The Zeekr 7X caught fire in China. Credit: Shuma IT Jun Understand China EV’s Market Real-time notifications when critical EV data is released All important data in one place 2,000,000+ data points Become a member Zeekr released an official statement on the recent 7X electric SUV firing at the charging station in China. The accident happened on August 9 in Ningbo City. No injuries were reported as the fire department managed to extinguish the fire. As mentioned, the Zeekr 7X all-electric crossover caught fire in China while staying next to the charging station. The video shows that the car wasn’t connected to any charging station during the incident. So, the cause of ignition was unclear. However, Chinese social media users highlighted that the car looked “suspicious” as it was parked with opened front trunk and disassembled plastic covers. A video shows that the car suddenly caught fire with an explosion-like sound. The car then began to smoke, continuously making explosion sounds with sparkles and flames bursting from the chassis. However, the 7X wasn’t hidden in flames completely. As mentioned, the local fire department was on time to extinguish the fire. Zeekr released an official statement shortly after the accident occurred in Ningbo. According to them, the preliminary investigation revealed that this 7X SUV had been involved in a serious collision and had not been inspected or repaired by any official service center. The specific cause of the fire is under investigation. Zeekr officials issued a reminder that the power battery, high-voltage system, and vehicle body structure require inspection and evaluation after a collision. There is a risk of a safety hazard if a vehicle hasn’t undergone proper inspection and repair. Zeekr also recommended verifying the accident and repair records when purchasing a used electric car. It is also important to inspect the power battery and high-voltage center to ensure safety. The Zeekr 7X fire was extinguished Zeekr is very concerned about its reputation, as it previously marketed its vehicles as having zero spontaneous ignitions without an external cause. The last time the company mentioned it was in May 2024, saying that its cumulative deliveries reached 240,000 units. In the next two years, no such claims were released. However, Zeekr still has the reputation of a “fireproof” brand. The Zeekr 7X is a global car that is being sold in various regions, including Europe, Central Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and more. It earned the 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating in 2025, scoring 91% for adult and 90% for child protection. The Chinese version of the Zeekr 7X has dimensions of 4825/1930/1666 mm with a wheelbase of 2,925 mm. It has two powertrain variants: RWD for 370 kW (496 hp) and AWD for 585 kW (784 hp). Two batteries are available for 75 kWh (LFP) and 103 kWh (ternary NMC). The range lies between 620 and 802 km under CLTC conditions. The 7X costs 229,800 – 269,800 yuan (34,060 – 39,985 USD) in China. According to China EV DataTracker, Zeekr delivered 28,025 units of the 7X in H1 2026 domestically, down 4.4% Year-Over-Year. The global variant of the Zeekr 7X offers dimensions of 4787/1930/1650 mm with a wheelbase of 2,900 mm. The entry-level car has a single e-motor in the rear axle for 310 kW (416 hp) and a 75 kWh LFP battery for 480 km of WLTP range. There is also a long-range model with the same electric motor and a 100 kWh ternary NMC pack for 615 km WLTP. The top-trim 7X adopts a 100 kWh battery and two e-motors with a combined peak power output of 475 kW (637 hp). The global Zeekr 7X SUV. Credit: Zeekr Most important news in your inbox. Recaps · scheduled All you need, in one email. Instant alerts · real-time Ping me when an article goes live. 0 of 27 topics selected Bundle into one email per day — instead of one email per article No spam · Unsubscribe with one click · Change settings anytime