In the quiet ledger of the road, a Chinese-owned carmaker has opened its doors to a refreshed electric SUV in Australia, keeping its price where it stood before. The 7X, already a steady presence among the country's best-selling family-sized vehicles, now arrives with more power, a dashcam that watches over parked cars, and generous servicing for those who buy in the closing weeks of the year. Its first deliveries are expected in December, and whether this sweetened offer will carry it deeper into a market still finding its shape will be told by the months ahead.
Zeekr 7X Facelift Opens for Orders at Unchanged Prices, With Free Servicing and More Power
The prices stay put while the power goes up
Mark
So the prices didn't change but the car got more powerful. Why is that the headline?
Mimi
Because a facelift usually comes with a price rise. Here every variant gains 25kW and 80Nm and the range still runs from about $63,000 to $78,000 drive-away.
Mark
And the free servicing?
Mimi
It's tied to orders placed between the start of November and the end of December. Along with it come a home wallbox and free choice of paint and trim.
Luke
Worth noting that's a limited-time offer, not a permanent change to the price. What happens to it in January isn't said.
Mark
The 7X is selling well, isn't it?
Mimi
About 1,600 registered in September, 10,800 so far this year, and roughly 29 per cent of the over-$65,000 medium luxury SUV market that month.
Luke
That share is for one month and one defined segment, so it shouldn't be read as the brand's overall standing.
Mark
What about the charging claim, 10 to 80 per cent in 11 minutes?
Luke
That's Zeekr's own figure, and it needs a 450kW charger. Same with the WLTP range numbers, which are claimed, not tested in everyday driving.
Mimi
The dashcam is the feature most people will notice, since it also watches the car while parked.
Mark
And Frank Li says the changes came from local feedback.
Luke
That's his account. The article doesn't say what feedback or how much, so we can take it as stated, not verified.
Der Puls
- Orders for the updated Zeekr 7X are open now, with first deliveries expected in December.
- Every variant gains 25kW and 80Nm, and the Performance AWD now sprints to 100km/h in 3.7 seconds.
- Prices hold steady between roughly $63,000 and $78,000 drive-away, while the rivalry with the Tesla Model Y sharpens.
- Buyers who sign between November and December receive two years of free servicing and a home wallbox, a bid to win ground in a growing EV market.
- The 7X already holds a top-10 spot among Australian SUVs, and its sales figures in coming months will reveal whether the offer lands.
In the quiet ledger of the road, a Chinese-owned carmaker has opened its doors to a refreshed electric SUV in Australia, keeping its price where it stood before. The 7X, already a steady presence among the country's best-selling family-sized vehicles, now arrives with more power, a dashcam that watches over parked cars, and generous servicing for those who buy in the closing weeks of the year. Its first deliveries are expected in December, and whether this sweetened offer will carry it deeper into a market still finding its shape will be told by the months ahead.
Zeekr has opened orders in Australia for an updated 7X electric SUV, and it has kept its prices exactly where they were. The range runs from about $63,000 drive-away for the entry model, through $68,000 for the Long Range rear-wheel-drive, up to $78,000 for the flagship Performance AWD. The first cars are due to reach customers in December.
The 7X matters a great deal to the brand here. It is a direct rival to the Tesla Model Y and has been sitting among the country's ten best-selling SUVs for months. In September alone around 1,600 were registered, bringing the year's total to 10,800 and giving Zeekr roughly 29 per cent of the premium medium SUV segment for the month.
The changes to the body are subtle: sportier front air ducts, a narrower grille shutter, and a number plate moved from the bumper to the tailgate. Inside, the centre console has been reshaped into a flatter layout. The headline addition is a built-in dashcam that records on the move and, when the car is parked, watches for anyone approaching or touching it, much like Tesla's Sentry Mode.
Performance rises across the range, with every variant gaining 25kW and 80Nm. The Performance AWD now reaches 100km/h in 3.7 seconds, and claimed range has grown by 12km. Buyers who order between November and December also receive two years of free servicing, a home wallbox, and a free choice of paint and trim. Zeekr's Australian boss, Frank Li, says the changes come from local customer feedback. Whether the offer keeps the 7X among the market's leaders will show in the sales figures to come.
Zeekr has opened orders in Australia for an updated version of its 7X electric SUV, and the price list has not moved. The three-variant range starts at around $63,000 drive-away, climbs to $68,000 for the Long Range rear-wheel-drive, and tops out at $78,000 for the flagship Performance AWD. The first Australian deliveries are expected to begin in December.
The 7X is the Chinese-owned brand's most important car here, and a direct rival to the Tesla Model Y. It has been sitting in the country's top 10 best-selling SUVs over the last couple of months. VFACTS figures show roughly 1,600 were registered in September, bringing its year-to-date total to 10,800. That gave Zeekr about 29 per cent of the over-$65,000 medium luxury SUV market for the month.
The visual changes are subtle. The front air ducts have been redesigned for a sportier look, the active grille shutter is narrower, and the rear diffuser has been tidied. The easiest giveaway from behind is the number plate, which has moved from the bumper to the tailgate. Inside, the centre console has been reshaped into a flatter, straight slider layout with a new pattern, and the cup holders now sit side by side rather than back to back.
The biggest equipment addition is a built-in dashcam. It records while driving and doubles as a surveillance monitor when the car is parked, much like Tesla's Sentry Mode, alerting the driver if someone comes near or touches the vehicle. All models keep the 16-inch touchscreen, with physical buttons still positioned underneath, plus a 13-inch digital driver's display. The infotainment runs on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8295 chip.
Performance has been lifted across the board, with every variant gaining 25kW and 80Nm. The entry-level and Long Range rear-wheel-drive models now make 335kW and 520Nm, enough to reach 100km/h in around 5.5 seconds. The Performance AWD jumps to 500kW and 790Nm and covers 0–100km/h in 3.7 seconds.
Claimed range has improved by 12km. The Long Range RWD is rated at up to 627km on the WLTP cycle, the entry-level car at 482km and the Performance AWD at 544km. The battery choices continue: a 75kWh lithium iron phosphate pack in the entry model, and a 100kWh nickel-cobalt-manganese pack in the Long Range and Performance versions. On a 450kW charger, Zeekr says the SUV can go from 10 to 80 per cent in as little as 11 minutes, provided you can find a station that supports it.
A new Black Edition package is offered only on the Performance AWD. It adds an Onyx Black exterior, black trim, black Nappa leather upholstery and 20-inch black alloy wheels.
Between the start of November and the end of December, buyers also get two years of free servicing, a home wallbox charger, and their choice of paint and interior trim at no extra cost.
Zeekr Australia managing director Frank Li said the facelift and interior changes were based on feedback from local customers. He described the 7X as central to the brand's growth in Australia, saying it has earned recognition from the country's most respected automotive awards and leads its segment. The update, he said, builds on what Australian drivers already value, with enhancements to design, comfort and technology. With deliveries due in December, the sales figures over the coming months will show whether the offer holds the 7X's place among the top sellers.
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The 7X has been central to Zeekr's growth in Australia, and the update builds on what Australian drivers already value.— Frank Li, Zeekr Australia managing director
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