This 5.23-meter long, 897 horsepower vehicle with a range of 737 km is starting to emerge from China, and we will soon see it in Spain.
30/09/2026 16:00
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30/09/2026 16:00
Zeekr is ready to take a significant step in its international expansion. The premium brand of Geely Group (Volvo, Polestar, smart, Lotus...) has begun the first large-scale shipment outside China of the Zeekr 9X, its massive luxury plug-in hybrid SUV and one of the most ambitious models developed by the manufacturer to date.
The first units have departed from the Chinese port of Fuzhou bound for the United Arab Emirates, but the Middle East is just the beginning. The company is accelerating the deployment of the 9X in the Middle East, Central Asia, Latin America, and especially Europe, where it is already available for reservation in the Netherlands and will begin reaching its first customers within a few months. In Spain, it currently has its own website where information about the model can be obtained.
The first European deliveries will begin this winter
Zeekr confirmed during the summer the European launch of the 9X and opened a first-phase reservation period in August. The company reserved the first 200 units for our continent for customers willing to pay a refundable deposit of 1,000 euros. Initial deliveries are expected between December 2026 and February 2027, depending ultimately on availability and production schedules.
Its public European debut also took place at the Monaco Yacht Show, held from September 23 to 26. In markets like Italy, the six-seater Zeekr 9X Ultra AWD costs 122,610 euros, while in other European countries it is priced around 120,000 euros. The company itself states that its European price is roughly equivalent to one million yuan.
The Zeekr 9X will be the fifth model introduced by Zeekr in Europe in just three years. Its target market is clearly different from that of the X, 001, or 7X models, as it enters directly the luxury large SUV market, competing with products from European manufacturers that have traditionally dominated this segment.
A plug-in hybrid SUV with 897 horsepower and a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 4.1 seconds
Europe will initially receive the Zeekr 9X Ultra AWD with six seats. Its Super Hybrid system combines a 2.0 turbo gasoline engine with three electric motors, producing a total of 897 horsepower. Despite being a large SUV designed primarily for comfort, it can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds.
Its electrical architecture operates at 900 V, and the battery allows it to travel up to 179 km without using gasoline according to the specifications announced for Italy. The total range reaches 737 km. Another impressive figure appears when connected to a fast charger, as it supports up to 330 kW and can go from 10% to 80% battery charge in approximately 9.5 minutes.
The dimensions are also in line with its premium positioning. The 9X exceeds 5,200 mm in length and features a cabin designed for six passengers. The second row has two individual seats arranged like a true living room, while its amenities include a 17-inch 3K OLED screen, an integrated refrigerator, and a Naim audio system with 32 speakers.
Zeekr brings its most ambitious car to Europe
The arrival of the 9X also represents a significant change for Zeekr itself. Until now, the company had built much of its reputation around electric vehicles, but this model introduces its new Super Hybrid technology in Europe and uses a combustion engine to greatly expand its usability for long trips.
The first large international shipment is headed to the United Arab Emirates, where its price exceeds 105,000 euros at current exchange rates. Zeekr claims that the 9X is simultaneously accelerating its expansion into other markets, with Europe among the priority regions for this rollout.
In our continent, the process is even further advanced than this first shipment might suggest. The car has already been officially unveiled, reservations are open, and there is a specific timeframe for starting deliveries. Between December and February, we will see the first European units of the Zeekr 9X arrive, aiming to prove that Chinese manufacturers no longer want to compete solely on price but also to fully enter one of the most exclusive territories of European premium brands.
