Zeekr 9X Hybrid SUV pre-sale to begin at Chengdu Auto Show in late August, no BEV planned
Geely‘s Zeekr has announced that its first hybrid model, the Zeekr 9X, will go on sale for pre-order at the Chengdu Auto Show in late August 2025. The information was confirmed in the company’s official Q&A session titled “You Ask, I Answer,” released in the early hours of July 26. The Q&A addressed the 9X’s product positioning, launch timeline, and future planning.
According to the company, the Zeekr 9X’s pricing has not yet been finalized and will be communicated once confirmed. Zeekr stated that while its mid- to large-sized vehicle lineup remains focused on pure electric platforms, large-sized models like the 9X will adopt its new “super electric hybrid” strategy. Currently, there are no plans for a fully electric version of the 9X.
The Zeekr 9X is built on the brand-new SEA-S modular platform, known in Chinese as Haohan-S, which utilises the SEA Hybrid (Haohan Hybrid) technology. Power is delivered by a system combining a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine with three silicon carbide electric motors, producing a total output of 1,030 kW (1,381 hp). The SUV accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.1 seconds and reaches a top speed of 240 km/h. Zeekr states that acceleration remains consistent regardless of battery level, with only a 0.2-second difference in acceleration.
The hybrid setup includes a 70 kWh CATL Freevoy battery, one of the largest in any PHEV passenger vehicle. With 6C charging capability on a 900V system, the 9X can recharge from 20% to 80% in around 9 minutes. The electric-only range is rated at 380 km under CLTC standards, while the total driving range exceeds 1,000 km.
Zeekr reports that the 2.0T engine achieves a thermal efficiency of above 46%, with fuel consumption 5–10% lower than that of typical 1.5T hybrid engines.
Zeekr reiterated that although there are no current plans for a BEV version, the company is technically prepared to offer one if future demand justifies it. The 9X will enter the Chinese market in the third quarter of 2025, following its pre-sale debut at the Chengdu Auto Show in August.
