Geely Zeekr X ME YOU EV Electric Vehicle Car SUV China

What equipment comes with the Zeekr X?

Naturally, the main differences between the five-seater and four-seater versions of the 2023 Zeekr X You are seat-related, but it goes much further than that.

At first glance, you might not even realise you’re in a four-seater – the rear bench seat looks basically the same on both. But there’s a large fold-down centre arm rest and the cushion underneath not only has storage space inside but can be removed and both the remaining cushions can pop up.

The front passenger gains a far more luxurious ‘zero gravity’ seat which can recline and has a footrest. There’s a maximum 101-degree angle between the seat cushion and footrest and 124 degrees between it and the backrest.

Four-seaters also gain an electrically movable centre console which can include an optional fridge compartment (RMB1999, $A415). All models have heating and ventilation on the front seats, but in the four-seater the front passenger gains a massage function. Curiously, the driver misses out on the latter.

All models get Nappa leather upholstery and there is a panoramic roof. You models get a 13-speaker Yamaha sound system while this is an RMB6000 ($A1240) upgrade on the Me version.

Doors are frameless and there is an induction button to press to open them.

What powers the Zeekr X?

Single-motor/rear-wheel drive versions of the 2023 Zeekr X use a permanent magnet synchronous e-motor delivering 200kW and 343Nm of torque.

On all-wheel drive versions like our test car, there’s an additional 115kW/200Nm permanent magnet synchronous motor on the front axle. Total output is 315kW/543Nm.

How far can the Zeekr X go on a charge?

All versions of the 2023 Zeekr X come with a 66kWh NCM-type lithium-ion battery.

As tested, the four-seater dual-motor/all-wheel drive version can travel 500km before needing to recharge, based on China’s CLTC testing system that’s more generous that Europe’s WLTP as it concentrates on slow stop/start urban traffic.

The equivalent five-seater model is claimed to have a 512km range, while single-motor/rear-drive variants can manage up to 560km.

On a DC fast-charger, the Zeekr X can go from 30 to 80 per cent state of charge in half an hour, according to the car-maker.

The Zeekr X also comes with vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability, meaning you can use your car to power electrical items such as laptops.