Charges in just 9.5 minutes and has a range of 737 km: China’s best hybrid SUV now has a price in Spain

Geely Group, which is already competing with BYD in China’s electric vehicle market, is now doing the same in Europe. After bringing to Spain a 1,055 km range plug-in hybrid SUV that it sells at a very low price, it has just unveiled an updated version of its globally bestselling luxury SUV. Most importantly, it has opened pre-orders in Spain for the best Chinese plug-in hybrid SUV currently available in Europe: its Zeekr flagship model.

Yes, because BYD will bring to Spain a 4x4 hybrid SUV with an range of 835 km by the end of the year; and next year it will even market another hybrid SUV in our country with a range of up to 1,470 km and 7 seats: but it will have 897 horsepower, accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds, a range of 737 km, and a battery that charges in just 9.5 minutes; let’s see who can deny that the new and massive Zeekr 9X — measuring 5.24 meters and offering 6 seats — is not the best plug-in hybrid SUV available in Europe.

It is the best Chinese plug-in hybrid SUV and its price has already been announced in Spain.

Its price in our country is… anything but cheap: 121,500 euros. Yet, with all its technology and equipment, we can’t say this luxury hybrid SUV from Zeekr is expensive. After all, it is the flagship of this Chinese luxury manufacturer even in its own market.

And now it arrives in Europe and Spain—recall that orders are already open for its only available version, the Ultra AWD, which costs 121,500 euros—to set a new standard for luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs, without any fear of competing with brands like Mercedes, BMW, or Range Rover.

Let’s start with its dimensions. Its body length is a staggering 5.24 meters, though even more impressive is its wheelbase of 3.17 meters, which allows it to offer 6 spacious seats in a 2+2+2 layout.

A powerful hybrid system: 737 km of range and a charging time of 9.5 minutes

Its weight is equally remarkable, at 2,900 kg on the scale; yet it remains Europe’s best available Chinese plug-in hybrid SUV, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.1 seconds and achieving a respectable top speed of 240 km/h, a figure many so-called sports cars could only envy.

How is this possible? Simply thanks to a powerful hybrid system that combines a 2.0 T gasoline engine producing 275 HP with two electric motors—of course, this Zeekr features 4x4 drive—and delivers a combined power output of nothing less than 897 HP, along with 935 Nm of torque.

As a true plug-in hybrid, it can operate in 100% electric mode, covering up to 179 km in this configuration. This capability is thanks to an NMC battery with a capacity of 55.1 kWh, which, combined with its 900V electrical architecture, allows for a charging rate of 330 kW. The result? It’s considered the best Chinese plug-in hybrid SUV, partly because it can charge its battery from 10% to 80% in just 9.5 minutes.

Then there’s, of course, the range issue, which reaches 737 km according to the WLTP protocol. This figure is particularly noteworthy considering the impressive size, weight, and performance of this Zeekr SUV.

10-year warranty and comes fully equipped

But the car that seems to us the best Chinese plug-in hybrid SUV stands out, of course, for its equipment on par with—or even exceeding—that of any European premium brand. It comes standard with air suspension or 22-inch tires, which may seem insane... until we consider that they can accommodate 285/45 size tires.

And that’s, almost, the least important aspect. Inside, its occupants can enjoy a range of features including power-operated doors, a panoramic solar roof, tinted rear windows, electric front and second-row seats, an audio system with 32 speakers, a 13” digital instrument cluster, a 47” HUD, dual 16” screens — one for the driver and one for the passenger — with 3,5K resolution, electric sunroofs on the rear windows, or a 17” foldable screen for the rear passengers.

To make sure nothing is missing, there’s even a refrigerator. It’s located in the first row of rear seats, features a sliding door, and offers up to 8.6 liters of storage space. Finally, it’s worth noting that China’s best plug-in hybrid SUV already available in Spain comes with a 10-year or 200,000 km warranty, as well as an 8-year or 200,000 km warranty for its battery.