The Zeekr X has obtained a raft of updates due in Australia from Might, although the Chinese language model is withholding pricing particulars till the 2026 Melbourne Motor Present subsequent week.
As beforehand reported by CarExpert, the 2026 Zeekr X lineup has obtained a slew of upgrades together with design refreshes inside and outside, extra highly effective electrical motors for each rear- and all-wheel drive variants, enhanced tools ranges, and improved charging functionality.
Whereas remaining pricing hasn’t been shared simply but, the Chinese language model has indicated the RWD will begin from “underneath $50k drive-away”, whereas the 365kW AWD might be “underneath $60k drive-away”.
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Exterior modifications embrace:
- New Khaki Inexperienced matte, Onyx Black color choices – AWD
- 20-inch alloy wheels in Black – AWD
- Accessible computerized doorways – AWD
Inside modifications embrace:
- Heated entrance, rear seats
- Massaging entrance seats – AWD
- Onboard fridge underneath front-centre armrest – AWD
- Contact-capacitive steering wheel shortcuts
- 13-speaker Yamaha encompass sound system
Gray is now the usual inside choice, with white out there as an choice on each the RWD and AWD. The AWD is solely out there with the choice of a black inside with pink seatbelts.
All fashions additionally obtain the model’s new Zeekr AD driver help suite, which includes 5 HD cameras, 5 millimetre-wave radar sensors, 12 ultrasonic sensors dotted across the car, in addition to Distant Parking Help “for tight city situations”.
Each variations of the Zeekr X in Australia additionally obtain powertrain and battery updates, bringing extra energy and improved charging functionality throughout the vary.
The RWD now makes 250kW from its rear electrical motor, whereas the AWD now makes a complete of 365kW from its 110kW entrance and 250kW rear electrical motors. Each are up by 50kW in comparison with earlier than.
Zeekr claims the X RWD can speed up from 0-100km/h in 5.6 seconds, whereas the AWD slashes that to only 3.7 seconds. The model maintains that each variants provide “finest in school” acceleration figures.
Additional, the 2026 Zeekr X RWD now will get the model’s new ‘Golden Battery’ know-how, that includes a brand new 61kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery and Cell-to-Pack (CFP) structure from the bigger 7X. The brand new battery is claimed to have been “additional optimised for quicker charging, enhanced security and improved thermal stability”.
It means the bottom automotive can now cost at a price of as much as 230kW utilizing a DC quick charger (up from 150kW). The battery will be charged from 10-80 per cent in round 18 minutes, a discount of round 12 minutes. The AWD’s nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) lithium-ion battery retains its 150kW DC cap.
AC charging has additionally been improved for each variants, with the RWD now in a position to take 11kW (up from 7.2kW) and the AWD doubling its earlier cap to 22kW (from 11kW).
WLTP vary for the MY26 Zeekr X RWD is rated at 405km, whereas the AWD quotes 415km. For reference, the pre-update variations had ADR (NEDC) claims of 540km and 470km, respectively.
Full pricing and specification particulars might be revealed on the 2026 Melbourne motor present on April 10.
