Key Points
- Zeekr has launched the updated 2027 7X in Australia, with orders open from 1 November 2026 and first arrivals due in December 2026.
- Every variant gains 25kW, and 0-100km/h times fall by up to 0.5 seconds, with a standard dash cam added across the range.
- Pricing is unchanged at $57,900, $63,900 and $72,900 before on-road costs, and the first 2,000 orders get a launch package including two years of servicing and a wallbox.
Zeekr has launched the updated 2027 7X electric SUV in Australia, with orders open from today and first arrivals due in December 2026. The update adds 25kW of power to every variant, a standard dash cam and a handful of design changes, while pricing stays the same from $57,900 before on-road costs.
Zeekr said more than 23,000 Australian customers now drive the Zeekr 7X, which first reached local buyers in August 2025. Zeekr Australia Managing Director Frank Li said the update responds to customer demand for new features such as the dash cam.
What has changed on the 2027 Zeekr 7X
Every variant gets optimised electric motors that add 25kW of power and cut 0-100km/h times. The 7X keeps its 800V electrical architecture, however misses out on the 900V system used on Chinese-market models.
2027 Zeekr 7X changes versus the previous model
Change | Previous | 2027 update |
Power, RWD and Long Range RWD | 310kW | 335kW |
Power, Performance AWD | 475kW | 500kW |
Torque, RWD and Long Range RWD | 440Nm | 520Nm |
Torque, Performance AWD | 710Nm | 790Nm |
0-100km/h, RWD | 6.0 sec | 5.6 sec |
0-100km/h, Long Range RWD | 6.0 sec | 5.5 sec |
0-100km/h, Performance AWD | 3.8 sec | 3.7 sec |
WLTP range, RWD | 480km | 482km |
WLTP range, Long Range RWD | 615km | 627km |
WLTP range, Performance AWD | 543km | 544km |
Dash cam (digital video recorder) | Not standard | Standard on all variants |
Rear licence plate | On the bumper | On the tailgate |
Front air ducts | Previous design | Redesigned |
Active grille shutter | Previous design | Narrower |
Rear diffuser | Previous design | Refined |
Centre console | Previous layout | Relocated cupholders and an extra storage cubby |
Two-tone Tech Grey paint with black roof | Not applicable | New on Long Range RWD and Performance AWD |
Black Edition Package | Not applicable | New option on Performance AWD |
Battery sizes remained unchanged, however range increases by up to 12km from more efficient motors.
Pricing unchanged from $57,900
Zeekr has kept prices the same on all three variants. Prices outlined below are MSRP which exclude on-road costs.
2027 Zeekr 7X pricing and variants
Variant | Battery | Wheels | Price (before on-road costs) |
RWD | 75kWh (LFP) | 19-inch silver alloy | $57,900 |
Long Range RWD | 100kWh (NCM) | 19-inch silver alloy | $63,900 |
Performance AWD | 100kWh (NCM) | 21-inch forged alloy | $72,900 |
Launch offer for the first 2,000 orders
Zeekr is offering a launch package to the first 2,000 orders of the 2027 7X placed from 1 November 2026. It includes complimentary exterior and interior colour selection, two years of servicing, a wallbox, 5,000 Zeekr app points and a Frank Green x Zeekr water bottle. Buyers also choose between a Zeekr x Anker powerbank or a bottle of Zeekr sparkling wine.
The introductory retail offers run from 1 November to 31 December 2026.
Customers with an existing order for the current 7X can keep it or ask their local Zeekr retailer about switching to the updated model.
Battery and charging
Battery and charging remain unchanged from the the previous model.
The RWD uses a 75kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. The Long Range RWD and Performance AWD use 100kWh nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM) batteries. Battery specifications are unchanged.
The 7X supports DC fast charging of up to 450kW, with a 10-80 per cent charge in as little as 11 minutes for the RWD variant. The Long Range RWD and Performance AWD charge at up to 420kW. All variants feature AC charging at 22kW.
Design changes inside and out
The 2027 7X keeps its clamshell bonnet and frameless mirrors, and its overall dimensions are unchanged, including the 2,900mm wheelbase. A relocated auto door button and rear privacy glass complete the exterior changes listed in the table above.
The new two-tone Tech Grey finish with a black roof joins Onyx Black as a standard colour. Crystal White, Forest Green and solid Tech Grey are cost options.
Inside, Zeekr has added a refined armrest and a suede headlining alongside the new console layout. Cargo space is 539 litres, rising to 1,978 litres with the rear seats folded. The Performance AWD adds a 66-litre front boot.
The RWD has a leather-free Charcoal Black interior. The Long Range RWD and Performance AWD offer an optional Charcoal Black and Grey interior, and Ivory and Polar White is exclusive to the Performance AWD.
The new Black Edition Package for the Performance AWD combines an Onyx Black exterior, blacked-out trim, black Nappa leather upholstery and 20-inch black alloy wheels.
Technology and safety
The dash cam is the only technology change Zeekr for the 2027 update. The new standard digital video recorder uses the car's cameras to record the road while driving and to help monitor the vehicle when parked.
All variants have a 16-inch central touchscreen powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8295 chipset and a 13-inch digital instrument cluster. The new standard digital video recorder uses the car's cameras to record the road while driving and to help monitor the vehicle when parked. CarExpert reports it works whether the car is on or off.
The Long Range RWD and Performance AWD add a 36.21-inch augmented reality head-up display which projects driving and navigation information as three-dimensional overlays on the road ahead.
The driver assistance system is Bosch-based and uses seven cameras and three radars. Standard features include adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection, lane keeping assist, forward collision warning and mitigation, evasive manoeuvre assist, and front and rear cross-traffic assist. Seven airbags, including a front centre airbag, plus 360-degree visual park assist, traffic sign recognition and parking emergency braking are also standard across the range.
Equipment by variant
RWD. Has a 12-way power driver's seat with memory, heated front and rear seats, tri-zone climate control, wireless phone charging and a 10-speaker Zeekr Sound system.
Long Range RWD. Adds Nappa leather seats, a built-in refrigerator, a power-operated rear sunshade, ventilated and massaging front seats, a heated steering wheel with memory and a 21-speaker Zeekr Sound system.
Performance AWD. Adds air suspension, intelligent automatic doors and a second-row occupant monitoring camera, which lets the driver view rear passengers on the central screen.
Sales and awards in Australia
Zeekr said more than 200,000 7X vehicles have been produced globally, and Australia accounts for about one in five 7X sales outside China.
According to Zeekr, the 7X won Best Medium SUV Under $60,000 at both the 2026 Drive Car of the Year Awards and the 2026 CarsGuide Car of the Year Awards. It was also named Best EV Mid-Size SUV at the 2026 CarExpert Choice Awards. The 7X Long Range received Gold for Best-Value Luxury EV in Money Magazine's Best of the Best Awards 2026.
"We're excited to bring these updates to Australian customers and continue raising expectations for the premium electric SUV experience," Li said.
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