{"id":90170,"date":"2025-08-17T02:16:46","date_gmt":"2025-08-17T02:16:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2025\/08\/17\/the-zeekr-x-ev-offers-a-premium-driving-experience-without-the-high-cost-but-too-many-little-problems-undermine-its-appeal\/"},"modified":"2025-08-17T02:17:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-17T02:17:52","slug":"the-zeekr-x-ev-offers-a-premium-driving-experience-without-the-high-cost-but-too-many-little-problems-undermine-its-appeal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2025\/08\/17\/the-zeekr-x-ev-offers-a-premium-driving-experience-without-the-high-cost-but-too-many-little-problems-undermine-its-appeal\/","title":{"rendered":"The Zeekr X EV offers a premium driving experience without the high cost \u2013 but too many little problems undermine its appeal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/go.fiverr.com\/visit\/?bta=1052423&nci=17043\" Target=\"_Top\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/wp-content\/themes\/breek\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/fiverr.ck-cdn.com\/tn\/serve\/?cid=40081059\"  width=\"601\" height=\"201\"><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p id=\"e41db60c-f07b-43dd-ac62-4d2907c1dc43\">There&#8217;s an actual altering tide within the auto trade proper now, with the rise of high quality, worthwhile Chinese language-made alternate options to what\u2019s on provide from established European, American, Korean and Japanese producers. Manufacturers beforehand thought-about \u2018funds\u2019 like Hyundai and Kia have decidedly moved up-market to assist the decrease volumes and better expectations of the EV market, which has left room for Chinese language automakers to undercut principally everybody.<\/p>\n<p>However Chinese language carmakers at the moment are additionally seeking to the premium market, and that is the area the Zeekr X is (pun meant) looking for to play in. It\u2019s a automotive that may usually sustain with rather more costly alternate options \u2013 or it could, if not for quite a lot of minor however painful points that add as much as undermine a lot of its enchantment.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-base\"\/>\n<p id=\"e41db60c-f07b-43dd-ac62-4d2907c1dc43-2\">Zeekr is a Chinese automaker that shares DNA with its sister brands Smart, Volvo and Polestar. These companies are all owned by Geely, a Chinese auto giant. The underlying architecture the Zeekr X is built on \u2013 including its electrical and mechanical design \u2013 is shared with the Volvo EX30, which <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/vehicle-tech\/hybrid-electric-vehicles\/energetic-fun-and-surprisingly-spacious-the-volvo-ex30-is-a-brilliant-ev-for-the-companys-next-generation\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/vehicle-tech\/hybrid-electric-vehicles\/energetic-fun-and-surprisingly-spacious-the-volvo-ex30-is-a-brilliant-ev-for-the-companys-next-generation\">I reviewed back in late 2024<\/a>, so on paper a minimum of, the 2 ought to be very comparable.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pt-3 pb-4 mb-4 border-solid border-y border-neutral-300\">\n<span class=\"font-article-heading block pb-3 !text-base font-bold uppercase sm:text-sm text-[#333]\"><br \/>\nChances are you&#8217;ll like<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p>I used to be eager to see what a automotive from a special firm may appear like with the identical platform, significantly one concentrating on a extra accessible worth level \u2013 and I\u2019ve been left disillusioned by a spread of perplexing points.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"2a5d3b8e-5df0-4716-992f-00c401295503\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1980px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:54.55%;\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8SmxSnVZ44EcpdGkNCYf55-320-80.png.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8SmxSnVZ44EcpdGkNCYf55-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8SmxSnVZ44EcpdGkNCYf55-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8SmxSnVZ44EcpdGkNCYf55-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8SmxSnVZ44EcpdGkNCYf55-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8SmxSnVZ44EcpdGkNCYf55-1200-80.png.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Zeekr X from the side in front of a palm tree\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8SmxSnVZ44EcpdGkNCYf55-320-80.png 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8SmxSnVZ44EcpdGkNCYf55-480-80.png 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8SmxSnVZ44EcpdGkNCYf55-650-80.png 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8SmxSnVZ44EcpdGkNCYf55-970-80.png 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8SmxSnVZ44EcpdGkNCYf55-1024-80.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8SmxSnVZ44EcpdGkNCYf55-1200-80.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/wp-content\/themes\/breek\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8SmxSnVZ44EcpdGkNCYf55.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8SmxSnVZ44EcpdGkNCYf55.png\"\/><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Picture credit score: Zachariah Kelly \/ Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"d35c736a-b9dd-402a-903c-ab71cd2fd753\">The Zeekr X finally suffers from lots of the identical issues because the EX30, however then piles much more of its personal on high. Volvo\u2019s entry-level EV is kneecapped by its minimalism, with unconventional sticks behind the steering wheel and an amazing quantity of the driving expertise reliant upon the infotainment system, capped off with a Tesla-inspired design that unwisely axes the instrument cluster.<\/p>\n<p>Whereas the Zeekr X does fortunately put the instrument cluster again (and certainly its cruise settings can largely be tweaked by way of the steering wheel), the infotainment system is a little bit of a chore to take care of. Intuitively laid out as its residence display screen could also be, the poor contrasting of its native navigation app and submenus with unimpressive layouts make Zeekr\u2019s tackle the Volvo EX30 a little bit of a miss.<\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s with out stepping into the automotive\u2019s bodily points. Firstly, I discovered myself having to exhausting reset the automotive a number of occasions a day (involving urgent a mixture of buttons reasonably than a easy off\/on) simply to get the infotainment system to function easily \u2013 in any other case Android Auto would merely be too laggy to depend upon.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-v2aRp47aetHPq7CmMWMHtL\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-v2aRp47aetHPq7CmMWMHtL slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\"\/>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">Join breaking information, evaluations, opinion, high tech offers, and extra.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"9df1359b-1ca1-4986-b1ac-a5c6c41714ab\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1980px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:54.55%;\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V4kmJD78ntfoBXszYMAQRB-320-80.png.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V4kmJD78ntfoBXszYMAQRB-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V4kmJD78ntfoBXszYMAQRB-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V4kmJD78ntfoBXszYMAQRB-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V4kmJD78ntfoBXszYMAQRB-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V4kmJD78ntfoBXszYMAQRB-1200-80.png.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The interior of the Zeekr X\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V4kmJD78ntfoBXszYMAQRB-320-80.png 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V4kmJD78ntfoBXszYMAQRB-480-80.png 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V4kmJD78ntfoBXszYMAQRB-650-80.png 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V4kmJD78ntfoBXszYMAQRB-970-80.png 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V4kmJD78ntfoBXszYMAQRB-1024-80.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V4kmJD78ntfoBXszYMAQRB-1200-80.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/wp-content\/themes\/breek\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V4kmJD78ntfoBXszYMAQRB.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V4kmJD78ntfoBXszYMAQRB.png\"\/><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Picture credit score: Zachariah Kelly \/ TechRadar)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"e0b17bc9-1573-48ee-9a3b-ed6b179561d2\">Including to this, the automotive\u2019s fob has a particularly worrying problem. The fob drains cost from its CR-2450 button battery alarmingly quick ambiently, with many customers reporting flat fob batteries inside months of buy. A fob is supposed to retain a battery for years on finish, not have its battery changed a number of occasions a 12 months.<\/p>\n<p>The sum of all this stuff mixed left me feeling that the Zeekr X merely lacks the polish wanted to be a dependable premium automotive. It\u2019s disappointing to should say this, as a result of on paper the X is kind of a aggressive EV, boasting a good battery vary and DC recharging pace, together with acceleration that punches your head again, however there\u2019s simply an excessive amount of to the expertise that causes irritation.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-bbd285fc-9543-489d-828a-d7454f75b6cd\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"zeekr-x-specs-3\">Zeekr X specs<\/h2>\n<div id=\"slice-container-table-v2aRp47aetHPq7CmMWMHtL-8P2Vz7dSY2cPudZgllEHcpX63Hu4MVhT\" class=\"slice-container table-wrapper table-v2aRp47aetHPq7CmMWMHtL-8P2Vz7dSY2cPudZgllEHcpX63Hu4MVhT slice-container-table\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">Swipe to scroll horizontally<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 23 30\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M21.554 15.726a2.878 2.878 0 0 0-1.705-.374 2.881 2.881 0 0 0-1.388-3.068 2.877 2.877 0 0 0-1.992-.333 2.884 2.884 0 0 0-.1-.766 2.865 2.865 0 0 0-1.346-1.75c-.47-.27-.996-.4-1.527-.385l2.742-4.73a2.87 2.87 0 0 0 .323-.83h2.612V2.084h-2.661A2.861 2.861 0 0 0 15.18.385a2.903 2.903 0 0 0-3.952 1.055l-.373.644H2.983l1.003-1L2.99.09 1.28 1.793l-.999.995L2.99 5.484l.998-.994-1.003-.999h7.054L6.505 9.586c-.34.066-.905.186-1.523.366-1.405.41-2.321.895-2.8 1.483-.742.911-1.159 2.513-1.277 4.898l-.001.01c-.067 1.816.946 6.943.99 7.16a.688.688 0 0 0 1.35-.266c-.01-.051-1.023-5.177-.963-6.84.127-2.556.598-3.64.97-4.098.133-.163.602-.587 2.104-1.027l.206-.058-1.425 2.458a.685.685 0 0 0 .252.937c.33.19.75.077.94-.251L12.42 2.126a1.52 1.52 0 0 1 2.07-.552c.35.2.6.527.705.916.105.39.051.797-.15 1.145l-4.767 8.222a.685.685 0 0 0 .252.937c.33.19.75.077.94-.25l.794-1.368c.201-.348.529-.597.92-.702a1.508 1.508 0 0 1 1.854 1.066c.105.39.052.796-.15 1.144l-.377.652-.002.002-.898 1.55a.685.685 0 0 0 .252.938c.329.189.75.077.94-.251l.9-1.551c.201-.348.528-.597.92-.702a1.512 1.512 0 0 1 1.703 2.21l-1.223 2.11a.685.685 0 0 0 .252.938c.33.189.75.076.941-.252l.5-.862c.202-.348.529-.597.92-.702.392-.104.8-.051 1.15.15.723.416.972 1.34.554 2.06l-3.525 6.08c-.517.892-1.57 1.795-3.044 2.611-1.156.64-2.163.998-2.173 1.002a.685.685 0 0 0 .23 1.333.688.688 0 0 0 .229-.04c.18-.062 4.419-1.575 5.952-4.22l3.524-6.08a2.878 2.878 0 0 0-1.059-3.934Z\" fill=\"#333\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table tabindex=\"0\" class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Specs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Zeekr X<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Country of manufacture<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>China<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Price<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Zeekr X RWD: AU$49,900*<\/p>\n<p>Zeekr X AWD: AU$62,900 <\/p>\n<p>*The Zeekr X is unavailable in the US but is planned for future release in the UK, with a price and date to be announced<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Range<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Zeekr X RWD: 446km (WLTP) \/ 277mi (WLTP)<\/p>\n<p>Zeekr X AWD: 400km (WLTP) \/ 248mi (WLTP)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Battery size<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>66kWh<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Power \/ torque<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Zeekr X RWD: 200kW \/ 343Nm<\/p>\n<p>Zeekr X AWD: 315kW \/ 543Nm<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Maximum charging capacity<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>7kW (RWD\/AC) \/ 11kW (AWD\/AC) \/ 150kW (DC)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Quoted recharge speed (DC)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>10% &#8211; 80% in less than 30 minutes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Drivetrain<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Zeekr X RWD: RWD<\/p>\n<p>Zeekr X AWD: AWD<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Dimensions<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>4,432 L x 2,025 W x 1,572 H<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>Boot capacity<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left\">\n<p>362L, 1182L (including rear seating)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"elk-f55d6655-8e9b-4aaa-9115-fb8d3a89b331\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"but-first-the-good-stuff-3\">But first, the good stuff<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"6307163c-a363-4339-8b5d-9ebcce301ba4\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1980px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:54.55%;\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZEwG6B6mtXuu63xDkK2Fm-320-80.png.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZEwG6B6mtXuu63xDkK2Fm-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZEwG6B6mtXuu63xDkK2Fm-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZEwG6B6mtXuu63xDkK2Fm-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZEwG6B6mtXuu63xDkK2Fm-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZEwG6B6mtXuu63xDkK2Fm-1200-80.png.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Zeekr X on charge in public\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZEwG6B6mtXuu63xDkK2Fm-320-80.png 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZEwG6B6mtXuu63xDkK2Fm-480-80.png 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZEwG6B6mtXuu63xDkK2Fm-650-80.png 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZEwG6B6mtXuu63xDkK2Fm-970-80.png 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZEwG6B6mtXuu63xDkK2Fm-1024-80.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZEwG6B6mtXuu63xDkK2Fm-1200-80.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/wp-content\/themes\/breek\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZEwG6B6mtXuu63xDkK2Fm.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zZEwG6B6mtXuu63xDkK2Fm.png\"\/><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Zachariah Kelly \/ TechRadar)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"84b6168f-da24-43af-8f3c-9a49d3b7aacb\">We\u2019ll have plenty of time to get into my problems with the Zeekr X in the next section, but I don\u2019t believe the car is a total write-off. All of the problems I have with the X, are theoretically within Zeekr\u2019s ability to change \u2013 there\u2019s nothing systemic at fault here, and indeed the company is working off a good base platform.<\/p>\n<p>Aesthetically, I really love what the X is doing. You can see how it relates to the Volvo EX30 just by pulling photos of both cars up; their designs share a prominent rear column and a hatchback-goes-SUV bodyshape, but the X also makes strides to prove itself unique.<\/p>\n<p>A two-tone colour scheme is present across both the RWD and AWD trims of the Zeekr X, with headlights that I would say are entirely unique\u2026 if they didn\u2019t share traits with cars from another Geely sibling, Lynk &amp; Co. There\u2019s also a satisfying subtlety across the car, without much branding save for \u2018Zeekr\u2019 written across the back and \u2018X\u2019 in the corner of the boot \u2013 a far cry from BYD\u2019s excessive badging across all sides of its rival vehicles.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"c6839287-289a-4a16-8c89-254397fc7198\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1980px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:54.55%;\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aX99u3rbg7ggPnAWZCcmcD-320-80.png.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aX99u3rbg7ggPnAWZCcmcD-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aX99u3rbg7ggPnAWZCcmcD-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aX99u3rbg7ggPnAWZCcmcD-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aX99u3rbg7ggPnAWZCcmcD-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aX99u3rbg7ggPnAWZCcmcD-1200-80.png.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Zeekr X from its side\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aX99u3rbg7ggPnAWZCcmcD-320-80.png 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aX99u3rbg7ggPnAWZCcmcD-480-80.png 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aX99u3rbg7ggPnAWZCcmcD-650-80.png 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aX99u3rbg7ggPnAWZCcmcD-970-80.png 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aX99u3rbg7ggPnAWZCcmcD-1024-80.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aX99u3rbg7ggPnAWZCcmcD-1200-80.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/wp-content\/themes\/breek\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aX99u3rbg7ggPnAWZCcmcD.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aX99u3rbg7ggPnAWZCcmcD.png\"\/><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Zachariah Kelly \/ TechRadar)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"147ad3e9-893c-41aa-8924-5d9b3f0d1a81\">The X doesn\u2019t sit far off the ground but is comfortable to get in and out of, and while offering a fairly decent boot capacity, it\u2019s still quite a nimble car that\u2019s capable of fitting into tight parking spots easily.<\/p>\n<p>The interior is broadly satisfying too, and has some lovely touches that really make the car feel up-market, including an RGB lightbar across the dash. Similar to the Volvo EX30 and EX40, the rear windows are quite small, while a huge moonroof spans the entire seating area. The front seats are comfortable, with a decently sized infotainment screen and a capable instrument cluster situated on the steering column.<\/p>\n<p>Every now and then the X reveals some unexpected tricks \u2013 though most tread close to gimmick territory. A good example is an LED screen on the outside of the driver\u2019s side column that displays charging and battery information at a glance \u2013 and without needing to open the car. I like the idea, but considering most automakers get by communicating this information through a smartphone app, I can see why a column screen isn\u2019t more common.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"0d28da76-aa53-4de1-bbd2-92188a7a9e50\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1980px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:54.55%;\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq544muqzQB77snLjtwYuV-320-80.png.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq544muqzQB77snLjtwYuV-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq544muqzQB77snLjtwYuV-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq544muqzQB77snLjtwYuV-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq544muqzQB77snLjtwYuV-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq544muqzQB77snLjtwYuV-1200-80.png.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Zeekr X's pillar screen that shows charging info\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq544muqzQB77snLjtwYuV-320-80.png 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq544muqzQB77snLjtwYuV-480-80.png 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq544muqzQB77snLjtwYuV-650-80.png 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq544muqzQB77snLjtwYuV-970-80.png 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq544muqzQB77snLjtwYuV-1024-80.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq544muqzQB77snLjtwYuV-1200-80.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/wp-content\/themes\/breek\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq544muqzQB77snLjtwYuV.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq544muqzQB77snLjtwYuV.png\"\/><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Zachariah Kelly \/ TechRadar)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"630df123-f3a0-455e-a0a6-403d570542a8\">On the even more gimmicky side, the car can play sound effects. There\u2019s an app installed from the get-go that can play noises from the car\u2019s exterior speakers, including animal and sports car sounds, but also including phrases for other drivers and pedestrians \u2013 \u201cthanks for giving way\u201d and \u201cmake way please\u201d for example, but if you so wish, you can use the car as a megaphone and simply talk out of the surrounding speakers.<\/p>\n<p>This is a freaky thing to put into a car and it\u2019s just begging for folks to be silly, but at the same time it\u2019s kind of cool. The utility is poorly deployed \u2013 these sound effects can only be accessed via a full-screen app \u2013 but I see the vision, even if I personally would never use any of these sound effects unless I wanted to make my niece laugh.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"b4eff9d9-e64b-464d-9d22-28f8b6676134\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1980px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:54.55%;\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tQvWdCLNd9LcftfZCRAX33-320-80.png.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tQvWdCLNd9LcftfZCRAX33-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tQvWdCLNd9LcftfZCRAX33-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tQvWdCLNd9LcftfZCRAX33-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tQvWdCLNd9LcftfZCRAX33-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tQvWdCLNd9LcftfZCRAX33-1200-80.png.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Zeekr X's infotainment screen showing its sound menu\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tQvWdCLNd9LcftfZCRAX33-320-80.png 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tQvWdCLNd9LcftfZCRAX33-480-80.png 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tQvWdCLNd9LcftfZCRAX33-650-80.png 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tQvWdCLNd9LcftfZCRAX33-970-80.png 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tQvWdCLNd9LcftfZCRAX33-1024-80.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tQvWdCLNd9LcftfZCRAX33-1200-80.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/wp-content\/themes\/breek\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tQvWdCLNd9LcftfZCRAX33.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tQvWdCLNd9LcftfZCRAX33.png\"\/><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Zachariah Kelly \/ TechRadar)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"ec5712c2-faef-4f84-96ec-841087a69855\">On the road, the Zeekr X drives well, without much road noise and pleasant handling. The car feels well tuned for comfort and its cruise control is easy to deploy, though I would honestly recommend disabling the car\u2019s driver monitoring system \u2013 it\u2019s too annoying for its own good and will beep at you for the slightest things (such as if it detects eye motion away from the road in front of you, or if you go ever so slightly out of the middle of the road). Its recharging speed is respectable compared to similarly priced rivals, and is about what I\u2019d expect for the price. A 2.4kW charger is also included with the car.<\/p>\n<p>Acceleration is punchy and the steering wheel&#8217;s buttons are well laid out \u2013 the X displays just enough information on its instrument cluster and, on the whole, the cabin feels luxurious to sit in during a road trip.<\/p>\n<p>So on the whole, there\u2019s a lot of really good stuff to say about the Zeekr X and it\u2019s a capable EV at first glance.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, after spending a week with it, my initial impressions started to sour.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-a8e4dde1-e8ab-4ca4-86f8-b239536a0c16\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"it-all-adds-up-3\">It all adds up<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"2fe007b8-b6d8-4ae7-a9c8-6f402f378953\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1980px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:54.55%;\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BZM2ig4zm2YNSzeYKwzUfB-320-80.png.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BZM2ig4zm2YNSzeYKwzUfB-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BZM2ig4zm2YNSzeYKwzUfB-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BZM2ig4zm2YNSzeYKwzUfB-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BZM2ig4zm2YNSzeYKwzUfB-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BZM2ig4zm2YNSzeYKwzUfB-1200-80.png.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Zeekr X parked by a lake\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BZM2ig4zm2YNSzeYKwzUfB-320-80.png 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BZM2ig4zm2YNSzeYKwzUfB-480-80.png 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BZM2ig4zm2YNSzeYKwzUfB-650-80.png 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BZM2ig4zm2YNSzeYKwzUfB-970-80.png 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BZM2ig4zm2YNSzeYKwzUfB-1024-80.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BZM2ig4zm2YNSzeYKwzUfB-1200-80.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/wp-content\/themes\/breek\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BZM2ig4zm2YNSzeYKwzUfB.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BZM2ig4zm2YNSzeYKwzUfB.png\"\/><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Zachariah Kelly \/ TechRadar)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"c1abf684-6136-41fb-b547-9df020988ca9\">I encountered a lot of issues with the Zeekr X. Having tested more than 30 electric vehicles over the years, I\u2019m used to finding one or two odd things that might turn buyers off. Sometimes these are specific settings, other times related to the setup of the car. The Zeekr X\u2019s problems aren\u2019t deeply rooted, but they are both numerous and pervasive enough to add up.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll start with the most troubling \u2013 the key fob that\u2019s provided for locking\/unlocking and boot controls. As I already mentioned above, a car fob powered by a CR2450 button cell battery should not be draining as fast as I observed when testing with a multimeter. By my estimate, the fresh button cell battery that I put into the fob would go flat within two to three months, considering the power it was consuming when hooked up to a multimeter.<\/p>\n<p>This is, without mincing words, bad. It adds both additional costs and annoyance for something that\u2019s simply a non-issue for other car brands. It also appears to be a widespread problem, if the Zeekr Australia owners group on Facebook is any indication. While a flat fob battery thankfully won\u2019t immobilise the car, as the RFID chip will function without power (so you can place the fob against the steering column to unlock and against an RFID reader on the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/arm\" data-auto-tag-linker=\"true\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/arm\">arm<\/a> relaxation to energy the automotive) it\u2019s finicky and much from very best, and will depart you tapping your fob towards the automotive trim attempting to get it to work. It additionally doesn\u2019t assist that the fob feels low-cost and, on condition that it\u2019s painted plastic, scratches simply.<\/p>\n<p>We relayed the issues we had with the fob to Zeekr, and in a press release to TechRadar the corporate wrote: \u201cWe\u2019re conscious of remoted experiences relating to key fob battery life in sure markets and are actively investigating this to find out if an adjustment is required. As a tech-focused model, we\u2019re additionally working to advertise and improve the operation of our smartphone app as a key answer.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"d957c966-63bf-4087-b215-4e8c7fadb774\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1980px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:54.55%;\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eSAFkpwbtMW6MXNW6nyeFR-320-80.png.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eSAFkpwbtMW6MXNW6nyeFR-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eSAFkpwbtMW6MXNW6nyeFR-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eSAFkpwbtMW6MXNW6nyeFR-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eSAFkpwbtMW6MXNW6nyeFR-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eSAFkpwbtMW6MXNW6nyeFR-1200-80.png.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The navigation screen of the Zeekr X\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eSAFkpwbtMW6MXNW6nyeFR-320-80.png 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eSAFkpwbtMW6MXNW6nyeFR-480-80.png 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eSAFkpwbtMW6MXNW6nyeFR-650-80.png 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eSAFkpwbtMW6MXNW6nyeFR-970-80.png 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eSAFkpwbtMW6MXNW6nyeFR-1024-80.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eSAFkpwbtMW6MXNW6nyeFR-1200-80.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/wp-content\/themes\/breek\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eSAFkpwbtMW6MXNW6nyeFR.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eSAFkpwbtMW6MXNW6nyeFR.png\"\/><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Picture credit score: Zachariah Kelly \/ TechRadar)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"a86d67c7-bfea-41a6-a509-4fbb4e00de9c\">The problems I had throughout my testing time sadly didn\u2019t cease there. The infotainment system can be riddled with issues, probably the most outstanding of which is the intense slowness of some apps, particularly Android Auto, when beginning the automotive. To get Android Auto to work nicely with out laggyness, I\u2019d must reset the infotainment system (which is separate from restarting the automotive) and wait about two minutes for the method to totally full. Once more, this ought to be fundamental stuff in any automotive manufactured in 2025 \u2013 how is a supposedly luxurious automotive, as it&#8217;s marketed in Australia, having this sort of downside?<\/p>\n<p>Zeekr additionally addressed this in a press release: \u201cWe acknowledge that some customers have skilled occasional lag, significantly with Android Auto, and our engineering group is prioritizing stability enhancements in upcoming OTA updates.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>And also you may be considering \u2013 if the automotive is lush, why even trouble connecting your cellphone and utilizing Android Auto? One compelling purpose is that the built-in navigation app is so poorly contrasted that it\u2019s exhausting to make out something on its map, whether or not you\u2019re set to darkish or gentle mode. It\u2019s borderline unusable on a vibrant day, in comparison with the clear format of <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/apple\" data-auto-tag-linker=\"true\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/apple\">Apple<\/a> and <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/google-maps\" data-auto-tag-linker=\"true\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/google-maps\">Google Maps<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"ef942408-57bd-4e14-a0e5-273e0bd0d9a6\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1980px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:54.55%;\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fdTArzMvXYbfH22oUYz8nQ-320-80.png.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fdTArzMvXYbfH22oUYz8nQ-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fdTArzMvXYbfH22oUYz8nQ-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fdTArzMvXYbfH22oUYz8nQ-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fdTArzMvXYbfH22oUYz8nQ-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fdTArzMvXYbfH22oUYz8nQ-1200-80.png.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Zeekr X's instrument cluster\/screen\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fdTArzMvXYbfH22oUYz8nQ-320-80.png 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fdTArzMvXYbfH22oUYz8nQ-480-80.png 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fdTArzMvXYbfH22oUYz8nQ-650-80.png 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fdTArzMvXYbfH22oUYz8nQ-970-80.png 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fdTArzMvXYbfH22oUYz8nQ-1024-80.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fdTArzMvXYbfH22oUYz8nQ-1200-80.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/wp-content\/themes\/breek\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fdTArzMvXYbfH22oUYz8nQ.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fdTArzMvXYbfH22oUYz8nQ.png\"\/><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Picture credit score: Zachariah Kelly \/ TechRadar)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"ea30280b-7012-4dd8-9e31-0289d015f3d7\">The infotainment system can be fairly spotty by way of high quality. Its quantity management is cut up throughout a number of sound classes (media, assistant, notifications and so forth), and at occasions in my testing it wasn\u2019t clear which one I used to be turning up or down. Annoyingly, even when warnings had been muted, system beeps just like the overspeed chime would carry down the quantity of enjoying music, making for an excessive annoyance on the highway. I even noticed grammar points when the automotive prompted me about its loudspeaker setting. In its responses to our queries, Zeekr informed TechRadar Australia that it\u2019s working to refine responsiveness based mostly on driver suggestions.<\/p>\n<p>There are a few different issues that rubbed me the unsuitable means for a supposedly premium EV too. The interior door buttons would typically require a double press reasonably than a single press to register, for instance, and the bonnet would usually not fully catch and at occasions I\u2019d discover it unlocked after a drive. The HUD additionally contains directional arrows which can be typically ambiguous and don\u2019t clearly point out the highway you\u2019re being navigated towards.<\/p>\n<p>Most of those issues ought to be solvable with software program updates (a software program replace was deployed throughout my testing interval, however didn&#8217;t seem to resolve any of the listed points when utilized), and the remainder by a revision to the Zeekr X on the manufacturing line, however at current I\u2019m hesitant to suggest the automotive over its more-genuinely premium Volvo EX30 sibling, and even its closest competitor, the BYD Sealion 7. There are simply too many small points that add as much as an total annoying expertise.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-5591e4a1-48e7-4a24-ac94-a81177ad13b0\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"i-really-wanted-to-like-the-zeekr-x-3\">I really wanted to like the Zeekr X<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"860aedd7-3e42-47aa-85d1-057f0d9a4f75\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1980px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:54.55%;\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LWLwRDmRWrwHoozQXmmZXe-320-80.png.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LWLwRDmRWrwHoozQXmmZXe-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LWLwRDmRWrwHoozQXmmZXe-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LWLwRDmRWrwHoozQXmmZXe-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LWLwRDmRWrwHoozQXmmZXe-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LWLwRDmRWrwHoozQXmmZXe-1200-80.png.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Zeekr X from behind\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LWLwRDmRWrwHoozQXmmZXe-320-80.png 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LWLwRDmRWrwHoozQXmmZXe-480-80.png 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LWLwRDmRWrwHoozQXmmZXe-650-80.png 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LWLwRDmRWrwHoozQXmmZXe-970-80.png 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LWLwRDmRWrwHoozQXmmZXe-1024-80.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LWLwRDmRWrwHoozQXmmZXe-1200-80.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/wp-content\/themes\/breek\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LWLwRDmRWrwHoozQXmmZXe.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LWLwRDmRWrwHoozQXmmZXe.png\"\/><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Zachariah Kelly \/ TechRadar)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"90b39cd9-ca93-4b16-be66-ec4fcc8b7c68\">I went into this review with very high hopes. In Australia, the Zeekr X balances a fairly competitive range, recharging speed and price with an attractive interior and aesthetic. My vision was that it would take the best of the Volvo EX30 and make it more accessible.<\/p>\n<p>In reality, the Zeekr X is a disappointing product that demonstrates glossed-over cheapness more than committed luxury. One day, I hope the X is more impressive, but Zeekr needs to address a long list of little things before it\u2019ll be ready to compete with better-established EV brands.<\/p>\n<p>A new-to-market automaker having teething issues isn\u2019t surprising, and indeed when BYD arrived in Australia (back in 2022) it had its work cut out addressing major customer complaints \u2013 and over the last three years, the increasingly popular Chinese manufacturer has made good progress. I\u2019m quietly hopeful that Zeekr can make similar strides wherever it sells its cars, but it&#8217;s difficult to recommend right now, especially with the key fob battery issue that appears to be quite common.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re shopping for something in the same niche as the Zeekr X, I\u2019d recommend considering the Volvo EX30, BYD Sealion 7, Xpeng G7 or Volkswagen ID4.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-you-might-also-like\" data-url=\"\" href=\"\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-you-might-also-like\"><span>You might also like&#8230;<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<iframe data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fiverr.com\/gig_widgets?id=U2FsdGVkX18x7XQvttUTrv1oEqmGNGTgvvCUiUoJ\/AP4z\/UyMz8lXGOLpu15jIMxBbTR0gmD5uBoFvhC4KWeALQRp3h\/X\/AwcVD0K8Wj9H\/ZzYKzcCNHosB9oS4SCJJFWiN85P9ICAc4OgCoE\/wHKIY7CDkf2\/DQ1vqGvk4smVe5cRDEmrLPCWi4FC8p40VUhSmWQ5udCm0zoJtorgWv3vbDQw0kKYkwn39ozAnQXDe+YvWMxkLFWA+O3TFwkJvdkIK+\/AUSnRssPKt5WHY0FhNOxnSPcLslEL4G4\/RfP95ve99U+kRnDy3X+KtzdQLY+u935ghON\/o3UE4IMv9oN6JX9RnxzL\/LRcOgnHigxStSGPKsZYtnz8RWNVT\/rOLAibqiWJadC5MYHRbekF3eg6FOGrQGkXYbsn0+a5aovnlLCbLwIqY9fcS17UX8J235iQ6cdmHNbrPeS84CMm34RA==&affiliate_id=1052423&strip_google_tagmanager=true\" loading=\"lazy\" data-with-title=\"true\" class=\"fiverr_nga_frame\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"350\" width=\"100%\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-mode=\"random_gigs\" onload=\" var frame = this; var script = document.createElement('script'); script.addEventListener('load', function() { window.FW_SDK.register(frame); }); script.setAttribute('src', 'https:\/\/www.fiverr.com\/gig_widgets\/sdk'); document.body.appendChild(script); \" ><\/iframe>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/vehicle-tech\/hybrid-electric-vehicles\/the-zeekr-x-ev-offers-a-premium-driving-experience-without-the-high-cost-but-too-many-little-problems-undermine-its-appeal\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s an actual altering tide within the auto trade proper now, with the rise of high quality, worthwhile Chinese language-made alternate options to what\u2019s on&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":90171,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-90170","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tech-universe"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Zeekr X EV offers a premium driving experience without the high cost \u2013 but too many little problems undermine its appeal - mailinvest.blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Technology is forever changing, and there are always new pieces of technology to replace obsolete ones. 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