2026 Zeekr 7X Long Range RWD review

Three versions

RWD ($57,900 RRP). A 310kW rear motor, a 75kWh LFP battery, 480km of WLTP range and a claimed 0-100km/h of about 6.0 seconds. Equipment includes 19-inch wheels, a 16-inch 3.5K Mini-LED centre screen and a 13-inch driver display, a 14-way power driver's seat and 10-way passenger seat, memory, heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel, power-reclining rear seats, dual 50W wireless chargers, a 360-degree camera, a 10-speaker system and synthetic leather. Every version also gets LED headlights, heated power-folding frameless mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, a powered charge-port cover and a column-mounted gear selector.

Long Range RWD ($63,900 RRP, +$6,000). The same 310kW motor with a 100kWh NCM battery, 615km of range, a 14-way passenger seat, ventilated and massaging front seats, power steering-column adjustment, a head-up display and the 21-speaker ZEEKR Sound Pro system in a 7.1.4 layout. That is 135km more range and a lot more equipment for $6,000.

Performance AWD ($72,900 RRP, +$9,000). A second motor for 475kW and 710Nm, about 3.8 seconds to 100km/h, single-chamber air suspension, 21-inch forged wheels, Nappa leather and power rear-side sunshades. Range drops to 543km. Zeekr lists a purple and white interior and alternative wheels as cost options on some versions.

The rivals

The Tesla Model Y RWD is $58,900 RRP, $1,000 more than the 7X RWD, with 255kW, 466km of range and 175kW charging. The 7X RWD beats it on power, range and charging rate on paper. The BYD Sealion 7 Premium is $54,990 RRP with 230kW, 482km and 150kW charging and a six-year warranty. The Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor is $78,500 RRP with 620km of range and 200kW charging, so the 7X Long Range gets within 5km of its range for $14,600 less.

Drive-away and cost per week

Our drive-away estimate is about $61,800 in Victoria and $60,360 in Queensland for the RWD, $68,050 and $66,480 for the Long Range, and $77,430 and $75,660 for the Performance. On our weekly model the RWD is from $286 a week in Victoria and $284 in Queensland, the Long Range from $313 and $311, counting repayments, charging, rego, CTP and tyres. Servicing and insurance are left out because we hold no figure for either.

Range

Zeekr quotes WLTP range targets of 480km for the RWD, 615km for the Long Range and 543km for the Performance. The RWD's 75kWh pack is lithium iron phosphate; the 100kWh packs are nickel-cobalt-manganese.

What charging costs

Our rows hold an energy use of 17.0kWh/100km for all three; Zeekr's brochure does not print a figure. On that basis, 15,000km a year uses about 2,550kWh, which costs about $700 a year at Victoria's default offer (27.47c/kWh) or $713 at Queensland's reference rate (27.97c/kWh). Treat that as a guide rather than a promise for each version.

Charging speeds

On DC, the RWD is rated to 450kW and the 100kWh versions to 420kW, with our rows holding 13 and 16 minutes for 10 to 80%. Zeekr notes the actual speed depends on the charger's output, the grid and temperature. On AC, the 22kW onboard charger is unusual: on a three-phase 22kW wallbox, the 75kWh battery would fill from empty in about three and a half hours. On a common 7kW single-phase home charger it is closer to 11 hours. Vehicle-to-load is 3.3kW.

What those fast-charge times mean in kilometres: 10 to 80% is 70% of the battery, or about 52.5kWh in the RWD and 70kWh in the 100kWh versions. At the 17.0kWh/100km in our rows, that is roughly 309km of driving added in 13 minutes for the RWD and about 412km in 16 minutes for the Long Range, on a charger that can deliver the full rate.

Warranty and roadside

Zeekr covers the 7X for five years with unlimited kilometres, and the battery for eight years or 160,000km. Our rows hold five years of roadside assistance. At 15,000km a year the battery's 160,000km limit would take nearly 11 years to reach, so for most drivers the eight-year term ends first. Several rivals offer longer: BYD six years and Kia seven.

Servicing

We hold no service interval or capped-price servicing figure for the 7X, so we cannot give a five-year cost. Ask Zeekr for both before you buy.

Resale

Zeekr is new to Australia and we hold no resale figure for the 7X. Expect to rely on the used market as it develops, and budget cautiously.

The ANCAP result

ANCAP gave the 7X five stars in 2025, with 91% for adult occupant protection, 87% for child occupant protection, 78% for vulnerable road users and 78% for safety assist. Against the Sealion 7's 2025 result in our rows (87%, 93%, 76% and 78%), the 7X scores four points higher for adults and six lower for children, with the other two within two points.

What is fitted

All three versions get seven airbags, a 360-degree camera, sentry mode, auto lane change and autonomous parking assist on Zeekr's sheet. Our rows add autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, traffic sign recognition and a driver attention monitor. A rear-seat occupant monitor is also standard.

Child seats

Two ISOFIX points on the outer rear seats and three top tethers. The rear seats recline by 10 degrees under power, so check your child seat's installation instructions on how the backrest should be set.

Boot

Our rows hold 539 litres with the rear seats up and 1,978 litres folded. That is more than a Sealion 7's 500-litre rear boot. The rear seats fold manually. The boot check below tests your own pram's folded size.

Size and parking

The 7X is 4,787mm long, 1,930mm wide and 1,650mm tall on a 2,900mm wheelbase, with 173mm of ground clearance at the front and 172mm at the rear on Zeekr's sheet, and an 11.6m turning circle. The garage check below runs it against common garage sizes.

Seats

Five seats. Synthetic leather on the RWD and Long Range, Nappa leather on the Performance. Heated front and rear seats are standard throughout, and the Long Range and Performance add ventilation and massage up front. The rear seats recline 10 degrees under power, and Zeekr counts 36 storage spaces around the cabin.

Screens and sound

Every 7X has a 16-inch Mini-LED centre screen and a 13-inch driver display, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wireless in our rows), built-in navigation and over-the-air updates. The Long Range and Performance add a head-up display.

The RWD has a 10-speaker system; the others get the 21-speaker ZEEKR Sound Pro. Our rows record no DAB+ digital radio for any version, which is worth knowing if you listen to digital stations. There are dual 50W wireless charging pads and USB-C ports, and the key is an ultra-wideband fob plus an NFC card.

The Zeekr 7X Long Range RWD has 440Nm of torque, a claimed 0-100km/h of 6s. It turns in 11.6m. These are the figures that shape how quickly a car gets moving and how easily it parks.

Power and chassis

The RWD and Long Range use a 310kW, 440Nm rear motor with double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension. The Performance adds a front motor for 475kW and 710Nm and switches to single-chamber air suspension on 21-inch forged wheels. Zeekr quotes about 6.0 seconds to 100km/h for the rear-drive versions and about 3.8 seconds for the Performance. Every version uses a full 800V high-voltage system with Zeekr's PTM 2.0 thermal management, which looks after battery temperature for charging.

Towing

Our rows hold a 750kg unbraked limit and a 200kg tow-ball limit, but no braked towing figure, and Zeekr's brochure does not print one. If you plan to tow a camper or boat, get the braked rating in writing from Zeekr before you buy. We also hold no kerb weight or GVM, so we cannot calculate payload.

Who the 7X suits

The 7X suits a buyer who wants a well-equipped mid-size electric SUV with long range and 800V charging rated above 400kW. The Long Range RWD at $63,900 is the sweet spot: 615km of range, the head-up display, ventilated and massaging seats and the 21-speaker system for $6,000 more than the base car.

Who should look elsewhere

If you tow, there is no braked rating on record. If warranty length matters, Kia's seven years and BYD's six beat Zeekr's five. If you listen to DAB+ radio, check the car you are quoted. And if price is the main thing, the Sealion 7 Premium is $2,910 cheaper than the 7X RWD with a longer warranty, while the Model Y RWD costs $1,000 more and tows 1,600kg braked in our rows. See how it compares in our Sealion 7 vs Zeekr 7X vs EV5 comparison.