Zeekr 9X PHEV and 7GT Electric Wagon Confirmed for Australia

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Zeekr is about to triple its Australian range. Speaking at the 2026 Melbourne Motor Show, Zeekr Australia managing director Frank Li confirmed both the 9X plug-in hybrid flagship SUV and the 7GT electric wagon for local showrooms, alongside the already-flagged 8X large PHEV SUV. “We have three models coming, which is 9X, 8X and 7GT, either this year or early next year. I think the 9X will be the first one,” Li said.

All three sit above the Zeekr 7X, the mid-size electric SUV that has done most of the heavy lifting since its October 2025 launch. The expansion comes as Zeekr moves past sister brands Volvo and Polestar on the Australian sales charts, posting 1,832 deliveries in Q1 2026, up 768.2% year-on-year.

Zeekr 9X: Rolls-Royce Silhouette, Hypercar Power

The 9X is the statement car. It's 5.2 metres long, rides on 22-inch alloys, seats six, and wears an upright grille and square-shouldered body that clearly takes its styling cues from Rolls-Royce. Whether you find that charming or cheeky is a matter of taste, but there's no mistaking it on the road.

Under the skin, the 9X is a PHEV, not a pure EV. Overseas models pair a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with either two or three electric motors. The dual-motor setup delivers 660kW and 935Nm. The tri-motor flagship is the big one: 1,030kW and 1,410Nm. That's more power than a Rimac Nevera, bolted to a six-seat family SUV.

A 900V electrical architecture is standard. Buyers choose between a 55kWh or 70kWh battery pack, which translates to up to 380km of electric-only range on the Chinese CLTC cycle. Total combined range is quoted up to 1,250km. Real-world Australian figures will be lower, but even at a conservative discount you're looking at a long-distance SUV that doesn't fuss about charging access. If you're weighing PHEV against pure-electric ownership for a car this size, our EV vs hybrid running costs breakdown is worth a read.

Pricing hasn't been locked in, but Li has confirmed the 9X will be subject to Luxury Car Tax, meaning it will land above the current $91,387 fuel-efficient LCT threshold. Expect something that trades blows with the Range Rover PHEV and BMW X7 on price, while comprehensively outgunning both on paper.

Zeekr 7GT: The Electric Wagon No One Asked For But Everyone Wants

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If the 9X is the statement, the 7GT is the sweet spot. It's a sleek electric wagon measuring 4,817mm long with a 2,900mm wheelbase, slotting in between a BMW 3 Series Touring and 5 Series Touring on footprint. Europe got it first in January 2026, where it starts at €47,990 (roughly $79,585) in Germany, noticeably below the European Zeekr 7X at €54,990. The 7X is priced from $57,990 before on-roads locally, so the relative positioning suggests the 7GT could undercut it here too.

Europe gets three flavours. The 7GT Core is rear-drive only with a 310kW / 440Nm motor, a 75kWh battery, 519km WLTP range, 5.3-second 0-100km/h, and 19-inch wheels. The Long Range keeps the same motor but upgrades to a 100kWh pack, extending range to 655km WLTP for an extra €5,000. The Privilege AWD Launch Edition adds a second motor for 475kW / 710Nm, 20-inch wheels, four-piston front brakes, active air suspension, a claimed range of 558km and a 3.3-second dash to 100km/h.

All use an 800V architecture with peak DC charging to 480kW. A 10-80% top-up takes as little as 13 minutes on compatible hardware. For where you'll actually find that, see our Australian EV charging guide.

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A refreshed 7GT has just broken cover in China, and this is likely closer to what Australia will receive given local timing. It moves to a 900V electrical system and a choice of 75kWh or 103kWh batteries. Rear-wheel drive variants now make 370kW / 535Nm (0-100km/h in 4.8 to 5.0 seconds), while the dual-motor all-wheel drive tops out at 585kW / 812Nm with a claimed 2.85-second sprint. That's quicker than a Porsche Taycan Turbo S, from a station wagon.

Inside the 7GT: Screens Everywhere

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The cabin leans on a 35.5-inch augmented reality head-up display, a 15-inch central touchscreen and a 13-inch digital instrument cluster. Standard European fare includes a leather-wrapped steering wheel, textile upholstery (Nappa and synthetic trim on Launch Editions), wireless phone charging, a power tailgate, 456L of boot space and a 65L frunk. Multi-link rear suspension is standard, along with adaptive cruise, lane change assist, remote parking with “Drag & Drop Fingertip Parking” and OTA updates.

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Where the 7GT Lands in the Australian Market

Australia doesn't get many proper wagons anymore, let alone electric ones. The 7GT takes on an oddly small list of rivals: BMW i5 Touring, Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, and arguably the upcoming Denza Z9GT if you count shooting brakes. All of them are priced considerably higher than where the 7GT is likely to land.

If Zeekr can replicate its European pricing ladder, the 7GT could slot in from around $55,000 before on-roads for the rear-drive Core, with the AWD Launch Edition pushing into the mid-$70k range. That's very sharp for 475kW and genuine long-range touring capability. We'll plug firm pricing into our best electric cars Australia 2026 roundup the moment it lands.

Our Take

Zeekr Australia's Q1 sales speak for themselves. The brand is outselling Volvo despite a lineup that currently consists of just two cars. Tripling the range with a flagship PHEV, a performance wagon and a large PHEV SUV should keep the momentum going, and it covers off two gaps in the local market, the plug-in hybrid luxury SUV and the electric wagon, that established brands haven't bothered with.

The 9X is the attention-grabber. The 7GT is the one we reckon will actually sell. Either way, a dealer conversation in late 2026 is about to get a lot more interesting.

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