Zeekr 9X
Zeekr 8XShort version: the Zeekr 9X is the bigger flagship (5,239 mm long, 3,169 mm wheelbase); the Zeekr 8X is a little smaller, newer, and quicker off the line (0–100 km/h in about 2.96 s on the top trim). Both ride on Geely’s 900V SEA-S super-hybrid platform, both are plug-in hybrids rather than pure EVs, and both offer a tri-motor version around 1,030 kW. Choose the 9X when the market wants maximum size and presence; choose the 8X when it wants premium Chinese EV tech in a tighter, more affordable package.
If you source Chinese vehicles for resale, here is how the two stack up on the numbers that matter — plus the part most spec pages leave out: what it actually takes to import them.
Zeekr 8X vs 9X at a glance
| Zeekr 8X | Zeekr 9X | |
|---|---|---|
| Body type | Mid-large PHEV SUV | Full-size PHEV SUV |
| Launched | April 2026 | September 2025 |
| L × W × H | 5,100 × 1,998 × 1,780 mm | 5,239 × 2,019–2,029 × 1,819 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,069 mm | 3,169 mm |
| Platform | SEA-S super-hybrid, full 900V | SEA-S super-hybrid, full 900V |
| Top-trim motors | Tri-motor, ~1,030 kW | Tri-motor, ~1,030 kW (≈1,400 hp) |
| 0–100 km/h (top) | ~2.96 s | ~3.1 s |
| CLTC electric range | ~256 / 328 km (55.1 / 70 kWh) | ~300–380 km |
| Fast charge | 900V 6C, ~20–80% in ~9 min | 900V architecture |
| Seats / Drive | 5 / AWD | 5 / AWD |
| China guide price | ¥356,800 – ¥500,800 | Flagship tier (above 8X) |
Figures come from Chinese manufacturer spec sheets and are for comparison only; the exact export configuration and price are confirmed per order.
Size and positioning
Size is where these two separate. The 9X is a genuine full-size flagship — 5,239 mm long on a 3,169 mm wheelbase — so its case is space and road presence, and it sits right at the top of Zeekr’s SUV line. The 8X is 139 mm shorter with a 100 mm shorter wheelbase. Still a large SUV, but it drives tighter, parks easier, and opens at a lower price. In markets where a full-size flagship is simply too much car, the 8X is the easier vehicle to sell.
Powertrain and performance
Under the skin the two are close cousins: the same full 900V architecture and the same super-hybrid system that switches between pure-electric, range-extender and hybrid modes. Both top out with a tri-motor setup near 1,030 kW. Because the 8X carries less weight, its flagship version reaches 100 km/h in roughly 2.96 seconds — a hair quicker than the 9X’s ~3.1 seconds. On the road you will not feel the difference; both are absurdly fast for something this size.
Range and charging
Both use 900V 6C charging, so a 20–80% top-up takes about nine minutes where the chargers can keep up. Electric-only range tracks the battery: the 8X gives roughly 256 km (55.1 kWh) or 328 km (70 kWh) on CLTC, the 9X up to about 380 km. And because both are plug-in hybrids, range anxiety is a non-issue for markets that do not yet have dense charging — you can run them on fuel wherever the plugs run out. That matters a lot in much of Africa, the Middle East and Latin America.
The part spec sheets skip: importing them
Numbers decide half the sale. The other half is landed cost, shipping and paperwork:
- These are premium PHEVs, so duty treatment and battery-shipping rules weigh more heavily than on a plain fuel SUV — get the documentation moving early.
- Both are new — the 8X from 2026, the 9X from late 2025 — so early export allocation is limited. Securing units can matter as much as picking the trim.
- Which one suits your market is a commercial call, not just a spec one: the 9X for buyers chasing the largest flagship, the 8X for markets that want the tech at a friendlier price.
This is the work Hanvia Motors handles end to end — sourcing the right Zeekr configuration, third-party inspection, export documentation, and shipping from Tianjin Port and the Khorgos land port to Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and Latin America. Tell us the destination port and the model; we come back with availability, a clear FOB/CIF quote and a delivery timeline.
FAQ
Which is bigger, the Zeekr 8X or 9X?
The 9X — 5,239 mm long on a 3,169 mm wheelbase, against the 8X’s 5,100 mm and 3,069 mm.
Which is faster?
The 8X’s top tri-motor version, at about 2.96 s to 100 km/h versus roughly 3.1 s for the 9X, mainly because it is lighter.
Are they fully electric?
No — both are plug-in hybrids on a 900V platform, running in pure-electric, range-extender or hybrid mode, which suits markets with limited charging.
Can I import the 8X or 9X to Africa, the Middle East or Latin America?
Yes. Hanvia Motors exports new Chinese vehicles, Zeekr included, to these regions. Send your destination port and we will confirm stock and shipping.
What does it cost to import one?
China guide pricing for the 8X runs about ¥356,800–¥500,800; the 9X sits above it. Landed cost depends on your port, duties and shipping — ask us for a full FOB/CIF quote.
Looking to import the Zeekr 8X, 9X or other Chinese new-energy vehicles? Contact Hanvia Motors with your destination port for a quote.