Zeekr Launches 9X Plug‑In Hybrid Flagship in China as Pre‑Orders Top 40,000 in First Hour
Zeekr targets the ultra‑luxury SUV segment with EV‑grade charging claims and record PHEV battery capacity.
Overview
- Entry pricing starts at 465,900 yuan, with four trims ranging from a dual‑motor 885 hp setup to a tri‑motor 1,381 hp range‑topper that can hit 0–100 km/h in about 3.1 seconds.
- Battery options include 55 kWh and 70 kWh packs, with MIIT‑cited electric‑only driving up to roughly 302 km and a 900V system enabling 20–80% charging in about 8–9 minutes.
- The 9X debuts Zeekr’s SEA Super Hybrid architecture and pairs a 2.0‑liter turbo four‑cylinder with dual‑ or tri‑motor powertrains and all‑wheel drive.
- Intelligent‑driving hardware features the G‑Pilot H9 setup with five LiDAR sensors and dual Nvidia Drive Thor‑U chips.
- Orders require a 20,000 yuan deposit with a cooling‑off window through October 8, and Zeekr says China deliveries are slated to begin by November as it advances a merger with Geely Automobile Holdings.