Chinese EV Brand Zeekr Builds Strong Reputation Among Australian Buyers

Chinese electric vehicles continue gaining traction in Australia, and Zeekr appears to sit near the front of that movement. While some established luxury brands are still trying to secure attention in the region, buyers already seem comfortable putting money into the Zeekr 7X.

Customer reactions drive much of that momentum. One Australian owner shared detailed impressions after living with the SUV for a little over six months, and the experience sounded largely positive. The owner praised the suspension setup first. Equipped with air suspension, the 7X lifts itself around 1.8 inches, or 45 mm, from the lowest ride setting. According to the review, highway comfort stands out, while rougher back roads stay manageable as well.

Efficiency also surprised the owner. After slightly under 10,000 km, or 6,214 mi, involving commuting, spirited driving, and regular travel, the SUV averaged only 19 kWh per 100 km, equal to 62 mi. The cabin earned praise, too. Nearly 200 hours behind the wheel failed to expose major wear inside, and the driver highlighted the ambient lighting plus the decision to retain physical buttons.

Performance mattered from day one. The same owner mentioned the 7X reaches 100 kph from rest in under 4.0 seconds, a figure still keeping the car entertaining months later. Before purchasing the Zeekr, the driver reportedly wanted a V8-powered Ford Mustang instead. Another appreciated system involved Sentry Mode, controllable through the dedicated smartphone application, even if the function consumes part of the battery reserve.

Australian pricing still looks aggressive against established rivals. The single-motor rear-wheel-drive version launched last summer from AUD 57,900, equivalent to USD 41,270. Output stands at 416 hp, or 310 kW, paired with a 75-kWh battery pack. Estimated driving range reaches roughly 300 mi, or 483 km. Buyers wanting over 80 mi, or 129 km, of extra range moved into the AUD 63,900 bracket, equal to USD 45,548.

Higher up the ladder, the dual-motor Zeekr 7X starts at AUD 72,900, or USD 51,963. That version delivers 637 hp and includes a 100-kWh battery together with standard active air suspension. The article notes Zeekr dealers appear more willing than before to negotiate final drive-away pricing.

Not every complaint disappeared. Some owners reported software hiccups tied mostly to the phone application struggling to synchronize properly with the vehicle. Regenerative braking strength also disappointed one driver, especially compared with stronger systems elsewhere. Additional wishes included a built-in dashcam, improved voice commands, better adaptive cruise refinement, quieter turn indicators, and steering with slightly sharper responses.

Still, broader owner feedback stayed favorable. Several Australian drivers reportedly confirmed the SUV performs exactly as advertised. Service delays drew the strongest criticism, especially when replacement parts needed one or two months to arrive from China.

Even so, Zeekr’s image keeps improving among early adopters. Buyers praised the pricing, materials, driving range, and overall execution strongly enough to recommend the brand to friends without hesitation.

Zeekr 7X – Photo Gallery