Zeekr 7GT: how does it drive and how much does this Chinese electric car, designed for Europe, cost?
Designed and engineered in Gothenburg, the 7GT is Zeekr’s fourth European model. It will be available this summer, starting at 47,500 euros
Road debut for the Zeekr GT, a 100% electric car produced by the brand owned by the Geely Group. Built on the SEA (Sustainable Experience Architecture) platform, which is used across various Volvo, Smart and Polestar models, it is a truly software-defined vehicle that, in this case, brings a premium grand tourer to the road despite a competitive price starting at €47,500.
Zeekr 7GT, dimensions
In a world of Chinese cars that are often indistinguishable from one another, the Zeekr 7GT stands out for its distinctive styling. It is 4.80 metres long and 1.45 metres high, with a wheelbase of 2.9 metres. At the front, the low-slung ‘clamshell’ bonnet optimises airflow at the front of the car. The slim Matrix LED headlights emphasise the car’s width. The design philosophy that Zeekr calls ‘Hidden Energy’ ensures that technology is present without ever disrupting the car’s lines: all the front cameras and sensors are visually integrated into the bodywork, whilst a centrally positioned active air intake opens only when necessary. The rear also boasts a strong personality, thanks to features such as the ‘ducktail’ spoiler, the integrated diffuser and the full-width LED light bar. Alloy wheels are available up to 21”. Inside, access is via automatic doors (optional).
Power, range and charging
Built, as mentioned, on the 800V ‘Sustainable Experience Architecture’ platform, the Zeekr 7GT delivers up to 646 cv and 710 Nm of torque. This maximum power is delivered by a 100 kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt battery, which powers two electric drive units (165 kW at the front, 310 kW at the rear) and ensures a range of over 550 km.
The result is a 0–100 km/h acceleration time of just 3.3 seconds, with a top speed of 210 km/h. The same battery configuration can also deliver a range of up to 655 km (WLTP) in the rear-wheel-drive long-range version. A 75 kWh version is also available, featuring a lithium-iron-phosphate battery, a single 310 kW motor (421 cv), 440 Nm of torque and a WLTP range of 519 km. The Zeekr 7GT supports ultra-fast DC charging, reaching up to 450 kW of charging power with the LFP battery and up to 420 kW with the NCM battery under optimal conditions. For home charging, it supports up to 22 kW AC charging, taking less than five hours to fully recharge from 10 per cent.
Zeekr 7GT, road test
The Zeekr 7GT, tested in its most powerful 646 cavalli version, proved to be a great driving experience despite a few flaws linked to its Chinese design.
