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Order books for the Zeekr 7X mid-size electrical SUV will formally open on October 6, forward of first buyer deliveries by way of the Chinese language auto model’s 12 dealerships throughout the nation on October 15.
It’s a large increase for the model after it pulled again on a earlier purpose of promoting 3000 automobiles in Australia this yr when provide of the 7X grew to become unsure, prior to now being secured.
“Now we have wonderful, sturdy assist from our headquarters as a result of 7X is definitely operating sizzling in every single place on the earth proper now,” Zeekr Australia managing director, Frank Li, informed media together with CarExpert.
“We received some particular assist from HQ with our provide chain that reveals the dedication and a spotlight to Australia”.
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Mr Li mentioned the corporate had now acquired 2000 pre-orders for the 7X, a rival for the Tesla Mannequin Y – Australia’s best-selling electrical car (EV) – after it notched up 1000 pre-orders within the seven days after the vary was introduced.
That lineup consists of three 7X mannequin grades, priced from $57,990 earlier than on-road prices for the entry-level variant merely badged because the ‘RWD’, undercutting the most affordable Mannequin Y by $1000.
The 7X would be the third mannequin within the model’s native lineup, which kicked off in late 2024 with a pair of EVs – the Zeekr X small SUV and the 009 people-mover – and the most important Zeekr SUV but.
Measuring 4787mm lengthy and 1650mm excessive, the 7X sits on a 2900mm wheelbase, which is 10mm longer than the Mannequin Y’s, however shorter overhangs make it 5mm shorter general than the Tesla.
The entry-level 7X RWD has a single-motor powertrain producing 310kW of energy and 440Nm of torque, despatched to the rear wheels. It employs an 800V electrical structure and affords a 566km (WLTP) vary from a 75kWh lithium iron phosphate ‘golden battery’ pack.
Zeekr says it’s able to being DC fast-charged to 80 per cent of capability in 13 minutes utilizing a 360kW charger.
The mid-spec Lengthy Vary RWD is priced at $63,900 earlier than on-roads, and has a 615km WLTP vary, whereas the Efficiency AWD is priced at $72,900 earlier than on-roads with 543km vary.
The 2 higher-spec variants use a 100kWh nickel manganese cobalt battery able to an 80 per cent fast-charge in 16 minutes, once more at 360kW.
For the reason that 7X lineup was confirmed, Tesla has launched its flagship Mannequin Y Efficiency with a dual-motor powertrain claimed to ship 0-100km/h acceleration in 3.5 seconds and supply a variety of 580km (WLTP).
It’s priced at $89,990 earlier than on-road prices, with Australian deliveries scheduled for December.
Zeekr’s pre-launch of the 7X comprised two promotional affords, together with charging tools, for early pre-orders.
Mr Li mentioned all pre-order prospects will obtain their automobiles by the tip of 2025, serving to the model obtain and probably exceed its earlier goal of 3000 gross sales in its first full calendar yr in Australia.
Zeekr, which was shaped in 2021 and is a part of Geely, the proprietor of manufacturers together with Volvo, Polestar and Lotus, arrived in Australia in late 2024.
It has offered 610 automobiles to the tip of August this yr), with the X small SUV accounting for the lion’s share with 527 gross sales, and the 009 folks mover contributing 83.
Zeekr’s fourth mannequin – one other SUV – is deliberate for Australian showrooms in 2026, however the firm is but to substantiate which mannequin it should convey Down Underneath subsequent.
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