very little, although I would not reasonably expect cooled rear seats at this price point.

Either way, the base RWD is undoubtedly the pick of the line-up value-wise.

What is the Zeekr 7X’s powertrain?

The 7X RWD and Long Range RWD both feature a rear-mounted electric motor, which produces a heady 310kW of power and 440Nm of torque, and enables a brisk 0-100km/h acceleration time of six seconds flat.

Step up to the 7X Performance AWD and it adds a 165kW/270Nm electric motor to the front axle for combined outputs of 475kW/710Nm. That colossal set of numbers reduces the triple-digit sprint to a supercar-scaring 3.8s.

I would argue you could save at least $9000 and not get the Performance AWD as you’ll never come close to testing the limits of its, uh, performance unless you plan on regularly taking it to a racetrack. And let’s be honest, you won’t be.

What is the Zeekr 7X’s driving range?

The 7X RWD is fitted with Zeekr’s 75kWh ‘Golden Brick’ LFP battery, which enables a WLTP-rated driving range of 480km that is reasonable for an entry-level model.

If you are planning on travelling long distances regularly, the 7X Long Range RWD might be more your speed with its 100kWh ‘Qilin’ NCM battery and confidence-inducing 615km driving range.

If you opt for the 7X Performance AWD instead, you get the same large battery, but its driving range drops to a still useful 543km, which is the price you pay for dual-motor performance.

That said, it’s the RWD that offers the better charging performance, with its 800V electrical architecture supporting 450kW DC fast chargers, which can charge its battery from 10 to 80 per cent in just 13 minutes.

To put that into perspective, Australia’s existing public infrastructure tops out at 350kW in limited locations, so you can’t currently fully utilise the RWD’s charging power.

Because of their different battery chemistry, the Long Range RWD and Performance AWD can ‘only’ DC fast charge at up to 420kW, with its 10-80 per cent charge taking 16 minutes.

Either way, the 7X has a maximum AC charge rate of 22kW, which is great news if you want to charge at home using a wallbox but need to get back on the road relatively quickly.

Note the 7X also supports 3.3kW V2L (vehicle-to-load) charging, meaning either of its battery options can be used to power large appliances while away from home. It could be the ultimate campside companion.

In my real-world experience with the RWD, I averaged 15.2kWh/100km over 796km of driving in month one. This equates to a driving range of 467km, based on its useable battery capacity of 71kWh. That’s rather impressive considering I spent plenty of time on the highway, not to mention the closest I’ve ever come to an EV’s WLTP claim.

What is the Zeekr 7X’s warranty and servicing?

Like all Zeekr Australia models, the 7X comes with a five-year/unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty, with its battery covered by a separate eight-year/160,000km warranty. Both are on par for the premium and EV segments, respectively, but fall short of the seven-plus years we now regularly see in the mainstream.

The 7X also makes its presence felt with five years of roadside assistance and long recommended service intervals, at every 24 months or 40,000km (whichever comes first).

That said, a free first service at 12 months/20,000km is on offer alongside optional visits at 36 months/60,000km and 60 months/100,000km.

If you opt for the annual schedule, the 60-month/100,000km capped-price servicing plan costs $2385 or $477 on average per visit, which is relatively good in the premium segment.

Acquired: January 21, 2025

Distance travelled this month: 796km

Odometer: 3828km

Average energy consumption this month: 15.2kWh/100km