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www.drive.com.auHere are the latest public updates on Zeekr X in Australia based on current reporting:
Zeekr officially launched in Australia with the Zeekr X as its first model. Pre-orders were opened around September 2024, with deliveries beginning in mid-October 2024. Price guidance at launch suggested the X would start below AU$60,000 before on-road costs, positioning it competitively against rivals like the Volvo EX30.[1][2][9]
Australian media highlighted two trim levels for the Zeekr X at launch: a rear-wheel-drive (RWD) variant and an all-wheel-drive (AWD) variant, both sharing a 66 kWh battery and WLTP ranges around 400–450 km depending on configuration. Performance figures cited included 0–100 km/h times of about 5.6 seconds for RWD and roughly 3.8 seconds for AWD, with rapid charging up to 150 kW (0–80% in ~29 minutes) in available markets.[2][1]
ANCAP safety awarded Zeekr X a five-star rating in late 2024, indicating strong safety credentials in the Australian market.[2]
Beyond the X, Zeekr’s Australian plans during 2024–2025 included announcements about future models and expansions, with coverage noting additional Zeekr models like the 7X and discussions around local dealer networks and deposits for upcoming SUVs. Several Australian outlets and EV-focused channels tracked these developments through 2025, with ongoing speculation and updates about when and how new Zeekr models would arrive locally.[4][6][9]
By 2025–2026, Australian coverage and enthusiast channels continued to discuss Zeekr’s expansion, including pricing changes for the Zeekr X in Australia (pricing adjusted post-launch) and insights into the broader Zeekr lineup’s roadmap, though exact regional availability dates for future models varied by source and market conditions.[5][8][9]
Illustration: The Zeekr X is positioned as a premium-feel, value-angled EV in Australia, sharing SEA/MB platform lineage with contemporary compact SUVs and offering performance that competes with both mainstream and premium small SUVs, while emphasizing features like a large infotainment suite, ambient lighting, and ADAS. This positioning has been reinforced by Australia-based reviews and launch coverage.[3][1][2]
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All the latest zeekr news, articles and reviews from Australia's leading motoring experts at Drive.
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