Polestar 4 vs Zeekr 7X

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

Both the Polestar 4 and Zeekr 7X hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2025. Adult occupant protection scored 92% for the Polestar 4 and 91% for the Zeekr 7X.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 9 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Polestar 4 and 7 in the Zeekr 7X.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Polestar 4 features a 15.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Zeekr 7X gets a 16-inch display and 13-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Polestar 4 stands out with ventilated seats and Bowers & Wilkins audio — features our data doesn't list for the Zeekr 7X. The Zeekr 7X counters with V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Polestar 4 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Zeekr 7X offers synthetic pu leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Polestar 4 and 3-zone in the Zeekr 7X.

Drivetrain

The Polestar 4 uses a Electric Motor producing 200kW and 343Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed fixed gear to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.1 seconds.

The Zeekr 7X responds with a Electric making 310kW and 440Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6 seconds.

The Zeekr 7X has the clear power advantage at 310kW vs 200kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Zeekr 7X is 1.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 100kWh (Polestar 4) vs 75kWh (Zeekr 7X), giving WLTP ranges of 620km and 480km. DC fast charging peaks at 200kW (Polestar 4) vs 450kW (Zeekr 7X).

Space & Comfort

The Polestar 4 measures 4,840mm long on a 2,999mm wheelbase, 53mm longer than the Zeekr 7X at 4,787mm (2,900mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Polestar 4 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 526L in the Polestar 4 and 539L in the Zeekr 7X, giving the Zeekr 7X a 13L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); both turn in a 11.6 m circle, kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Polestar 4 costs about $806 a year (16.8 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Zeekr 7X about $816 a year (17 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $10 a year less for the Polestar 4.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Polestar 4) and 5 years / Unlimited (Zeekr 7X).

Where each one leads

The Polestar 4: lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($806 a year against $816).

The Zeekr 7X: the lower starting price ($57,900 against $78,500), more power (310kW against 200kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (539L against 526L).

The Verdict

Level at 75: here's what splits them

The Polestar 4 and Zeekr 7X are level on the CarSorted Score at 75 each, so neither takes the overall call. What splits them: performance (Zeekr 7X ahead by 11 points), value (Zeekr 7X ahead by 7 points), practicality (Polestar 4 ahead by 7 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Polestar 4 costs about $10 less (16.8 kWh/100km against 17 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh).

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