For a brand only 5 or so years old, and with only 18 months in Australia – Zeekr is moving pretty quickly. And perhaps for good reasons.
They arrived on Australian shores in October 2024 launching the Zeekr X, their compact SUV. Later, they released the Zeekr 7x – their larger and more premium SUV which sold over 1,000 within the first month of its launch.
Since then, Zeekr has maintained a consistent top 5 position in the best-selling EV brands in Australia. The pace has been strong enough that supply is already being stretched – particularly since the recent spike in oil prices.
Zeekr’s play has been an ambitious one, but one that seems to have paid off. Their vehicles are characterised by high-tech, high customisation, luxury, and at a lower price than many of the traditional European luxury rivals.
These characteristics have been continued into the updated 2026 Zeekr X, which has yet to hit showrooms but The Driven was invited to try it out for a few days last week.
From the outside, the refreshed X looks essentially the same, with a couple new colour options including Kharki Green. The big updates are under the hood and the interior cabin. Let’s start with what’s under the hood.
Sam is Chief Operating Officer for Renew Economy and EV Media. Sam has been working with Renew Economy and One Step Off The Grid since 2014 and with The Driven since its inception in 2017. Sam is also the host of The Driven Podcast.