Zeekr officially launched the 8X, an all-new plug-in hybrid flagship SUV, in Ningbo, China. Positioned alongside the Zeekr 9X to form a dual-flagship lineup for the Geely Auto Group luxury brand, the 8X pairs a 900V high-voltage architecture with the company’s Super Electric Power (SEP) Hybrid System. Variants are priced between RMB 356,800 and RMB 500,800 (approximately $52,343 to $73,467 USD).
Highlights
- Three-motor 8X Black Edition is claimed to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.96 seconds
- Built on Geely’s SEA-S architecture with a full-stack 900V high-voltage system
- Pricing spans RMB 356,800 to RMB 500,800 (approximately $52,343 to $73,467 USD)
- Debuts a cabin-and-driving-integrated super intelligence system paired with G-ASD 4.0 driver assistance
Powertrain and Architecture
The Zeekr 8X is built on SEA-S, a variant of Geely’s Sustainable Experience Architecture adapted for high-performance hybrid applications. The powertrain pairs that architecture with the Super Electric Power Hybrid System and a full-stack 900V high-voltage electrical backbone.
According to Zeekr, the 8X’s high-performance all-wheel-drive system and Haohan AI Digital Chassis are engineered to deliver consistent power delivery across speed ranges and varied terrain. The company said the three-motor 8X Black Edition reaches 100 km/h from a standstill in 2.96 seconds, a figure Zeekr positions as the fastest acceleration of any hybrid SUV in production.
The 8X joins a growing field of premium Chinese plug-in hybrid SUVs targeting the performance-luxury segment, a category that has drawn entries from stablemate Lynk & Co as well as competing brands in recent months.
Cabin, Audio, and Comfort
Zeekr is pitching the 8X as a flagship five-seater oriented toward interior space and long-trip refinement rather than three-row family utility. The company cited MPV-scale cabin dimensions, front seats inspired by the Eames Lounge Chair with one-touch comfort settings, and what it described as the only factory-installed Naim audio system in any production vehicle.
The seating and audio package appears intended to differentiate the 8X from rivals that prioritize third-row capacity, positioning it closer to executive sedans in passenger experience while retaining SUV packaging.
Intelligence and Driver Assistance
The 8X is the first Zeekr model to feature what the company calls a cabin-and-driving-integrated super intelligence system. The platform combines Super Eva, a voice assistant built on a World Action Model (WAM), with the G-ASD 4.0 driver-assistance system, chassis controls, and powertrain management.
Zeekr described Super Eva as a vehicle-wide control center rather than an infotainment-only assistant, with native integration into the underlying vehicle systems. Specific SAE automation levels, sensor counts, and supported driving scenarios were not disclosed in the launch materials.
The 8X sits above the Zeekr 7X midsize electric SUV in the brand’s portfolio and arrives shortly after the European debut of the Zeekr 7GT electric sedan in January.
Pricing and Positioning
Standard 8X variants are priced between RMB 356,800 and RMB 426,800 (approximately $52,343 to $62,611 USD). The three-motor Black Edition is priced at RMB 500,800 (approximately $73,467 USD). Zeekr did not announce export timing or international pricing at launch.
Geely Auto Group reported cumulative sales of 3,024,567 units in 2025, with new energy vehicle sales reaching 1,687,767 units, a year-on-year increase the company pegged at 90 percent.
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