Zeekr 8X or 9X: Which SUV to Choose?

The Zeekr 8X and the Zeekr 9X are two large Super Hybrid SUVs from the premium brand of the Geely group, marking Zeekr’s entry into long-range plug-in hybrid territory. The 9X is already available to order in France, while the 8X, more compact and styled as a coupe-SUV, still has no official date or price for the French market. Between a large three-row SUV and a more dynamic format, here is what sets these two models apart and how to decide based on intended use.

In brief:

• The Zeekr 9X has been available to order in France since September 2026, starting at 119,500 €
• The Zeekr 8X, more compact and styled as a coupe-SUV, has no official date or price in France yet
• Both models share the Super Hybrid powertrain (long-range plug-in hybrid)
• The 9X claims 897 hp combined and up to 737 km of combined range
• The choice mostly depends on the size wanted: a three-row flagship SUV or a more compact coupe-SUV

Table of contents

• Zeekr 8X and 9X: two Super Hybrid SUVs to discover
• Size and style: coupe-SUV versus flagship SUV
• Super Hybrid powertrain and range
• Zeekr 8X and 9X compared
• Availability and price in France
• Zeekr 8X or 9X: how to choose based on use
• Frequently asked questions

Zeekr 8X and 9X: two Super Hybrid SUVs to discover

Since its launch, Zeekr had built its French lineup around pure electric power, with the Zeekr X and Zeekr 7X SUVs, the 7GT shooting brake and the large 001 liftback. The 9X, unveiled in 2026, broke from that line by introducing the Super Hybrid powertrain, a long-range plug-in hybrid system designed for buyers still hesitant about going fully electric on long trips. It is now available to order in France, as detailed in the full Zeekr 9X specification sheet.

The 8X shares this same Super Hybrid base, with a different positioning: a coupe-SUV silhouette, more dynamic and slightly more compact than the 9X. Still not sold in France to date, it rounds out Zeekr’s push into plug-in hybrid territory, alongside the 9X.

Both models target the same premium buyer profile looking for a long-range plug-in hybrid alternative, but serve different uses depending on the size sought.

Size and style: coupe-SUV versus flagship SUV

The Zeekr 9X carries the size of a large three-row SUV, in the spirit of the Zeekr 001 on the liftback side, at close to 2.9 tonnes unladen. Its larger body favors interior space and long-distance comfort, suited to families or high-mileage drivers.

The Zeekr 8X, by contrast, adopts a coupe-SUV silhouette, with a more sloping roofline and more dynamic lines, designed for buyers seeking a bolder style without giving up the Super Hybrid powertrain. This body style brings the 8X closer to a more urban, individual use, even though the manufacturer has not yet announced its precise dimensions for the European market.

Between the two, the size difference remains the most visible criterion for guiding a choice, even ahead of the powertrain or the price question.

Super Hybrid powertrain and range

Both models share Zeekr’s Super Hybrid architecture, which combines a combustion engine with two electric motors to pair power with extended range. On the 9X, this architecture delivers a combined 897 hp and claims up to 737 km of combined range, with a 55.1 kWh battery allowing around 179 km in pure electric mode before the combustion engine kicks in.

For the 8X, the manufacturer has not yet announced certified power or range figures for Europe. Its technical kinship with the 9X suggests a Super Hybrid system of comparable power, adapted to the model’s more compact size, but these figures remain to be confirmed once official values are published for the French market.

A shared strength of both models: the 900 V electrical architecture inherited from the Geely group’s SEA platform, which allows fast charging, around 10 to 80% in under 10 minutes on a suitable charger for the 9X. A technical advantage that sets the Super Hybrid lineup apart in this segment, where this level of charging performance remains rare for a plug-in hybrid.

Zeekr 8X and 9X compared

This table summarizes what is officially known to date. The 8X figures will be updated as soon as they are announced by the manufacturer for the French market.

Availability and price in France

The Zeekr 9X reached a concrete commercial milestone in September 2026: it is now available to order in France, in a single version priced at 119,500 €, with first deliveries announced for December 2026, as detailed in the article on Zeekr 9X availability in France. The full price list and personalization options are detailed in the article on Zeekr 9X pricing.

The Zeekr 8X, for its part, still has no launch date or price for France to date. Its kinship with the 9X and with the rest of the Zeekr range suggests a gradual rollout on the French market, continuing the network expansion already under way with the X, 7X, 7GT, 001 and now 9X models.

Pending an eventual official launch of the 8X, Como already supports buyers in the Paris region across the whole Zeekr range currently sold, dealership by dealership, a point detailed in the article on the best Zeekr dealer. More broadly, Como distributes part of the Geely universe in the Paris region, alongside Mercedes-Benz, smart and Lexus, with a local network and an established after-sales service.

Zeekr 8X or 9X: how to choose based on use

The choice between the two models depends mostly on the size wanted. The 9X suits a family or high-mileage drivers looking for a premium three-row SUV, available today in France and already positioned against the most expensive European references in the segment.

The 8X better fits a more individual or urban use, for buyers drawn to a more dynamic coupe-SUV silhouette, at the cost of waiting for its official French launch. Both share the same technical promise of the Super Hybrid powertrain: extended range that reassures on long trips, without giving up the pleasure of electric driving day to day.

For buyers still weighing long-range plug-in hybrid against fully electric, the analysis on the difference between hybrid and plug-in hybrid offers useful benchmarks for placing the Super Hybrid powertrain against other technologies on the market.

Frequently asked questions