Zeekr 7X RWD in Australia: sharp pricing and fast charging with some tuning flaws, according to the latest reviews

An assessment of the Zeekr 7X RWD in Australia

The Zeekr 7X RWD is the entry point to Zeekr's three-tier mid-size electric SUV range in Australia, and the review signal around it is broadly positive with clearly identified caveats. Chasing Cars, in its 2026 review of the 7X RWD, describes it as an impressively plush family SUV that is easy to like, awarding the vehicle an overall rating of 8.0/10 with 8.0 for drivability and 7.0 for interior — a score that outlet first attached to the Performance AWD grade it tested earlier, but which the RWD review page presents as the model's overall rating. ⁴

CarExpert's quick-drive impressions, gathered on a launch program at The Bend circuit in South Australia rather than on public roads, found the 7X well finished inside and out with a spacious, comfortable and practical cabin, though that outlet drove the mid-spec Long Range RWD, not the entry RWD, and explicitly reserved judgement on real-world range and efficiency. ³

The broad picture supported by both outlets is a well-equipped, semi-premium electric SUV at aggressive pricing, with the main criticisms levelled at cabin air-conditioning, insulation, some touchscreen-dependent controls and the base car's relatively small battery. ⁴³

Price, grades and availability

Chasing Cars tested the base 7X RWD at $57,900 plus on-road costs, or about $65,000 drive-away at the time of its review, placing it lineball with an entry-level Tesla Model Y. CarExpert's quick-drive review lists the same launch lineup: RWD at $57,900, Long Range RWD at $63,900 and Performance AWD at $72,900, all before on-road costs, noting the RWD undercut the base Model Y by $1000 at launch. ⁴³

CarExpert's current specification sheet for the 2026 7X Base shows a Sydney-based drive-away figure of $62,913, with the range spanning $62,913 to $81,813 drive-away across Base, Long Range, Performance and Black Edition grades. That drive-away price includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates and applicable road taxes based on a Sydney location, and CarExpert notes prices may vary between states and territories and are subject to change. CarExpert's range page also records the Base as released to the Australian market on 2 December 2025, built in China. ²¹

Powertrain, charging and the battery-size discrepancy

CarExpert's specification data for the 7X Base lists a 75kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, a 310kW/440Nm rear-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor, rear-wheel drive, a 0–100km/h time of 6.0 seconds and a 210km/h top speed, with an 800V electrical system, 22kW onboard AC charger, 3.3kW vehicle-to-load output and a maximum DC charge rate of 450kW. The claimed WLTP range is not stated as confirmed on that page; CarExpert's quick-drive review labels the 480km figure as a targeted WLTP claim. ²³

There is a discrepancy between outlets on the base car's battery and weight: Chasing Cars' tested RWD was described as having a 71kWh battery and weighing 2395kg, while CarExpert's JATO-sourced specification data lists 75kWh and a published kerb weight of 2320kg. Both figures are reported here on their sources' own basis and are not reconciled by the available material. ⁴²

Chasing Cars observed about 470km in town but around 400km on the highway from its RWD test car against the 480km claimed figure, and argues the $6000-dearer Long Range RWD, with its 94kWh battery and 615km claimed range, is the sweeter spot. CarExpert notes all 7X grades share the 800V architecture and 22kW AC charging, but cautions that Australia's charging infrastructure is not yet developed enough to exploit the peak DC rate. ⁴³

Dimensions and practicality

CarExpert's specification sheet records the 2026 7X Base at 4787mm long, 1930mm wide (2100mm including mirrors), 1650mm high and riding a 2900mm wheelbase, with a kerb-to-kerb turning circle of 11,600mm, unladen ground clearance of 172mm and 255/50 R19 tyres front and rear. Chasing Cars and CarExpert's review table list matching exterior dimensions. ²⁴³

Cargo capacity is listed at 539 litres with the rear seats up and 1978 litres folded, plus a 66-litre frunk, per CarExpert's specification data and CarExpert's review table (539–1978L). Chasing Cars found the second row superbly comfortable with excellent legroom and headroom, a heated bench, USB charging and power recline standard from the base grade, while CarExpert's quick drive noted four ISOFIX anchors and four top tethers, B-pillar air vents and an underfloor boot storage area with no spare wheel. ²³⁴

How the reviewers found it to drive and live with

Chasing Cars' on-road testing of the RWD found a smooth, comfort-tuned SUV with natural, balanced handling and a chassis it judges among the best dynamics it has tested in any Chinese-brand car, helped by double-wishbone front suspension with hydraulic bushings and a multi-link rear. Its criticisms included sharper bumps crashing through into the cabin, noticeable road noise on coarse chip surfaces, and braked towing capacity of 2000kg. ⁴

Inside, Chasing Cars liked the conventional ergonomics, crisp wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the quick Qualcomm-powered interface, but found the front seats too soft for longer drives with almost no side bolstering, and singled out the weak air-conditioning system and hot vinyl (PU) upholstery in black-only base trim as the base car's biggest issues, recommending the Long Range for its ventilated seats. CarExpert's launch-drive impressions of the wider range echoed some of these themes, noting touchscreen-operated mirror and steering-column adjustment, an absence of physical climate controls and a sometimes-frustrating sensor-based door opening system. ⁴³

On driver assistance, Chasing Cars found the adaptive cruise control and lane-departure assistance decent, but two test cars were recalcitrant to enter Zeekr's highway driving assist mode, which it rates well short of Tesla's Autopilot fluency. CarExpert's brief circuit-based drive of the Long Range and Performance grades found the mid-spec variant offered promising composure and balance, though it stressed that first drive was far from definitive and did not include the entry RWD on public roads. ⁴³

Safety rating, warranty and running costs

CarExpert's specification data lists a five-star ANCAP rating for the 7X tested under the 2025 protocol, with an adult occupant score of 91 per cent, child occupant 87 per cent, pedestrian 78 per cent and safety assist 78 per cent, tested in February 2026 on a left-hand-drive 7X Performance. CarExpert's earlier quick-drive review, written before that local result, noted Euro NCAP's five-star award with 91 per cent adult occupant, 90 per cent child occupant, 78 per cent vulnerable road user and 83 per cent safety assist scores. ²³

Ownership terms per both outlets are a five-year unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty, an eight-year/160,000km battery warranty, and service intervals of 24 months or 40,000km with optional annual health checks. CarExpert also lists five years of roadside assist and itemises capped-price servicing from $0 at 12 months/20,000km to $1150 at 48 months/80,000km. Chasing Cars notes the limited Zeekr dealer network to date among its needs-work points. ²³⁴