Key highlights:
- Zeekr 7GT begins local testing ahead of its 2027 arrival
- Three grades offer claimed WLTP ranges up to 670km
- Flagship Performance AWD produces 500kW and 790Nm
The first right-hand-drive examples of the Zeekr 7GT electric wagon have appeared on Australian roads ahead of its planned showroom arrival in early 2027. A grey 7GT Performance has been spotted undergoing local testing in Newcastle by a Facebook user named “sumone1.2.3.4”, suggesting the final production model is now being evaluated for the Australian market.
Zeekr is expected to open orders by the end of this year, with pricing and further details to follow closer to that date. The brand is counting on untapped interest in station wagons to attract buyers, although it does not expect the 7GT to match the sales performance of the 7X SUV.
Zeekr 7GT spotted testing in Newcastle
Images posted to the Zeekr 7GT Australia Facebook group by a user named ‘sumone1.2.3.4’ show a grey 7GT Performance driving in Newcastle, about three hours north of Sydney. The vehicle is understood to be undergoing evaluation of its advanced safety systems for Australian road conditions, but it remains unclear whether Zeekr is making any changes to its calibration.
The sighting confirms that local testing of the final production model is underway ahead of its planned launch.
Three model grades and electric powertrains
The 7GT will share its three-grade line-up with the 7X SUV: RWD (rear-wheel drive), Long Range RWD, and Performance AWD (all-wheel drive).
The entry-level RWD uses a 75kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery and a 335kW/520Nm rear electric motor, and Zeekr claims it can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 5.2 seconds and deliver a 525km WLTP driving range. The RWD powertrain is shared with the updated Zeekr 7X.
The Long Range RWD moves to a larger 100kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) battery, which increases its claimed WLTP range to 670km and cuts the 0-100km/h acceleration time to 5.0 seconds.
| Specification | RWD | Long Range RWD | Performance AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | 75kWh LFP | 100kWh NMC | 100kWh NMC |
| Drive type | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Motor output | 335kW/520Nm | 335kW/520Nm | 500kW/790Nm |
| 0-100km/h | 5.2 seconds | 5.0 seconds | 3.1 seconds |
| EV range (WLTP) | 525km | 670km | 590km |
| DC fast charging | 450kW | 420kW | 420kW |
| DC charging time | 10-80% in 11 minutes | 10-80% in 15 minutes | 10-80% in 15 minutes |
The flagship Performance AWD adds a second electric motor to deliver 500kW and 790Nm. It can reach 100km/h from a standstill in a claimed 3.1 seconds, although its range drops to 590km with the 100kWh battery.
The two rear-wheel-drive versions with 800V architecture have different peak DC charging rates and claimed charging times. The smaller 75kWh battery can charge from 10 to 80% in 11 minutes at up to 450kW DC, and the Long Range model takes a claimed 15 minutes for the same charge, with a peak charging rate of up to 420kW DC.
Also read: Refreshed 2027 Zeekr 7X price and specs for Australia
Equipment and interior features
Zeekr has outlined a range of technology and comfort features for the 7GT, and the equipment list includes:
- 15-inch infotainment touchscreen
- 13-inch instrument cluster
- Dual 50-watt wireless phone chargers
- Augmented-reality head-up display
- Matrix LED headlights
- 19- or 20-inch wheels, depending on the grade
- 14-way power-adjustable front seats with heating, ventilation and massage functions
- Power-adjustable heated rear seats
- Glass roof
The final equipment allocation across the three Australian grades will be important for buyers comparing the different versions.
Zeekr 7GT price expectations in Australia
Zeekr has indicated that the 7GT will sit between the brand’s X and 7X models on price. The 7GT is likely to start at about $55,000 and reach approximately $70,000 for the flagship version, and these are estimates, not confirmed prices.
The brand plans to confirm pricing closer to the opening of orders, which is expected by the end of 2026. Zeekr believes the electric wagon can attract Australian buyers who still have an interest in station wagons; however, the company does not predict it will become a top seller like the 7X SUV.
Expressions of interest for the Zeekr 7GT have been available through the brand’s Australian website since the wagon was last displayed locally at the Everything Electric show in September.
Zeekr expects deliveries to begin in early 2027. However, it has not confirmed whether Australian dealers will receive demonstration vehicles for test drives before customer deliveries start.
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