The 2026 ZEEKR 9X is Geely Group's full-size luxury flagship — a six-seat range-extender SUV launched in mainland China on September 29, 2025 at a starting price of RMB 465,900 (about $63,910). It collected 40,000 confirmed orders within the first hour of order books opening and surpassed 50,000 cumulative deliveries by April 2026. Engineered on the new SEA Super Hybrid 900V platform, the 9X pairs a 1.974-litre turbocharged petrol generator with a tri-motor drive system that produces a colossal 1,030 kW (1,381 hp), enough to fire a 5.2-metre, 2.8-tonne SUV from zero to 100 km/h in 3.1 seconds. Combined CLTC range tops out at 1,250 km thanks to a 70 kWh CATL NMC battery, and Zeekr's flagship G-Pilot H9 driver-assist suite layers in five LiDAR sensors and 1,400 TOPS of compute power. Pricing climbs from RMB 465,900 to RMB 589,900 (~$80,500) for the loaded Obsidian Black trim, and global rollout begins June 2026 with Europe targeted for Q4 2026.
Performance & Specs
The 9X drivetrain is unusual even by China-market standards. The petrol side is a 1.974-litre turbocharged inline-four that produces 275 hp (205 kW) but is dedicated entirely to generator duty — it never directly drives the wheels. The electric side is a tri-motor layout: a 290 kW front motor plus two 370 kW rear motors, totalling 1,030 kW or roughly 1,381 hp combined. That's the headline number, and it places the 9X firmly in supercar territory while carrying three rows of seats. The system also yields the 3.1-second 0-100 km/h time on the top trim, with the entry 9X coming in slightly slower at 3.8 seconds owing to a less-aggressive power calibration. Top speed is electronically capped at 240 km/h. Air suspension is standard across the range with rear-wheel steering tightening the turning circle for the 5.2-metre body.
| POWERTRAIN TYPE | EREV (1.974L I4 turbo generator + tri-motor electric drive) |
|---|---|
| SYSTEM POWER | 1,030 kW (1,381 hp) on top trim |
| ENGINE OUTPUT | 275 hp / 205 kW (generator duty only) |
| ACCELERATION 0-100 | 3.1 s (Obsidian Black) / 3.8 s (entry 9X) |
| TOP SPEED | 240 km/h |
| DRIVETRAIN | AWD (tri-motor across all trims) |
| BATTERY | 55.1 kWh (entry) / 70 kWh CATL NMC (Ultra and above) |
| ELECTRIC RANGE | 235 km (entry) / 302-380 km (CLTC) |
| COMBINED RANGE | up to 1,250 km (CLTC) |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 5,239 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,029 mm |
| Height | 1,819 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,169 mm |
| Seats | 6 (2+2+2) |
At 5,239 mm long with a 3,169 mm wheelbase, the 9X is 32 mm longer and 75 mm wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLS — and intentionally so. Zeekr is positioning the 9X as a direct alternative to GLS, BMW X7 and Range Rover buyers, with sub-Mercedes pricing and full-house Chinese tech. The cabin runs a 2+2+2 layout: front seats with 18-way power, captain's chairs in the middle row with massage and ventilation as standard, and a third row that adults can actually use rather than the token bench many three-row SUVs default to. A panoramic glass roof with electrochromic dimming spans both rear rows, and the floor is flat thanks to the dedicated SEA platform layout. Boot space behind the third row is sized for an airline-spec carry-on per occupant, expanding to a usable cargo bay with the third row folded.
| LENGTH | 5,239 mm |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 2,029 mm |
| HEIGHT | 1,819 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 3,169 mm |
| SEAT LAYOUT | 6 (2+2+2 captain's chairs) |
Charging & Battery
The 9X runs a 900-volt high-voltage architecture inherited from the SEA Super Hybrid platform — the same family used on the new Zeekr 8X. Two battery options are available: a 55.1 kWh pack on the entry 9X delivering 235 km of CLTC pure-electric range, and a 70 kWh CATL NMC pack on the Ultra and above pushing the EV-only number out to 302-380 km depending on trim and wheel size. Combined with a full tank of petrol the long-range trims cover up to 1,250 km of CLTC driving — enough for a Beijing-to-Shanghai run with one fuel stop. DC fast charging is the headline trick: paired with a 900V-compatible charger, the pack moves from 30 to 80 percent in around six minutes. AC charging maxes out at 11 kW for overnight top-ups, and BYD Flash Charging-class pricing for the public-charge experience is included with the loaded Obsidian Black trim.
| BATTERY | 55.1 kWh (9X entry) / 70 kWh CATL NMC (Ultra+) |
|---|---|
| ARCHITECTURE | 900V SEA Super Hybrid |
| AC CHARGING | 11 kW |
| DC FAST CHARGING | 30-80% in ~6 min on 900V charger |
| EV-ONLY RANGE | 235 / 302 / 380 km (CLTC) |
Design & Interior
The 9X exterior leans on Zeekr's now-recognisable design language but scaled to flagship dimensions. The front fascia uses a tall, vertical grille with a chrome surround and slim full-LED daytime running lights connected by a continuous light bar, while the rear is finished with a full-width LED light bar and an illuminated ZEEKR script. Wheels are 21- or 22-inch alloys depending on trim, with carbon-ceramic brakes optional on the Obsidian Black. Inside, the dashboard is dominated by a triple-screen layout — a digital instrument cluster, a wide central infotainment touchscreen and a passenger-side entertainment panel — plus a second-row entertainment screen drops down from the headliner for middle-row occupants. Materials run to nappa leather, brushed aluminium trim and either piano-black or open-pore wood inserts depending on configuration. A 23-speaker Yamaha audio system is fitted on Hyper trim and above; lower trims get a respectable 16-speaker setup as standard.
Technology & Features
The infotainment runs Zeekr OS on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip, with split-screen multitasking, cellular connectivity and OTA updates for both the cockpit software and the ADAS firmware. Voice control is multi-zone and trained for natural-language commands across the entire cabin. Standard equipment includes dual wireless phone chargers, a refrigerator console between the second-row captain's chairs, automatic-deploying side steps, soft-close doors, electric retractable door handles, and a head-up display that scales to 70-inch virtual size on the AR projection. The Obsidian Black trim adds champagne-style table service in the second row and a third-row entertainment console.
Safety & ADAS
Zeekr is using the 9X to debut its top-tier G-Pilot H9 driver-assist stack on premium trims. The Hyper and Obsidian Black models pack a 43-sensor suite: a roof-mounted 520-line long-range LiDAR plus four solid-state LiDARs (front fenders, front bumper and rear spoiler), three mmWave radars and 13 cameras. Compute is handled by twin NVIDIA Thor-U SoCs delivering 1,400 TOPS combined. Zeekr describes the system as "L3-ready" and supports point-to-point Navigate on Autopilot, automated parking and an Automatic Emergency Steering system that can avoid a frontal collision at speeds up to 130 km/h. The entry 9X uses the simpler G-Pilot H7 stack with a single LiDAR and a single Thor-U chip (700 TOPS) — still ahead of most non-Chinese flagships in 2026.
| ADAS LEVEL | L2++ to L3-ready (G-Pilot H9 on Hyper/Obsidian) |
|---|---|
| ADAS HARDWARE | 5 LiDARs (1× 520-line + 4× solid-state), 3 mmWave radars, 13 cameras |
| COMPUTE | 2x NVIDIA Thor-U (1,400 TOPS combined) on top trims |
| FEATURES | NOA point-to-point, AES at 130 km/h, auto parking, 360° transparent chassis |
Available Versions
| VERSION | POWER | BATTERY | EV RANGE | COMBINED RANGE | PRICE | KEY DIFFERENCES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9X | 1,030 kW (entry tune) | 55.1 kWh | 235 km | ~1,150 km | ~$63,910 | Entry trim, G-Pilot H7, single-LiDAR ADAS |
| 9X Ultra | 1,030 kW | 70 kWh CATL NMC | 302-380 km | 1,250 km | ~$66,650 | Long-range battery, panoramic roof, 18-way front seats |
| 9X Hyper | 1,030 kW | 70 kWh CATL NMC | 302-380 km | 1,250 km | ~$76,800 | G-Pilot H9 full ADAS, 23-speaker Yamaha audio |
| 9X Obsidian Black | 1,030 kW (full tune) | 70 kWh CATL NMC | 302-380 km | 1,250 km | ~$80,500 | Carbon-ceramic brakes, AR HUD, third-row entertainment |
Pricing & Availability
Sales of the ZEEKR 9X opened in mainland China on September 29, 2025 with a price ladder from RMB 465,900 to RMB 589,900 (approximately $63,910 to $80,500). The order pace was extraordinary — 40,000 deposits within the first hour and over 50,000 cumulative deliveries by spring 2026. International expansion is now in motion: global exports begin June 2026, with European deliveries targeted for Q4 2026. Australia and Malaysia are confirmed for end-2026 / early-2027 launches, with regional pricing expected to carry a meaningful premium over the China sticker — Australian early estimates put the 9X Hyper around AUD 110,000 (~USD 72,000).
How It Compares
Against the BYD Denza N9 — its most direct China-market competitor — the 9X trades a slightly shorter combined range and a higher entry price for raw performance dominance: 1,381 hp tri-motor versus the N9's 912 hp dual-motor PHEV. Compared to the AITO M9 (currently the segment best-seller), the 9X delivers nearly triple the system power for similar money but gives up some combined range and the M9's well-established Huawei ADS 4 driver-assist software. The XPENG GX REV is the value pick of this group at $58,600 with a 1,585 km combined range, though it can't match the 9X's tri-motor punch or G-Pilot H9 hardware. For buyers cross-shopping these four, the 9X's pitch is simple: the most exotic powertrain at a competitive price, with Zeekr's growing service footprint as the safety net.
- Tri-motor 1,381 hp is segment-leading for the price
- 900V architecture with 6-minute 30-80% DC fast charging
- Up to 1,250 km combined CLTC range eliminates road-trip anxiety
- G-Pilot H9 ADAS hardware (5 LiDARs, 1,400 TOPS) outpaces all non-Chinese flagships
- Entry 9X gets the simpler H7 ADAS stack; H9 needs $76,800+ Hyper trim
- Pricing pushes top trims into Mercedes GLS / BMW X7 territory
- EV-only range trails some pure-BEV rivals like the Volkswagen ID. ERA 9X (650 km BEV)
The ZEEKR 9X is what happens when Geely takes the "no-compromise flagship" brief seriously. The tri-motor 1,381 hp powertrain, 900V architecture and G-Pilot H9 ADAS together set a new spec ceiling for the under-$70k luxury 6-seater segment in China — and the 50,000+ delivered units suggest the market agrees. The 9X Ultra at $66,650 is the value sweet spot; the Obsidian Black is for buyers who want the full H9 stack with carbon-ceramic brakes. Globally, the 9X is the SUV that finally puts the Mercedes GLS/BMW X7 incumbents on real notice — and once it lands in Europe in Q4 2026, the segment math changes for good.
