ZEEKR announced today that its all-new model, the ZEEKR 8X, is scheduled to launch on April 17. The ZEEKR 8X is built on the SEA-S super electric hybrid architecture, with body dimensions of 5100/1998/1780mm and a wheelbase of 3069mm. Positioned as a mid-to-large SUV, it is available in both 5-seat and 6-seat configurations. The powertrain is the core competitive strength of the model. It features the world’s first 900V high-voltage architecture in the hybrid segment, equipped with a 2.0T super electric hybrid dedicated engine producing a maximum power of 205kW, paired with a class-leading 145kW range-extender generator, balancing performance and efficiency. Two powertrain versions are available: dual-motor and triple-motor. The dual-motor version delivers a total power of 660kW and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds. The top-of-the-line Yaoying Edition features a triple-motor megawatt drive with a peak power of 1030kW, achieving 0-100 km/h in just 2.96 seconds. In terms of range, the ZEEKR 8X offers two battery options: 55kWh and 70kWh, with CLTC pure electric ranges of 320km and 410km respectively, and a combined range exceeding 1416km. For intelligent driving, the new model will feature the Qianli Haohan H9 solution, paired with dual NVIDIA DRIVE Thor-U chips, delivering 1400 TOPS of onboard computing power and supporting full-scenario, map-free autonomous driving capabilities. The ZEEKR 8X began pre-sales on March 16, with four trim levels priced between 376,800 and 516,800 RMB. Since the start of pre-sales, it has shown strong market performance, with small deposits exceeding 10,000 units within 38 minutes and cumulative orders surpassing 30,000 units within 48 hours. This figure sets a new pre-sale record for high-end SUVs priced above 400,000 RMB. Looking at the order mix, aside from the 62% of customers choosing the entry-level Max version, the top-tier Yaoying Edition priced at 516,800 RMB also captured 18% of orders, reflecting ZEEKR’s competitiveness among high-net-worth customers. The strong momentum of the ZEEKR 8X is not an isolated case within ZEEKR’s vehicle lineup. As early as 2025, ZEEKR had laid out a clear product strategy: “9 Series for premium extension, 8 Series for sporty luxury, 7 Series for tech luxury.” Under this framework, the ZEEKR 9X, launched last September, has performed impressively. With an average transaction price exceeding 530,000 RMB, it has led the 500,000-level large SUV segment in sales for several consecutive months, with cumulative deliveries exceeding 30,000 units. User surveys of the ZEEKR 9X show that 80% of its upgrade or replacement buyers came from traditional luxury brands such as BBA, a trend expected to continue with the 8X. Dai Yong, CFO of Geely Auto Group, stated that ZEEKR’s premium push holds strategic significance for the group’s gross margin improvement, and resources will continue to be tilted toward ZEEKR, including production capacity arrangements and marketing investments.