# Zeekr X

> The Zeekr X is a compact electric crossover SUV from Zeekr - Geely's premium EV brand - designed by a European team led by ex-Volkswagen chief Stefan Sielaff, built on Geely's advanced SEA platform, and packing up to 489 hp with a sliding 14.6-inch touchscreen in a city-friendly footprint. It launched in China in 2023 and has since expanded to Europe, Australia, Southeast Asia, and beyond - offering hypercar acceleration, 5-star safety ratings, and a built-in mini-fridge in a sub-$25,000 (China) package.

- **Created by:** Zeekr (Geely Auto Group)
- **Launched:** 2023
- **Platforms:** hardware, automotive
- **Pricing:** China: 155,800-175,800 RMB ($21,800-$24,600 USD) for 2026 model. Europe: from €44,990 at launch (2023). Australia: from $48,900 AUD driveaway (2026 model). Earlier China launch pricing was 189,800-245,800 RMB; a 25% price cut was applied for the 2025 model year.
- **Key features:** Sliding 14.6-inch Touchscreen, Dual Motor AWD (489 hp / 2026), AR Head-Up Display, 5-Star Safety Ratings, City-Named Color Palette

## Features

- **Sliding 14.6-inch Touchscreen** — The centerpiece infotainment screen rides on a 353 mm motorized rail, sliding toward the driver or passenger depending on mode - a genuinely unique interface in any segment.
- **Dual Motor AWD (489 hp / 2026)** — The AWD variant produces up to 489 hp and 573 Nm of torque, hitting 0-100 km/h in 3.69 seconds - hypercar territory in a compact urban crossover.
- **AR Head-Up Display** — Augmented reality HUD overlays navigation and speed data onto the windscreen, reducing driver eye movement from road to dash.
- **5-Star Safety Ratings** — Zeekr X achieved 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2024), ANCAP Australia (2024), and ASEAN NCAP (2025), with a 91% adult occupant protection score.
- **City-Named Color Palette** — Every color option references a world city: Sydney Harbour Blue, Berlin Gray, California Pink, Oslo Black, Hangzhou Green, Paris Brown Rice - reinforcing global identity.
- **Built-in Refrigerator/Warmer (2026)** — A 5.7L center console unit cools to -6°C and warms to 50°C - an unusual luxury feature in the compact SUV segment.
- **SEA Platform** — Geely's Sustainable Experience Architecture 2 platform underpins the X, enabling long range, fast charging, and high-performance motor configurations.
- **European Design Pedigree** — Chief designer Stefan Sielaff (ex-VW Group) and Swedish designers Jon Radbrink and Robert Knutsson gave the X a design language credible to European buyers.
- **Optional B-Pillar Display Screen** — An external screen mounted on the B-pillar is visible from outside the vehicle - an unusual optional feature with no direct competitor equivalent.
- **50W Wireless Charging (2026)** — Updated 2026 model includes 50W wireless fast charging, up from the previous generation.
- **Akebono Brake Calipers (2026)** — Four-piston Akebono calipers on the 2026 model - a performance brake component typically found in sports cars.
- **Front Trunk (Frunk)** — Usable frunk storage despite the compact footprint.
- **Yamaha Premium Audio (optional)** — Factory-optional Yamaha sound system.
- **Automatic Power Doors (optional)** — Optional motorized doors on a sub-$35,000 vehicle.

## Achievements

- 5-star Euro NCAP 2024 (91% adult occupant protection, 87% child, 84% pedestrian)
- 5-star ANCAP 2024 (Australia)
- 5-star ASEAN NCAP 2025
- First right-hand-drive Chinese premium EV delivered in Thailand (August 2024)
- 22,372 units sold in China in launch year 2023
- Global market presence across 15+ countries by 2025
- Zeekr (parent brand) NYSE-listed (ZEEKR) - one of few Chinese EV makers publicly traded in the US
- 2026 model achieves 0-100 km/h in 3.69 seconds (489 hp AWD)

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Australia 2026 Zeekr X pricing announced at $48,900 AUD driveaway - a reduction from the previous generation's $54,513 AUD.
- **2025-11** — 2026 Zeekr X ('New Zeekr X') launched in China starting at 155,800 RMB ($21,800). New features: Akebono calipers, XTCS anti-skid, 50W wireless charging, 5.7L refrigerator, intelligent matrix LED headlights, up to 489 hp.
- **2025-09** — 2026 Zeekr X revealed with 365 kW peak power, new Energee 61 kWh battery option, and updated color palette including Paris Brown Rice, Su Mo Grey, California Pink.
- **2025-05** — Zeekr confirms preparations for Japan market launch with the X model.
- **2024-11** — 2025 model year launched in China with approximately 25% price reduction and new 49 kWh LFP entry-level battery option.
- **2024-10** — Zeekr X enters Norway market.
- **2024-08** — First right-hand-drive Zeekr X deliveries completed in Thailand.
- **2024-07** — Zeekr X launched in Mexico alongside the Zeekr 001.
- **2023-12** — First European deliveries to Sweden and the Netherlands begin.
- **2023-04** — World premiere at Shanghai Auto Show. Launched in China June 2023.

## Links

- Website: https://www.zeekrlife.com/zeekrx
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/ZEEKRGlobal
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZEEKRGlobal
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zeekrglobal
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZEEKRGlobal

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