Zeekr X 2026 drops up to $10,000 with more power and better equipment confirmed for Kia EV3, BMW iX1 rival

The Zeekr X will be faster, more affordable, and better equipped for MY26.

Now priced underneath $50,000 driveaway for rear-wheel force and underneath $60,000 for all-wheel force, says Zeekr, this would possibly well deliver a unfold-huge stamp reduction of round $5000-10,000 for the upgraded X.

Exact prices for the mannequin will be confirmed on Friday, 10 April on the Melbourne Motor Present.

In spite of the total lot, lowered X prices will diagram the mannequin closer to price-centered opponents such because the $47,600 outdated to on-boulevard prices Kia EV3 and $39,990 BYD Atto 3, while widening the leap to top fee picks just like the $84,900 Audi Q4 e-Tron and $77,900 BMW iX1.

The up thus a long way Zeekr X also gains a unfold-huge 50kW bump in vitality, now outputting 250kW in putrid, rear-force configuration and 365kW in fluctuate-topping all wheel force guise. Sprinting from 0-100km/h now takes 5.6 and 3.7 seconds respectively.

Technology within the X RWD is furthered by the introduction of Zeekr’s ‘Golden Battery’, considered within the one within the near previous launched 7X medium electric SUV.

The up thus a long way LFP unit promises 405km of riding fluctuate (WLTP), quick 10–80 p.c DC charging in 18 minutes with a 230kW peak, and an AC charging peak of 11kW.

The X AWD will withhold its greater NCM battery, which promises 415km of riding fluctuate (WLTP), a snappy DC fee from 10-80 p.c in half-hour, peaking at 150kW, and an AC fee peak of 22kW.

For every and each units, vehicle sizing remains unchanged, at 4432mm lengthy, 1836mm huge, 1566mm huge, and riding on a 2750mm wheelbase — referring to the identical dimension as a Toyota Corolla Flawed.

Assorted mannequin 12 months adjustments encompass recent exterior ideas for the Zeekr X AWD like matte Khaki Inexperienced and Onyx Sunless exterior colours, recent-watch 20-bound wheels, and non-compulsory automatic doorways.

Vary-huge interior adjustments possess also been confirmed. MY26 debuts a brand recent intention that comprises recent materials, textures, and colors. Heated seats for each and each the entrance and rear seats are surely in trend, as is a 13-speaker Yamaha stereo.

All-wheel force units possess the aid of in trend-equipped entrance massaging seats and a fridge all over the centre console.