Zeekr 9X: a hybrid flagship that changes the perception of a premium SUV
In August 2025, at the Chengdu Auto Show, the Zeekr brand will officially present the Zeekr 9X - the most powerful and technological SUV in its history. This is not just a novelty, but a revolutionary plug-in hybrid that combines the advantages of an electric car, a gasoline engine and a supercar. The model is already available for pre-booking in China, and will soon appear in Ukraine - in E-SKM car dealerships.
Dimensions, architecture and appearance
- Length - 5.2 m;
- Width - 2.0 m;
- Height - 1.8 m;
- Wheelbase - 3x2 m;
- Ground clearance - adjustable from 178 to 288 mm;
- Body lift - +30 mm in 7 seconds;
- Wheels - R22 with hand polishing.
The body is 91% made of high-strength steel and aluminum, which ensures rigidity, safety and weight reduction. The design is in the “Hidden Energy” style: smooth lines, matte chrome, integrated radiator grille, LED optics with over 42,000 facets, creating the effect of a starry sky.
Powertrain: a hybrid that surpasses a supercar
Zeekr 9X is a plug-in hybrid with three electric motors, built on the 900V high-voltage architecture SEA-S - the world's first full-fledged platform of this level:
- Total power - up to 1030 kW (≈1400 hp);
- 2.0T engine - specially designed for a hybrid system, efficiency >46%;
- Generator (range extender) - 145 kW;
- Battery - 70 kWh (CATL Freevoy);
- Electric range (CLTC) - 380 km.;
- Acceleration 0–100 km/h – 3.1 seconds;
- Maximum speed – 240 km/h;
- Fast charging – 20-80% in 9 minutes.
This is the first hybrid that retains full power even with a deep battery discharge.
- Grass;
- Snow (shallow/deep);
- Mud;
- Sand;
- Rocks;
The turning radius is 6 m, like the Zeekr 001, and the road behavior is like that of a mid-size sedan. The body stiffness is 41,600 N m/degree, which ensures stability even at high speed.
The Zeekr 9X cabin is a six-seater space in a 2+2+2 configuration
- Second-row captain’s chairs with electric drive, footrests and “zero gravity” mode;
- Front seats with ventilation, heating and built-in speakers in the headrests;
- Center console – with a 6K OLED display, crystal mode switch, wooden inserts and two wireless chargers;
- D-shaped steering wheel, behind which there is a separate gear shifter;
- Seat adjustment buttons – on the door cards;
- No traditional handles – instead, opening buttons.
Zeekr 9X debuts with G-Pilot H9 – a new generation autonomous control system with L3 autonomy level
- 2 Nvidia Thor chips – 1400 TOPS of computing power;
- 5 lidars – including the world’s first 520-line lidar (112° vertical, 150° horizontal, up to 1000 m² coverage);
- 5 4D mm-band radars;
- 13 HD cameras;
- 2 depth radars;
- 12 ultrasonic sensors.
The system is capable of recognizing objects measuring 0.75×0.75 m at a distance of up to 300 m. ADAS includes:
- Lane Keeping;
- Blind Spot Monitoring;
- Sign Recognition;
- Driver Fatigue Monitoring;
- Automatic Braking;
- Parking with 360° View.
Technologies that Work for the Driver
- ZEEA 3.0 Digital Architecture – 50% faster data exchange.
- Multimedia Interface – Adaptive, with Voice Control Support.
- Connection to cloud services – for navigation, updates and diagnostics.
- Synchronization with a mobile application – for remote control of the car.
Availability in Ukraine
The Zeekr 9X will be presented in black and white, with the same level of equipment. The official premiere is in August 2025 at the Chengdu Auto Show, after which the model will appear in E-SKM showrooms. The cost of the car has not yet been announced.
Summary
The Zeekr 9X is not just a hybrid SUV. It is a technological statement that demonstrates that the future of premium transport is in flexible platforms, intelligent systems and environmental efficiency. This car combines the dynamics of a supercar, business-class comfort, electric vehicle innovations and hybrid practicality. If you are looking for a car that does not just drive, but impresses, then the Zeekr 9X meets these criteria 100% - in every turn, in every interface, in every touch.
For Ukrainian buyers, this is an opportunity to be the first to join the new stage of premium electric transport. And if you are looking for not just a car, but an intelligent partner for the city, travel, and image - Zeekr 9X is waiting for you at E-SKM car dealerships.
