Looking to buy a Zeekr 7x Long range. Any suggestions or experiences or feedback from using this car.
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Zeekr 7X Experience
LLmu on 31/08/2026 - 09:10
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Have EV and my wife said recently EV playing up, braking by itself, she accidentally pressed the "one pedal mode" switched it off for her and EV fixed!
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Just go to FB and find the local aussie pages for reviews , posts or concerns.
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Just go to FB
Are they selling on Marketplace?
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No clue , you should go check it out
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I don't have access.
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Far out, people think 60 minutes with a car is sufficient to uncover any and all problems with it? Have people here never owned a car???
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Who said only 60minutes? Then book again for the next day? Then the following Day. Would you really trust someone here saying "yeah nah".
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I would not come looking to OzB for this advice, no. But I would definitely go trawling through online forums, Facebook groups etc dedicated to owners of the car in question. 60 minute test drive (or even several 60 minute test drives) are fine, but it's not the same thing as actually owning and living with a car. I would never buy a car without first seeing what people who have already owned one for a while think of it.
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Have the base model 7x for 2 months now. Love it.
The cameras when reversing can be a bit disorienting since there's so many angles. I just use my mirrors now and use the cameras for the final adjustments.The acc can be a bit annoying, but I found it better than my previous Toyota.
The android auto key has his bugs, but works for the lost part.
Other than that, no real dramas. Brother in law bought the LR and he has also been loving it
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I just use my mirrors now
how retro :)
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When you say the auto key has its bugs, what do you mean? Any risk of being stranded?
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I have had to tune the key a few times in the car since it didn't detect a key. Just took a minute or two each time. Was annoying.
I now take my fob. Hopefully the minor bugs can be sorted in future OTA updates. Ain't much of a concern, but it could be annoying if not tech savvy
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I have a Polestar, same family. I always, always take the key fob.
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Why not book yourself for a test drive.
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I'm afraid to Fred, what if they say no
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Bribe with Red Horse.
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Have done a test drive and happy with experience, want to know from other owners.
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Gonna vary car to car though. Eg Hilux are generally considered to be ace… man I had that many issues over 5 years with my 2020 one (purchased new) I was ready to drive it through the showroom window.
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Stop buying chinese car, buy Australian made Hanson ON1 car!
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Because owning a vehicle gives far more opportunity for one to find the problems with it than a 60 minute test drive.
What is with the absolute negativity that is on these forums sometimes?
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Angry, jealous people. That's all.
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@MS Paint: yes, its a much better way to make decisions to limit yourself to a single data point of a 30 minute test drive, rather than gathering multiple data points from a wide variety of people including those that have used a particular item for much longer than 30 minutes in a variety of conditions. After all, every other person is an idiot and therefore cannot be trusted.
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@MS Paint: Buying an expensive car = a minor life decision, like choosing which toilet paper brand to buy. Ok bud. And yeah, an 'internet search' where AI hallucinates and makes up whatever it wants is better than getting the information straight from the horses mouths. Sit down champ.
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Keyboard warriors
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Geeze there are plenty of inane questions on this forum that are unlikely to be productive or helpful in making decisions, but I don't think this is one of them, nor one that warrants this kind of vitriol.
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Idiot
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yep, get the model without the stupid electronic doors
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OP said 7x LR.
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I drive a 2023 BYD Atto 3 and love it. I used to keep an eye on Zeekr 7X, but it now has some turn-offs for me.
Living with an LFP battery in the BYD has taught me that I love LFP batteries. You can charge them to 100% without a care, where NMC batteries like in the 7X LR and 7X Performance should only be charged to 80% most of the time for battery health. Also LFP is very safe and doesn't have the risk of thermal runaway in a crash. So this preference would restrict me to the base model 7X, the one with an LFP battery. Many Tesla drivers also prefer the ones with LFP batteries.
Additionally, range is overrated. Everyone thinks they need long range until they have some experience with an EV. On road trips you're not going to drive 600km in a single sitting (safely) you're going to take breaks. And whatever the range of your car, the sensible thing to do if it's an EV is take the break at somewhere that has charging. Otherwise you'll be spending actual time (not break time) going to a charger later on. So the range of your car is a bit irrelevant unless you're pushing its range to the very limit.
When not road tripping, unless you live in an apartment you'll be charging all the time at home. It saves SO MUCH money. Even a granny charger that plugs into a standard power socket and puts only 1.5kW/hr into your car is worthwhile. Multiply that by all the time you spend in the garage or sleeping or charging from solar, and it's a lot of kW gained just at home. Most EV drivers don't need public chargers unless they're on a road trip or driving an Uber.
What's more, Zeekr is about to launch the 7GT, a cheaper performance wagon EV that looks sexier and has even better performance than the 7X. I'd much prefer a 7GT.
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Too many heroes just want to drive Melbourne to Sydney with a 10 minute stop for some petrol and toilet break.
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If you like the styling of Macan EV without paying Porsche premium, this is close enough.
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I call mine the Temu Porsche.
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I had a Macan EV as a loaner and let me tell you, the Zeekr is a million times nicer looking!
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Should've gone to specsavers
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Have a 7x performance now for a month, there are bits to love but some adjusting from running two large diesel vehicles. (300 series Landcruiser and prado).
Love the speed, performance - charging and long stints isn't possible without forward planning. Towing the 2T is currently under a bit of scrutiny and possibly some litigation / law suit.Its amazing performance for the money, i would just buy the performance over the LR as its better value and a cheap price to pay all things considered.
The tech is next level, whether you really need it or not that's questionable - but the way of the future it seems.
Apparently, the zeekr drive experience is closest match to an ICE car (but i don't have anything to compare against, as never driven any other EVs)
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I drove a current model Prado and rode in a Zeekr 7X Performance on the same day a few weeks back. The contrast could not be more stark, considering the similar price point. The Prado feels like a primitive piece of archaic garbage in comparison.
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Agreed if you spend that money and need a 4wd get a 300 series.
That’s what we have 7xp and 300 series best of both worlds.
Would I keep the 7xp for long… we’ll see probably 3 - 4 years I think. Then upgrade the tech. Whereas, the 300 series is already 5 years, and no urge to replace it
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Got a 7x black edition about 6 weeks ago and done almost 3500km. Thus far loving it.
Only minor negatives
electronic doors are a pointless gimmick (to be removed in next years model)
I had to get dummy seatbelt clips for rear seats as you can't disable seatbelt alarm so with seats down or things on seat it can set alarm off and it is annoying as hell.
Some of the steering wheel monitoring is annoying like attention and hands on steering wheel detection (turned em off).
The menus could be far better organised
Android Zeekr app is a little buggy/unstable
range estimation on highway are way off, but you quickly adjust.
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I would consider Xpengs new entrants (G9L / L03 / L05) before purchasing a Zeekr 7x.
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Even the 2026 version of the G6 is a worthy same class competitor.
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After what happened with Xpeng's importer going bankrupt, it's not recommended to go with small dealers. Stick to the big brands like BYD or Tesla if you want peace of mind and the least amount of trouble when your car is dead/needing spare parts. Unpopular cars/brands will have massive wait times and expensive parts, don't go against the flow if you can't afford it.
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Zeekr isn't a big brand.
Also I don't think they went bankrupt, they got taken over by the factory backed operation.
Anyway, remains to be seen but at the very least they are taking the Australian market seriously.
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I'm not a Zeekr convert, but it's ultimately from a big brand. It's Geely, China's second biggest auto maker, which is also Volvo and Polestar and Smart and Lotus as well. The 7X is one of the best selling vehicles in Australia recently.
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@Morven: I agree on that point, but as a marque if Zeekr folds you'd face difficulties in getting parts and accessing dealers, similar to what would happen if Xpeng folded.
Personally, I think they both have quite a bit of staying power and wouldn't hesitate in purchasing either at this stage.
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@Autonomic: If Zeekr were to fold, youd have bigger problems than that.
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I was keen for a Green 7GT but they didn't arrive fast enough for an impending purchase so i bought a second hand Tesla Y RWD instead with the intention to upgrade when available
I've noticed the consumption on 7Xs around 20kwh/100kms from most of the fb groups. My 23 Y RWD rarely gets above 13. The 7X has a bigger battery, but drinks faster. I try and self charge off of solar, harder proposition with the higher consumption.
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Depends. In spring (now) I get 14kwh/100km on the byd seal performance. Winter, 17-18.
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10,000km. 17.5kW/100km. I have the long range. My drives are 85/15 freeway to suburban roads. The freeway roads are at a proper 100-110km/hr.
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I have the Performance model of Zeekr 7x since June. It is a fine car to drive, powerful yet very comfortable.
If you want great software though then you should look at Tesla Model Y LR. But it is more expensive than 7x LR, and just cheaper than 7x Performance.
The only thing I would call out is that it could take ages for you to get your car, given the queue to buy it. Don't sell your existing car until you have received the 7x in your hands, as there has been constant delays. Also depends on where you live, different dealerships would have different quotas of the car, so you may want to go to a dealership where the queue is much shorter, or maybe have a car available for you to pick up (due to cancellations etc).
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We've put our name and details and everything down not too long ago with an NL for it because one of our cars died suddenly and NL looks like it'll work out very well for our situation.
We're getting the green Long Range and love it - if all goes well, we should be picking it up next week!
Of course I don't have it yet so can't comment on that aspect yet, but if you have any questions in the meantime that I might have researched/looked into/the process/NL or whatever let me know!
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I just picked up a 7x performance black edition, it's a weapon :)
I am still learning about everything about the car, the main screen itself is pretty easy to use very similar and familiar if you have an android phone.
Only issue I have the the notifications from the app, I've submitted feedback to hopefully allow some notifications to be toggled on/off.
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I have the 7X Performance. Great car. I put a lot of research into it. Big list pros. Coming from a VW mk 7.5 wagon which Im planning to keep. Active headlights and the cruise control experience is the only thing that is better in my opinion than the Zeekr.
Zeekr acceleration and torque is addictive. Adjustable suspension height , damping and steering that you can actually feel.
I can't comment on the LR.
In the end your it's your own decision and preferences.
As others have commented, join the FB groups , do a search and tras through owners experiences etc.
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Joining FB groups and trawling through owners experiences has got to be the most inefficient time wasting activities available to mankind. Swiping through trash, piss poor search results with countless irrelevant posts, it's a standardized bastardisation of 'info' - but at least some photos and videos are of notable quality.
We need to bring back car model specific forums, that are logical, concise.
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No experience. Seems to be good value at least. Can't go wrong, the EV market is a bit like shopping for a microwave from Panasonic or Samsung, it feels like. I have picked up a Seal Performance for daily. Didn't go with the Zeekr mainly because the 7GT is not out.
The current level of dealership does not give a lot of confidence. Geely, Zeekr, Volvo, Polestar, some will go amongst them.
Havent heard much of a good story from current owners, but like all new arrivals and will take time to build up. Also got put off by the idea of the air suspension too - a cheap single chamber setup.
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We went with Tesla model Y which is fantastic.
The Zeekr is probably the one other EV we'd consider (beats BYD Sealion 7 for me), but long delays, new brand in Australia (so unknown warranty service level) and software not being at Tesla's level mean it might be a better bet in a few years when there's more of a track record.
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Did the same. Same rationale
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MY owner of 3 years here - if I were to change my car today, 7x would be my first option.
Friend owns one and I sat in it, just a whole new level.
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I heard that the servicing costs for the 7X was quite high, and it looks like it is approx $2660 over 5 years / 100K.
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it isn't too bad, service is once every 2 years. first service is $700 from memory, second was a bit more but still many times cheaper than my outgoing car.
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What parts do they need to service ?
Only cost $50 every 2 years for Tesla to replace the ac cabin filter
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sweet, nice for Tesla drivers I guess. Didn't realise Tesla did tyre rotation, brake fluid, A/C service etc all for free.
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@gromit: tyre rotation only cost $59 at the nearest tyre center.
the rest they check for free.
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@blupool: according to my mate (A long time Tesla owner), he says "No F$#%@#% way" they charge for all that.
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@gromit: There is no scheduled servicing for Tesla vehicles. The car will only recommend visiting a service centre if a fault is detected.
There's a maintenance menu to help the owner keep track of tyre rotations, air cabin filters etc.
My car is over 4 years old and has never had a "service", but it was thoroughly inspected by a trusted mechanic when the tyres were replaced. Total spent on servicing remains zero.
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Many times? So your car was say $2,100 per service per year?
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sadly yes for the past couple of years. multiple parts failures and major services.
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Probably one of the best looking cars on the road imo. Cant help but have a look - especially in the dark green colour.
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Was in one recently, the interior and drive is amazing. The only thing i dint like was the front headlamps and the droopy eyed front face.
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i cannot thank you earlier buyers enough…good or bad you are using your hard earned money to test them out at early stage of their product or even the manufacturer life cycle so thumb up! Please report back in 5 years…
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while the brand itself is relatively new (5 years), the manufacturer Geely has been around a long time making cars (longer than Tesla)
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yep but honestly, that makes it less favorable if you do some research of the manufacturer itself … same as many Chinese EV makers, they are re-branded ICE vehicle manufacturers which didn't do that well back then. Granted, EVs are mechanically less complicated so maybe that's where magic is but let's see… personally my old faithful ICE car should last for another couple of years so hopefully by then, the picture would be much clearer.
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Geely's first EV was made a decade before Tesla. They have been an EV manufacturer for over 25 and a mass producer of EV's for over 15 years.
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In the ICE world, RWD usually indicates performance; opposite in the EV world.
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False. Not the opposite at all.
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I think the point is in the EV world all the "performance" models are versions with two electric motors positioned front and rear with AWD. The base models usually all have the sole motor in the back with RWD which is traditionally considered better for handling compared with a FWD vehicle.
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I'm interested to know how long was your test drive, OP?
New cars these days, especially Hybrids and EVs possess so many features and quirks that a 30min test drive will not be sufficient. Also not to forget 'promised updates' of features that aren't fully cooked.
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rent one for the weekend…then decide.🤔
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Why dont you take test ride for overnight and drive more then 50KM and you will get the idea is this the right car. I did with Xpeng and realised that i get more Gforce and hard suspension, so less centre of gravity which keeps you rolling inside the car.
I did test drive Zeker but felt that this car is too small for the price and gets outside noise and suspension is hard.
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Have 7X LR. Wife drives it daily and loves it.
I drive it every chance I get and love it. I don't really care about half the features, the driving experience itself is good, great performance and comfortable.
Test drove the Tesla and BYD Sealion 7. The Tesla felt like the most experimental in terms of lack of traditional controls, everything through the touchscreen, very minimalist (I liked it, but not sure if that was just because of the novelty of it). The BYD was the most natural to drive coming from a ICE vehicle, had the most traditional controls, buttons for everything, get in and go without having to learn anything. I felt the Zeekr was a good balance in between.
Things I dislike - kids want to play with everything like its a toy. The gear selector stalk takes some getting used to (and doubles as the cruise control function).
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I have 7x and it is fine. Never going back to ice pos cars. Im waiting for 8x or a bigger suv ev from other premium chinese brands.
Telsa are very good but interrior too boring.
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I have the 7xP, great car, but I expected it to be better in every way compared to older 10 year old ICE cars, especially on the technology front.
The Zeekr RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) is non-existent, I wouldn’t trust it at all.
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my brother-in law has had his for the last 2 months and absolutely loves it. The very cool tech aside, it's very luxurious, drives really well and suits his family (2 adults, 2 kids below 7yo). He'll be driving it from Melbourne to Adelaide in a few weeks to take the kids to see his wife's family, and he estimates that he'll only need 1 visit to a fast charge spot on the trip.
I'm happy to report back how the long drives went, when they return from Adelaide.
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How was the BIL's long drive? ta
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They're leaving on the drive to Adelaide today. I'll post back when they come back next week.
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Looking forward to it before putting an order in haha
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@gamer9119: Sorry meant to get back to you sooner, they ended up leaving a few days later due to the kids getting sick.
They said the drive was super easy and comfortable. The range was what it says on the tin and as expected only needed 1 fast charge about 2 thirds into the drive.
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@AEKaBeer: Thanks mate, did they mention anything if the adaptive cruise control works as it should? Ta
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@gamer9119: I messaged him this is his response.
"Yeah we used it the whole way. Incredible feature, makes it feel like you're in an Uber."
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The Long Range model uses NMC battery, which typically requires an 80% charge limit to preserve long-term health. Consequently, its usable range is comparable to the Standard Range LFP battery, which can be safely charged to 100% on a regular basis.
Are you planning to install a single-phase 7kW charger, or stick with a standard 1.4kW (10A) charger? I ended up going with the 7kW setup because 1.4kW is far too slow for regular use.
Also, real-world driving range is typically 10% to 15% lower than the official ratings.
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You get more than 1.4kw out of a 10A charger. Even charging at 8A.
Also charging an NMC battery to 100% to do long trips is fine. Just don't charge it constantly over 80%
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typically requires an 80% charge limit to preserve long-term health. Consequently, its usable range is comparable to the Standard Range LFP battery
This is incorrect.
There's no problem with charging NMC to 100% to get maximum range. The only caveat is that the battery should not be held at 100% for an extended period of time.
Charging to 100% just prior to departure is not harmful to the battery - just get on the road within a few hours afterwards.
standard 1.4kW (10A) charger?
240v x 10A = 2.4kW, not 1.4kW.
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I have had the performance model since early Feb. The car is one luxurious rocket ship. I wait for every morning to take it out.
Coming from a 12 year old ICE car, the plush drive feel and the tech feels next level. Although the car is heavy at 2.5T, but doesn't feel like it, drive quality is amazing. Very minor niggles here and there but they sort out and have not been a hindrance for me. I have had 1 phantom braking during the 5K KMs that I have driven it.
Recently have heard people having issues with dealers. I think the dealers have not been able to handle the volume. I wish Zeekr can improve the dealership network for future issues and servicing.