The ZEEKR 9X is Geely's flagship EREV SUV, and after passing 60,000 deliveries in its six-seat form, ZEEKR opened pre-sales on a new five-seat version on July 8, 2026 — just two days before this review — reworking the cabin around a flatter, more expansive rear rather than simply deleting the third row. On a dealer-floor walkaround of the six-seat Max trim, the 9X showed off a distinctive Rolls-Royce-style vertical grille, a tri-motor powertrain putting out 1,381 hp, and an official English-language interface confirmed directly on the car's own screen. Pricing for the six-seat lineup runs from roughly RMB 465,900 to 599,900 ($63,900-$88,400) across Max, Ultra, Hyper and Yaohei (Obsidian Black) trims; five-seat pricing has not yet been announced.
Performance & Specs
The 9X pairs a 2.0-litre turbocharged range-extender engine, used purely as a generator, with a tri-motor electric drivetrain producing a combined 1,030 kW (1,381 hp) and roughly 1,400 Nm of torque — enough for a 3.1-second 0-100 km/h time on top trims (3.8 seconds on the entry Max) and a 240 km/h top speed. Buyers choose between a 55.1 kWh or 70 kWh battery, with EV-only range stretching from 235 km up to 380 km depending on pack size, and up to 1,200 km of total combined range. A 900V architecture supports rapid DC fast charging, with ZEEKR quoting roughly 6 minutes for a 30-80% top-up on the highest-power configuration.
| Powertrain | EREV, tri-motor |
|---|---|
| Power | 1,030 kW (1,381 hp) |
| Torque | ~1,400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.1 s (top trim) |
| Battery | 55.1 or 70 kWh |
| Range | Up to 380 km EV / 1,200 km total |
| POWERTRAIN TYPE | Extended-range electric (EREV), tri-motor |
|---|---|
| HORSEPOWER | 1,381 hp (1,030 kW) |
| ACCELERATION | 3.1 s (top trim) / 3.8 s (entry) 0-100 km/h |
| TOP SPEED | 240 km/h |
| BATTERY | 55.1 kWh or 70 kWh |
| ELECTRIC RANGE | 235-380 km (CLTC) |
| COMBINED RANGE | Up to 1,200 km (CLTC) |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 5,239 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,029 mm |
| Height | 1,819 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,169 mm |
At 5,239 mm long on a 3,169 mm wheelbase, the six-seat 9X uses a 2+2+2 captain's-chair layout with genuinely usable third-row space — the review specifically called out a fully reclining, powered third row with its own climate and entertainment controls. The new five-seat version, which just opened pre-sales, doesn't simply delete the third row: ZEEKR reworked the whole rear cabin into a flatter, more expansive lounge-style space with extra rear legroom, aimed at buyers who want the 9X's flagship footprint without needing to seat six.
Charging & Battery
Both the 55.1 kWh and 70 kWh battery options sit on ZEEKR's 900V platform, which the brand says supports a 30-80% DC fast charge in around 6 minutes on the highest-power configuration — genuinely competitive charging speed for a battery this size, and quick enough that a motorway rest stop covers most of a top-up rather than a full break. The tri-motor 1,381 hp output and up to 1,200 km combined range come from pairing that battery with a 2.0-litre turbocharged range-extender engine that exists purely to generate electricity, never to drive the wheels directly.
| BATTERY | 55.1 kWh or 70 kWh |
|---|---|
| ARCHITECTURE | 900V |
| DC 30-80% TIME | ~6 min (top configuration) |
Design & Interior
The 9X's most distinctive design element is its front end: a tall, chrome vertical-slat grille flanked by slim LED headlights that draws deliberate visual comparison to Rolls-Royce SUVs, a bold styling choice for a Chinese flagship aimed squarely at buyers cross-shopping European luxury marques. Around back, full-width LED taillights and a clean tailgate keep the rest of the design comparatively restrained. Inside, the showroom Max trim wore a black leather cabin with red contrast stitching, powered captain's chairs in rows two and three, and a companion smartphone app that lets owners individually control seat heating and climate for each position — a feature demonstrated directly in this walkaround, with the app showing separate heating toggles for the second-row left and right seats. Cabin materials throughout felt properly flagship-grade: soft leather, metal trim accents, and a sunroof with a powered sunshade rather than fixed glass. The overall fit and finish on this showroom unit felt notably tighter than ZEEKR's earlier, more mainstream models, reinforcing the brand's deliberate push upmarket with this specific flagship.
Technology & Features
The 9X runs ZEEKR OS across a linked triple-screen cockpit with split-screen multitasking, backed by an official English-language interface confirmed directly on the car's own settings menu during this review — unlike many Chinese-market walkarounds, this 9X needed no language conversion for international buyers. Premium trims add a Yamaha-branded audio system (up to 23 speakers), a centre-console refrigerator, and an augmented-reality head-up display. The "My Eva" voice assistant handles cabin controls, navigation, and entertainment through the same English-language software.
Safety & ADAS
Premium 9X trims run ZEEKR's G-Pilot H9 driver-assist suite: five LiDAR sensors, 13 cameras, and roughly 1,400 TOPS of compute — among the more sensor-dense ADAS packages in this price segment. Standard features include full-speed adaptive cruise, lane-centering, automatic emergency braking, and a 360-degree camera system, with automatic parking assist demonstrated in this walkaround.
| ADAS LEVEL | L2+ (LiDAR-equipped on premium trims) |
|---|---|
| ADAS FEATURES | 5 LiDAR, 13 cameras, adaptive cruise, lane-centering, auto parking, 360° camera |
| ADAS COMPUTE | ~1,400 TOPS |
Available Versions
| VERSION | POWER | BATTERY | EV RANGE | COMBINED RANGE | PRICE | KEY DIFFERENCES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max (6-seat) | 1,381 hp | 55.1 kWh | 235 km | 1,200 km | ~$63,900 | Entry trim, 3.8s 0-100 km/h |
| Ultra / Hyper (6-seat) | 1,381 hp | 70 kWh | 302-380 km | 1,200 km | ~$76,700–$81,500 | Larger battery, 3.1s 0-100 km/h, LiDAR ADAS |
| Yaohei / Obsidian Black (6-seat) | 1,381 hp | 70 kWh | 302-380 km | 1,200 km | ~$88,400 | Top special-edition trim |
Pricing & Availability
The six-seat 9X launched in China on September 29, 2025 from RMB 465,900 to 599,900 ($63,900-$88,400) across its Max, Ultra, Hyper and Yaohei trims. ZEEKR opened pre-sales on a brand new five-seat version on July 8, 2026, with early reservation incentives reported at up to RMB 90,000 ($13,200) in bundled extras, though final five-seat pricing has not yet been officially announced. As of this review, the 9X remains sold in China only; ZEEKR has previously targeted a Q4 2026 European market entry, but that timeline is unconfirmed as of July 2026.
How It Compares
At almost exactly the same price as the Li Auto L9, the 9X trades L9's longer 1,315 km total range for roughly triple the horsepower and a dramatically quicker 3.1-second sprint to 100 km/h. The AITO M8 undercuts both on price but can't match the 9X's straight-line performance. Against freshmotors' own XPeng GX REV, the 9X costs over $22,000 more for less total range, but adds far more raw power and a denser LiDAR sensor suite — the 9X is chasing outright performance and sensor count, where the GX REV is chasing value.
- 1,381 hp tri-motor powertrain and a 3.1-second 0-100 km/h time are genuinely supercar-adjacent for a 6-seat SUV
- Official English-language interface, confirmed directly on-screen, removes a common pain point for international buyers
- Newly-launched 5-seat version broadens the lineup for buyers who don't need three rows
- Top trims push past $88,000, into territory where established luxury SUVs become genuine alternatives
- China-only sales for now, with a previously-floated Q4 2026 Europe entry still unconfirmed
The ZEEKR 9X is less about outright value and more about outright spectacle: 1,381 hp, a 3.1-second sprint to 100 km/h, and a five-LiDAR sensor suite in a six-seat family SUV is a genuinely rare combination, and 60,000-plus sales suggest Chinese buyers agree it's worth the price. The freshly-launched five-seat version is a smart move to widen its appeal beyond three-row families. It's for buyers who want flagship performance numbers alongside flagship practicality and don't mind paying flagship prices to get both — if outright value is the priority instead, the XPeng GX REV is the sharper buy in this class.
