Zeekr Talks Big on New 9X Hybrid SUV with High-Speed Skills
Zeekr, a part of the Geely team, just rolled out its first plug-in hybrid, the top 9X SUV. Built on the fresh SEA-S (Haohan-S) base, the ride shows off big power and uses a big battery, a first for a PHEV.
Power and Speed Details
At the heart of Zeekr 9X lies its new hybrid engine, mixing a gas motor with three new electric ones.
- Total Power: The setup gives out a full peak of 1030 kW (1381 horsepower).
- Engine: Packs a 2.0-liter DHE20-PFZ turbo motor, good for 205 kW (275 hp).
- Speed Up: Hits 0 to 100 km/h in a fast 3.1 seconds.
- Max Speed: Tops out at 240 km/h.
- Steady Force: The car's moves stay smooth even when the battery is low.
Battery and Charging Tech
The 9X brings big upgrades in battery and charging tech for a hybrid.
- Battery Setup: Uses a CATL Freevoy battery set.
- Size Choices: Comes in 55.1 kWh and 70 kWh sizes, a top record for a PHEV.
- Build: A new 900-volt layout lets it charge very fast.
- Charging Speed: Hits 6C charging rate, fulling from 20% to 80% in just 9 minutes.
Size and Build
The Zeekr 9X is a big SUV, at 5239 mm long with a wheelbase of 3169 mm. It tips the scale at over three tons.
Sale Start and Cost
The Zeekr 9X plans to hit the Chinese market in the third part of 2025. Early cost guesses go from $90,000 to $210,000 USD.
