Zeekr 8X: Specs and Availability

The Zeekr 8X is the second Super Hybrid SUV from Geely’s premium brand, unveiled in China a few months after the Zeekr 9X. Positioned to rival European references such as the BMW X5, it boasts high power figures, up to 1,381 hp on its most powerful version, and a 900V architecture with ultra-fast charging. Not yet sold in France, this model rounds out Zeekr’s push into plug-in hybrids with extended electric range. Here is its full spec sheet, what is known about its range, and its availability for the French market.

Zeekr 8X: the key figures

The table below summarises the specifications announced by the manufacturer for the Chinese market, pending any European homologation.

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These figures come from the manufacturer’s announcements for the Chinese market and early tests carried out by the specialist press. They remain to be confirmed for Europe, where WLTP homologation cycles generally produce more conservative results than the Chinese CLTC cycle.

Zeekr 8X: a second Super Hybrid SUV after the 9X

Following the launch of the Zeekr 9X, its flagship SUV, the Geely group brand unveiled a second Super Hybrid model in China: the 8X. Built on the same SEA-S platform, it adopts a slightly more compact footprint and a coupe SUV silhouette, more dynamic than the 9X, aimed at buyers seeking a bolder style.

The announced positioning targets European premium references directly, such as the BMW X5, while keeping the power and fast-charging arguments that now define the brand’s Super Hybrid lineup. Chinese pre-orders, opened in mid-March, passed 30,000 units within 48 hours, a sign of strong commercial reception in its home market.

Two versions coexist at this stage: a dual electric motor version and a more powerful tri-motor version, named Yao Ying in its sportiest trim, recognisable by its active rear spoiler and carbon-fibre elements.

Specs: powertrain, power and dimensions

The Zeekr 8X is built around a 2.0-litre turbocharged combustion engine developed by Aurobay, a Geely-Volvo joint venture, producing around 205 kW (275 hp) and acting as a generator within the hybrid system. It is paired with two or three electric motors depending on the version.

The dual electric motor version delivers a combined output of around 898 hp, with 0 to 100 km/h announced in 3.7 seconds. The tri-motor version pushes combined output up to 1,381 hp, for a 0 to 100 km/h claimed at 2.96 seconds, a performance level that puts the car alongside combustion sports cars that are far lighter.

In terms of footprint, the 8X measures 5,100 mm long, 1,998 mm wide and 1,780 mm tall, with a 3,069 mm wheelbase and an unladen weight generally between 2.6 and 2.8 tonnes depending on configuration. These dimensions place it among large SUVs, closer to a BMW X7 than an X5 by length, while keeping a lower, more sloping roofline.

Electric range and ultra-fast charging

The 8X carries 55.1 or 70 kWh lithium battery packs depending on the version, on a 900V electrical architecture compatible with so-called “6C” fast charging. The manufacturer claims a 20 to 80% charge in around 9 minutes, one of the shortest times announced for this type of vehicle.

In full-electric mode, the claimed range spans 256 to 410 km depending on the battery chosen, measured on the Chinese CLTC cycle, generally regarded as more optimistic than the European WLTP cycle. Combined range, which adds together kilometres covered in electric mode and those covered with the help of the backup combustion engine, reaches up to 1,416 km CLTC on the longest-range version.

Converted to the WLTP cycle, more representative of European use, these figures would be noticeably lower: the specialist press puts electric range at around 335 km and combined range at under 1,000 km for the flagship version. These estimates remain to be confirmed through official homologation, which does not yet exist for Europe.

Equipment and cabin

The Zeekr 8X carries over the “rolling lounge” philosophy already seen on the 9X, with a cabin built around rear-seat comfort: massage seats, a reclining backrest on the priority seat and fold-down tablets for rear passengers.

The Zeekr AI OS 7 infotainment system runs two front screens and a retractable rear screen, paired with a Naim sound system, the British high-end audio brand owned by the Focal group, also fitted to the 9X. Driver assistance relies on a sensor array that includes a roof-mounted LiDAR, for advanced assistance functions whose exact level for the European market remains to be confirmed.

The manufacturer-claimed boot capacity reaches 1,133 litres, extendable with the rear bench folded down. Dual-chamber air suspension, paired with electronically controlled dampers, rounds out the comfort equipment.

Zeekr 8X in France: availability and network

No official launch date has been announced for France. The specialist press expects a European launch in the coming months, potentially before the end of 2026, with no confirmation on the French timeline or on which version will actually be offered.

Useful reminder: every Zeekr model currently sold in France remains fully electric, whether the Zeekr X and Zeekr 7X SUVs, the 7GT estate or the large 001 estate. The 8X, like the Zeekr 9X, would introduce a plug-in hybrid powertrain to the French lineup for the first time if its launch is confirmed.

Pending a possible official launch, buyers in the Paris region looking for a large premium Geely group SUV can already turn to Como, a Geely dealership in the Paris region, which sells the Zeekr range currently available in France, notably at its Saint-Ouen-l’Aumône dealership in the Val-d’Oise.

For a direct comparison between the brand’s two Super Hybrid models, the guide Zeekr 8X or 9X: which SUV to choose details the differences in size and use. The availability of the full range in France can be tracked on the dedicated Zeekr in France article.

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