Zeekr X order taking started in Malaysia – up to 428 PS AWD, 440 km WLTP EV range; below RM180k est

Zeekr Malaysia has officially announced it is now accepting bookings for the Zeekr X – you can submit your interest here. If you aren’t aware of Zeekr, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker is a brand under Geely and its impending launch here has been known since June this year.

We’ll start with the most important thing: pricing. It’s an estimated figure for now, with the X estimated at below RM180k. Built on Geely’s Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA), the X shares its platform with the smart #1 and #3 as well as the Volvo EX30.

Comparing starting prices among the SEA-based electric vehicles (EVs), the X at RM180k undercuts the EX30 which retails from RM188,888, but is more expensive than the #1 and #3 that start from RM169k and RM175k respectively. If you’re curious about the X’s size, here’s an overview of the four SEA-based models:

Zeekr X

Length: 4,432 mm
Width: 1,836 mm
Height: 1,566 mm
Wheelbase: 2,750 mm

smart #1

Length: 4,270 mm
Width: 1,822 mm
Height: 1,636 mm
Wheelbase: 2,750 mm

smart #3

Length: 4,440 mm
Width: 1,844 mm
Height: 1,566 mm
Wheelbase: 2,785 mm

Volvo EX30

Length: 4,233 mm
Width: 1,836 mm
Height: 1,550 mm
Wheelbase: 2,650 mm

The X will be offered in two variants, namely the Premium RWD and Flagship AWD. This is similar to Singapore, which gets the electric crossover in rear- and all-wheel drive guises. Both variants feature a nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery with a net energy capacity of 66 kWh (69 kWh gross), with the Premium RWD capable of 440 km of range following the WLTP standard.

The base variant’s electric motor is rated at 272 PS (268 hp or 200 kW) and 343 Nm of torque, which enables a 0-100 km/h time of 5.6 seconds. As for the Flagship AWD, its dual-motor setup has outputs of 428 PS (422 hp or 315 kW) and 543 Nm for a century sprint time of 3.8 seconds at the expense of range that is up to 420 km.

Both have the same top speed of 190 km/h and support DC fast charging at a peak capacity of 150 kW, enabling a 10-80% state of charge in around 30 minutes. AC charging wasn’t mentioned but following Singapore’s spec, the max capacity should be 7.2 kW for the Premium RWD and 11 kW for the Flagship AWD – a full charge takes about seven hours.

Standard equipment for the X includes full LED headlamps, LED DRLs, an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Seven airbags and a full ADAS suite are also mentioned, the latter including autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane change assist, lane centring control, lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring, front and rear cross traffic alert, assisted parking and driver monitoring.

The release also mentions five available colours: namely Crystal White, Mist Grey, Grid Grey, Palace Beige and Pine Green. Meanwhile, the interior only comes in a single two-tone scheme: Charcoal Black and Stone Grey.

So, what do you think of the Zeekr X? Would you pick it over other SEA-based EVs, namely the Volvo EX30 and smart #1? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.