Zeekr X Rwd Long Range: pros and cons, electric motor, consumption and price

The brand’s proposal has also arrived among SUVs with fully electric engines Zeekr. The Chinese-Swedish brand is part of the group Geelyrecently launched on the Italian market, has decided to focus on high technology, quality materials and slightly more accessible prices than its rivals premium. Among the models designed for our country there is the compact SUV Zeekrin a range that also includes medium-large SUVs 7Xthe flagship shooting brake 001 and then from June also the new sports car 7GT. 4.43 m long, the C-Suv is based on the platform Seai.e. the same as the Volvo EX 30 e Smart #1. It is offered in three variants, with two different battery sizes (49 or 69 kWh) and two power levels (272 or 428 HP), with a single rear-wheel drive engine or with a dual all-wheel drive electric unit. Large space on board for passengers and a primarily urban vocation for this vehicle, which features strong shapes on the outside and high quality upholstery on the inside. The 8.8″ display for the digital instrument panel is clearly visible, the 14.6″ screen for the infotainment system is even more generous. In its intermediate version, the one with a single rear-wheel drive electric motor and the larger battery pack, the Zeekr was thus the subject of a test by the editorial staff of Motor Journal.

engine and dimensions

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Under the hood of the tested car there is therefore a rear synchronous electric motor 272 HP (200 kW) of power and 343 Nm of maximum torque, combined with a battery with Nmc (nickel-manganese-cobalt) chemistry 69 kWh of capacity. On the performance front, this rear-wheel drive car with single-speed transmission accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 190 km/h. The new zero-emission Zeekr 446 km. The direct current charging power of up to 150 kW allows you to go from 10 to 80% of the battery in 29 minutes. As for dimensions, the vehicle from the Chinese-Swedish brand is 4,432 mm long, 1,836 mm wide and 1,560 mm high, for a wheelbase of 2,750 mm. The new Zeekr On the price list, the compact electric SUV from the Asian company, in the tested Rwd Long Range version, is available starting from 44,100 euros. With a single rear-wheel drive engine, there is also the setup Core Rwdwith a 49 kWh battery (39,100 euros). At the top of the range, but with all-wheel drive with a 69 kWh battery, there is the Privilege Awd with a double electric motor of 428 HP (49,100 euros).

Why yes:

• Delivery: the engine power is smooth during acceleration and less abrupt than other electric ones. Without jerks, it has a robust push and constant progression.
• Equipment: a very rich standard package available, with high quality upholstery on the dashboard, door panels, seats and steering wheel.
• Comfort: ample space on board for all passengers, with the car remaining comfortable and rather safe even when driving over bumps.
• Consumption: to be reviewed in a more in-depth test, but the real 400 km threshold appeared achievable with careful management of the accelerator.

Why not:

• Front storage: the dedicated compartment inside the passenger compartment is completely missing, requiring passengers to use the pocket on the central tunnel for traffic documents.
• Physical keys: it’s a shame that there are no on-board controls, there are only those on the steering wheel spokes. The one for deactivating the most invasive Adas is also missing.
• Trim: with good absorption capacity, however it is a little too soft. Slight oscillations during stance, on dips and changes in direction.