Zeekr updated the 7X on 2 November, eleven months after most Australians first heard of it. The 2027 car gets more power and a little more range, and the prices haven’t moved: $57,900, $63,900 and $72,900 before on-road costs. First deliveries are due in December, according to carsales.
That changes the buying advice in two ways. Every Australian road test so far was done in the outgoing car, so treat the driving impressions below as a guide to the 2026 model. And if a dealer still has 2026 stock, it’s now worth less than the car that replaces it. Ask for a discount.
We haven’t driven either version. This guide combines Zeekr Australia’s specifications with published road tests, and we’ve linked them all.
What changed for 2027
- Long Range RWD: 335kW and 520Nm (up from 310kW and 440Nm), 0-100km/h in 5.5 seconds, 627km WLTP, 10 to 80 per cent in a claimed 15 minutes
- RWD: 482km, 5.6 seconds
- Performance AWD: 500kW and 790Nm, 544km, 3.7 seconds
- All grades: a built-in dashcam, rear privacy glass and a revised centre console
Zeekr is also offering two years of free servicing and a home wallbox on the first 2,000 orders placed by 31 December.
| Variant | Battery | WLTP range | 0 to 100km/h | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD | 75kWh | 482km | 5.6 sec | $57,900 |
| Long Range RWD | 100kWh | 627km | 5.5 sec | $63,900 |
| Performance AWD | 100kWh | 544km | 3.7 sec | $72,900 |
Manufacturer claims and list prices before on-road costs for the 2027 model, checked November 2026. Sources: carsales, Zeekr Australia, CarsGuide.
Why people are buying it
The 7X was Australia’s tenth best-selling new vehicle in August with 1,748 sales across the range, ahead of the Isuzu D-Max and Ford Everest on the VFACTS chart. The base RWD was also named Drive’s Best Medium SUV Under $60,000 for 2026.
On paper the appeal is obvious. The Long Range has a 100kWh battery (94kWh usable), an 800-volt system that accepts up to 420kW, 22kW AC charging, a 539-litre boot with a 62-litre front trunk, and a 2,000kg braked tow rating. It adds leather, ventilated massage seats, a 36.2-inch head-up display and a 21-speaker stereo over the base car.
What testers liked
The back seat got the most praise. Chasing Cars called it hugely spacious, with powered recline, its own climate zone, heated outer seats and powered blinds. The same test found the driver aids “pleasingly transparent”, which is rare praise for a new car in 2026.
EV Central’s Bruce Newton rated the 360-degree camera highly, and you’ll want it, because the rear window is slim.
Efficiency holds up. Chasing Cars averaged 17.3kWh/100km in the 2026 Long Range, good for about 543km. CarsGuide’s long-term base RWD used 15.6kWh/100km over three months for roughly 455km against a 480km claim, had no faults, and scored 8.3 out of 10.
What they didn’t
Too much lives in the touchscreen. Mirror, air vent and steering wheel adjustment are all in submenus. Chasing Cars raised it as a safety concern in traffic. There are no paddles for the regenerative braking either, and CarsGuide found the regen too weak even in its strongest setting.
Apple CarPlay drops out. Both Chasing Cars and EV Central had it disconnect and refuse to come back.
The ride on the Long Range. Chasing Cars found it rounded and compliant but jolted by sharp edges, with more road noise than expected. Newton was blunter: “big, heavy and a little clumsy” on lumpy roads, with the odd thump from the rear. He thought the Long Range didn’t feel as resolved as the air-sprung Performance.
Small stuff. CarsGuide’s tester found the drowsiness alert mostly inaccurate and noticed wind noise around the mirrors.
None of that is a deal-breaker. All of it is worth checking on a test drive, on a bad road, with your phone connected.
Charging and towing
The 420kW peak sounds like a headline figure you’ll never use, and mostly it is. CarsGuide notes that public chargers in Australia top out at 350kW, and only in limited locations. The point is that the car won’t be the thing slowing you down.
The 2,000kg braked rating covers a camper trailer or a jet ski. It isn’t caravan territory, and towing eats range in any EV, so plan stops around the load.
Running costs
- Warranty: five years, unlimited kilometres. Battery eight years or 160,000km. That’s two years shorter than the related Geely EX5.
- Servicing: CarsGuide reports intervals of 24 months or 40,000km and $2,385 capped over five years, with a free first check at 12 months. CarExpert lists different intervals, so get the schedule in writing.
- Safety: five stars from ANCAP (2025), seven airbags.
Resale is the unknown, as it is for every newer brand. EV depreciation has been hard on early buyers, and a facelift arriving inside a year won’t help 2026 cars.
Against the Model Y
A Tesla Model Y Premium RWD is $58,900 and the Long Range is $68,900, so the 7X Long Range sits between them at $63,900. You get a longer equipment list, a head-up display and that back seat. Tesla counters with its charging network and a used market that knows what its cars are worth.
If you’re weighing up something cheaper from the same family, the Geely EX5 claims 475km for $41,990. It can’t tow and charges at a quarter of the speed.
Which one?
Long Range RWD for most people. It’s $6,000 over the base car for 145km more claimed range and most of the luxury gear.
Base RWD if you live in the city, charge at home and rarely do big trips. It’s the one CarsGuide lived with and liked.
Performance AWD only if the air suspension matters to you. Based on what testers said about the Long Range’s ride, it might.
Look elsewhere if you tow more than two tonnes, want real buttons, or need to know what the car will be worth in four years. The Polestar 4 is another Geely-family EV with a very different take on design.
| Specification | Figure |
|---|---|
| Price | $63,900 plus on-road costs |
| Motor | Single rear motor, 335kW and 520Nm |
| 0 to 100km/h | 5.5 seconds (claimed) |
| Battery | 100kWh (94kWh usable) |
| Range | 627km WLTP (claimed) |
| Charging | Up to 420kW DC, 10 to 80 per cent in 15 minutes (claimed). 22kW AC |
| Vehicle-to-load | 3.3kW |
| Towing | 2000kg braked |
| Kerb weight | 2265kg to 2340kg (sources differ) |
| Length, width, height | 4800mm long, 1920mm wide |
| Boot and frunk | 539L (1978L seats folded), 62L frunk |
| Safety | Five-star ANCAP, seven airbags |
| Warranty | 5 years, unlimited km. Battery 8 years or 160,000km |
| Servicing | Every 24 months or 40,000km, $2,385 for five years (per CarsGuide) |
Sources: Zeekr Australia, Chasing Cars, EV Central, CarsGuide. Checked November 2026.
