Zeekr 9X receives 42,667 pre-orders in 1 hour despite starting at $67,200
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• 3 days ago
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Zeekr’s full‑size 9X SUV built on Geely’s SEA-S platform with a 900V architecture went on pre‑sale on August 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM and customers were able to secure their place in line by paying a fully refundable deposit of 5,000 RMB.
Within one hour, the company announced that 42,667 units of the 9X were pre-ordered, underscoring surprisingly strong demand for a vehicle within the 500,000 yuan ($70,000) range.
Source: Zeekr
Deliveries are scheduled to begin in October 2025, giving Zeekr a chance to compete with full‑size electric SUVs such as the Li Auto L9 (NASDAQ:LI), Huawei-backed AITO’s M9, NIO’s (NYSE:NIO) all-new ES8 and even BYD’s (HKG:1211) Yangwang U8.
Zeekr’s 9X offers three trims—Max, Ultra and Hyper—starting at 479,900 yuan (c. $67,200), 499,900 yuan (c, $70,000), and 569,900 yuan (c. $79,900), respectively.
In addition to locking in an early order, the deposit also grants access to a package of exclusive pre-sale benefits. As part of the offer, customers who pre-order will be eligible for several complimentary luxury upgrades.
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These include a Naim premium sound system valued at 60,000 RMB, electrically deployable side steps worth 15,000 RMB, and a premium rear-seat entertainment screen priced at 110,000 RMB.
Beyond these features, placing a deposit also comes with a 10,000 RMB purchase voucher that can be applied toward the final price of the vehicle.
Zeekr is also offering an additional set of customization options for buyers seeking more flexibility. A dual-screen setup, which places two 16-inch displays in the rear cabin, is available at an exclusive pre-order price of 5,000 RMB compared to its standard value of 50,000 RMB.
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For those prioritizing rear-seat comfort, a second-row configuration with captain’s chairs and a luxury center console, normally priced at 120,000 RMB, will be offered for 60,000 RMB during the pre-sale period.
The company notes that all of these benefits are available only for new Zeekr 9X vehicles purchased through the official pre-order channel.
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They cannot be transferred, resold, or redeemed for cash, and will be canceled if an order is withdrawn.
Zeekr also highlights that final vehicle specifications, optional configurations, and delivery schedules may differ from the promotional materials, as production details are subject to adjustment.