Zeekr 7X vs Tesla Model Y
The premium Chinese newcomer brings more range and more kit for less. Is the Tesla still worth it?
Specifications and pricing correct at time of publishing. Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Zeekr 7X Long Range RWD
From $63,900
Electric SUV
100kWh single motor
310kW
~17.0kWh/100km
5★ ANCAP (2025)
539L
Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD
From $68,900
Electric SUV
75kWh dual motor
378kW
~15.9kWh/100km
5★ ANCAP (2025)
854L + 117L frunk
Price Breakdown
We are matching the long-range pick of each, the variant most family buyers actually choose. The Zeekr 7X Long Range lands at $63,900; the Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD at $68,900. That is a $5,000 gap, and the Zeekr still offers a bigger battery and slightly more range on top of the saving. If you have seen a $14,000 figure quoted for this pairing, that predates the Tesla's current pricing.
| Variant | Range | RRP |
|---|---|---|
| Zeekr 7X RWD | 480km | $57,900 |
| Zeekr 7X Long Range RWD | 615km | $63,900 |
| Zeekr 7X Performance AWD | 543km | $72,900 |
| Tesla Model Y RWD | 466km | $65,900 |
| Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | 600km | $68,900 |
| Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 580km | $89,400 |
Safety Rundown
Both hold a five-star ANCAP rating, and both were tested in 2025 against the current protocols, so this is a clean tie on published credentials. The Model Y has historically posted some of the highest ANCAP scores of any car in Australia, and its assist suite is the more proven, albeit camera-only. The Zeekr matches the five-star headline and is well equipped. Both are safe choices.
Feature Showdown
The Zeekr leans luxury: plusher materials, more standard equipment and a cabin that genuinely feels a class above its price. The Tesla leans software: the slickest EV operating system, seamless over-the-air updates and the best companion app in the business. If you value tactile luxury, the Zeekr; if you value the software ecosystem, the Tesla.
Drivetrain
The Model Y Long Range is the quicker, grippier car thanks to dual-motor all-wheel drive, 378kW and a 4.8-second 0-100km/h, against the rear-drive Zeekr's 310kW and 6.0 seconds. The Zeekr's bigger 100kWh battery delivers 615km against 600km, and it does so for $5,000 less.
Charging is more nuanced than it used to be. On raw speed the Zeekr is ahead: an 800V architecture with a DC peak around 420kW and a claimed 11 minutes from 10 to 80 per cent, against 250kW and 14 minutes for the Tesla. What the Tesla has is the network. Supercharger access remains the easiest, most reliable fast-charging experience in Australia, and the Zeekr lives on the public CCS networks where availability and uptime are less predictable. For frequent long trips that still tips the Tesla, but the Zeekr is the faster car once you are plugged in.
One more line worth noting for anyone who tows: the Zeekr is rated to 2,000kg braked against the Model Y's 1,600kg.
Space & Comfort
The Model Y's party trick is space: an 854-litre boot plus a 117-litre frunk, one of the most practical cargo setups of any mid-size SUV. The Zeekr's 539 litres is good, but the Tesla holds 315 litres more before you count the frunk. On materials and equipment the Zeekr is the more overtly premium of the two and the Tesla the more minimalist. Both quote five seats with generous rear space.
True Cost to Own
Both come with five-year vehicle warranties and eight-year battery cover, though Zeekr caps its term at 200,000km where Tesla's is unlimited. The deciding ownership factor is resale: the Model Y has among the strongest resale of any EV in Australia, while Zeekr, as a new brand, is still building its used-market record. With the purchase gap down to $5,000, resale is now large enough on its own to erase the Zeekr's price advantage over three to four years. If you trade cars often, that is the number to weigh hardest.
The Tesla Model Y has been the default mid-size electric SUV in Australia for years. The Zeekr 7X is the most credible challenger yet, and not on price alone. Tesla has since brought the Long Range AWD down to $68,900, which narrows the Zeekr's saving to $5,000 and makes this a much tighter contest than it was. We have matched the long-range version of each.
You can also stack them on every spec in our comparison tool, read the full Zeekr 7X review, or see how the cheaper BYD Sealion 7 takes on the Model Y.
The Verdict
The gap between these two has closed a long way. The Model Y Long Range AWD is now $68,900, not the $77,900 this comparison was originally built around, so the Zeekr's saving is $5,000 rather than $14,000. That changes the tone of the argument without quite changing the answer. The Zeekr still gives you a much bigger 100kWh battery, 15km more claimed range, a DC charging peak of around 420kW against the Tesla's 250 (10-80 per cent in a claimed 11 minutes against 14), 400kg more towing at 2,000kg braked, and a cabin that feels a class above. The Tesla answers with dual-motor all-wheel drive and 378kW, a 4.8-second 0-100 against 6.0, a much bigger boot at 854 litres plus a 117-litre frunk, Supercharger access and the strongest EV resale in the country. At $14,000 the Zeekr was the obvious value play. At $5,000 it is a genuine toss-up: take the Zeekr for battery, charging speed, towing and cabin, take the Tesla for pace, cargo space, charging network and resale.
Disclaimer: All information in this comparison was believed to be correct at the time of publishing (23 May 2026). Prices are manufacturer recommended retail prices (RRP) and may vary by state, dealer, and options. Driveaway costs include estimated on-road costs for Victoria. Fuel economy figures are WLTP/ADR combined cycle. Specifications can change without notice. Always verify with the manufacturer before making a purchase decision. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
Published by CarSorted Editorial Team · 23 May 2026
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