JAKARTA – Geely's premium electric vehicle brand, Zeekr, has made a splash with the announcement that pre-sales of its first hybrid SUV, the Zeekr 9X, will begin at the Chengdu Auto Show in late August 2025.
This news was confirmed directly in the company's official Q&A session, "You Ask, I Answer," released on July 26, as reported by CarNewsChina on Monday, July 29.
The Zeekr 9X is positioned as a large-size model that will adopt Zeekr's new "super electric hybrid" strategy. Interestingly, there are currently no plans for a fully electric (BEV) version of the 9X, although Zeekr stated that it is technically ready if future demand warrants it.
Savage Performance and Advanced Hybrid Technology
For your information, the Zeekr 9X is built on the latest SEA-S (Haohan-S) modular platform, which utilizes SEA Hybrid (Haohan Hybrid) technology. This SUV is powered by a combination of a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine and three silicon carbide electric motors, producing an impressive total output of 1,030 kW (1,381 hp). This figure allows the Zeekr 9X to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.1 seconds and a top speed of 240 km/h. Zeekr claims that acceleration remains consistent regardless of battery level, with a difference of only 0.2 seconds.
This hybrid system is equipped with a 70 kWh CATL Freevoy battery, making it one of the largest PHEV batteries in a passenger vehicle. With 6C charging capability on a 900V system, the 9X can recharge from 20 to 80 percent in approximately 9 minutes. The pure electric mode range is also impressive compared to existing PHEV models on the market, recorded at 380 km based on CLTC standards, while the total driving range exceeds 1,000 km.
Efficiency is also a highlight; the Zeekr's 2.0-liter engine achieves thermal efficiency above 46 percent with fuel consumption 5–10 percent lower than a typical 1.5-liter hybrid engine.
The Zeekr 9X is scheduled to enter the Chinese market in the third quarter of 2025, following its pre-sale debut at the Chengdu Auto Show in August. Pricing details will be announced after the show.
With its combination of high performance, exceptional range, and unique hybrid strategy, the Zeekr 9X is poised to become a key player in the large SUV segment.
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