Zeekr 9X: the Super Hybrid SUV

The Zeekr 9X is the premium Geely group brand’s new flagship SUV, and the first Super Hybrid model in its history: a plug-in hybrid system that combines 897 hp with a claimed 737 km of combined range. Not yet sold in France, this model marks a technical turning point for Zeekr, until now positioned solely on pure electric with the X, 7X, 001, 007 and 009. Here is its full spec sheet, what is known about its availability, and its place in the lineup.

In brief:

• The Zeekr 9X is a large luxury SUV with Super Hybrid (plug-in hybrid) powertrain
• 897 hp combined and up to 737 km of combined range
• 900V electrical architecture and a 55.1 kWh battery
• Roughly 2.9 tonnes unladen and a 240 km/h top speed
• Not sold in France to date: no launch date or official pricing

Table of contents

• The 9X, the brand’s first Super Hybrid
• Specs and Super Hybrid powertrain
• Range and charging
• Zeekr 9X Ultra: which versions are coming?
• Is the Zeekr 9X available in France?
• Zeekr 9X against the premium lineup
• Frequently asked questions

The 9X, the brand’s first Super Hybrid

Since launching in 2021, Zeekr has built its reputation on pure electric power: the X and 7X SUVs, the large 001 shooting brake, the 007 sedan and the 009 minivan all share a 100% battery architecture. The 9X breaks with that line: it is the brand’s first model to adopt a Super Hybrid powertrain, a plug-in hybrid system with strong electric range, designed to reassure buyers who are still hesitant about going fully electric for long trips.

Built on Geely’s modular SEA platform, like every Zeekr model, the 9X adapts these foundations to a hybrid powertrain. This shared platform also brings the 9X closer to the group’s other brands, chief among them Volvo, owned by Geely since 2010.

The positioning is clear: a large luxury SUV, bigger than the 001, meant to rival Europe’s benchmark models in the segment while keeping the pricing edge that has driven Chinese manufacturers’ success on the market.

Specs and Super Hybrid powertrain

What is known about the powertrain

The 897 hp combined figure immediately places the 9X among the most powerful SUVs on the market, plug-in hybrids included, a category where 400 to 500 hp is already enough to rival the best sports sedans. The exact torque figure and 0-100 km/h time have not been disclosed by the manufacturer at this stage.

At close to 2.9 tonnes unladen, the 9X carries a substantial footprint, consistent with a large three-row SUV the size of the 001, made heavier by carrying both a battery and a combustion engine. The 240 km/h top speed remains high for this type of vehicle, where plug-in hybrids usually cap out around 200 to 220 km/h.

An architecture built for driver assistance

The 9X carries a sensor and processor suite described as high-performance, integrating next-generation LiDAR technology. This perception architecture, comparable to that deployed on the brand’s most recent electric models, is meant to enable advanced driver assistance features, though the exact autonomy levels for the European market have not been specified.

Range and charging

737 km of combined range

Zeekr claims up to 737 km of combined range for the 9X, a figure that adds together the kilometres covered on the battery and those covered with the help of the backup combustion engine, following the classic Super Hybrid (also called extended-range hybrid) principle. This approach differs fundamentally from the pure-electric range quoted on the 001, 007 or 009: it reassures on long trips, at the cost of a more limited everyday electric range.

The exact homologation cycle (European WLTP or a Chinese reference cycle) has not been disclosed for this announcement. As with other large Chinese models in the segment, it will be worth waiting for official WLTP figures before comparing this number to French market benchmarks.

A 900V architecture despite a compact battery

With a 55.1 kWh battery, the 9X carries a noticeably smaller pack than the 001 or 009, consistent with its hybrid rather than fully electric purpose: a capacity comparable to that of an electric city car is enough to cover most daily trips in electric mode, with the combustion engine taking over beyond that. The 900V electrical architecture, meanwhile, remains among the fastest-charging voltage classes on the market, a technical choice that reflects the model’s premium ambitions more than a need tied to battery size alone.

Zeekr 9X Ultra: which versions are coming?

Several searches already associate the 9X with an Ultra trim, presumably the flagship version of the upcoming price grid, similar to the Long Range or Privilege trims already offered on the Zeekr X and Zeekr 7X. The manufacturer has not, however, disclosed any official details on the number of trims, their respective equipment, or the price gap between them.

On Zeekr models already sold in France, this grid typically ranges from an entry-level rear-wheel-drive version to a flagship all-wheel-drive version, with a gap of several dozen horsepower and range kilometres between the two ends. It is reasonable to expect a similar logic for the 9X, though this is not a manufacturer confirmation.

Is the Zeekr 9X available in France?

Not officially, no. No launch date, pricing, or order opening has been announced for France or Europe to date. The brand’s official French lineup remains the one detailed in our article on Zeekr in France: the X and 7X SUVs, the 7GT shooting brake and the large 001.

An offer does exist outside the manufacturer’s network, however: independent importer NEM Motors already sells a version of the vehicle under the “Zeekr 9X HYPER” name, brought in outside the official channel. This option gives access to the model ahead of its European launch, but it leaves the buyer without the warranties, full French homologation, and after-sales network that come with official distribution — points worth weighing carefully against the appeal of novelty.

Pending any official launch, Paris-region buyers looking for a large premium SUV from the Geely group will find an alternative available today at Como, an automotive dealer in the Paris region, which sells the Zeekr range actually launched in France as well as Mercedes-Benz, smart and Lexus, with a local network and established after-sales service.

Zeekr 9X against the premium lineup

The Zeekr 001 remains, for now, the closest model to the 9X in size and statutory positioning within the official French lineup, with the advantage of already being available to order. The 9X, for its part, stands out with substantially higher power and the extended-range argument specific to its Super Hybrid powertrain, an asset for buyers still hesitant to fully commit to electric.

This strategic choice fits a broader trend seen on the market for Chinese hybrid SUVs sold in Europe, where plug-in hybrids often serve as a gateway before a full switch to electric. By betting on a hybrid model for its large flagship SUV rather than a new fully electric version, Zeekr adapts its product strategy to European markets where charging infrastructure and premium buyer habits remain uneven.

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