2026 Zeekr X: Updated EV SUV confirmed for Australia

The Zeekr X has received a raft of updates due in Australia from May, though the Chinese brand is withholding pricing details until the 2026 Melbourne Motor Show next week.

As previously reported by CarExpert, the 2026 Zeekr X lineup has received a slew of upgrades including design refreshes inside and out, more powerful electric motors for both rear- and all-wheel drive variants, enhanced equipment levels, and improved charging capability.

While final pricing hasn't been shared just yet, the Chinese brand has indicated the RWD will start from "under $50k drive-away", while the 365kW AWD will be "under $60k drive-away".

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Exterior changes include:

• New Khaki Green matte, Onyx Black colour options – AWD
• 20-inch alloy wheels in Black – AWD
• Available automatic doors – AWD

Interior changes include:

• Heated front, rear seats
• Massaging front seats – AWD
• Onboard fridge under front-centre armrest – AWD
• Touch-capacitive steering wheel shortcuts
• 13-speaker Yamaha surround sound system

Grey is now the standard interior option, with white available as an option on both the RWD and AWD. The AWD is exclusively available with the option of a black interior with red seatbelts.

All models also receive the brand's new Zeekr AD driver assistance suite, which incorporates five HD cameras, five millimetre-wave radar sensors, 12 ultrasonic sensors dotted around the vehicle, as well as Remote Parking Assist "for tight urban conditions".

Both versions of the Zeekr X in Australia also receive powertrain and battery updates, bringing more power and improved charging capability across the range.

The RWD now makes 250kW from its rear electric motor, while the AWD now makes a total of 365kW from its 110kW front and 250kW rear electric motors. Both are up by 50kW compared to before.

Zeekr claims the X RWD can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 5.6 seconds, while the AWD slashes that to just 3.7 seconds. The brand maintains that both variants offer "best in class" acceleration figures.

Further, the 2026 Zeekr X RWD now gets the brand's new 'Golden Battery' technology, featuring a new 61kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery and Cell-to-Pack (CFP) architecture from the larger 7X. The new battery is claimed to have been "further optimised for faster charging, enhanced safety and improved thermal stability".

It means the base car can now charge at a rate of up to 230kW using a DC fast charger (up from 150kW). The battery can be charged from 10-80 per cent in around 18 minutes, a reduction of around 12 minutes. The AWD's nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) lithium-ion battery retains its 150kW DC cap.

AC charging has also been improved for both variants, with the RWD now able to take 11kW (up from 7.2kW) and the AWD doubling its previous cap to 22kW (from 11kW).

WLTP range for the MY26 Zeekr X RWD is rated at 405km, while the AWD quotes 415km. For reference, the pre-update versions had ADR (NEDC) claims of 540km and 470km, respectively.

Full pricing and specification details will be revealed at the 2026 Melbourne motor show on April 10.

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