Zeekr 7X beats Tesla Model Y to claim premium SUV crown
The Zeekr 7X recorded 973 April registrations to top Australia's Medium SUV Over $65,000 segment with 2,500 new orders banked and the brand's network growing to 17 dealerships.
Rob Leigh
Key takeaways
- Zeekr 7X led premium medium SUV sales with 973 April registrations
- Order book sits at 2,500 with enquiries up 280%
- 2026 Zeekr 7X range starts at $57,900 with up to 615km WLTP
The Zeekr 7X has become Australia's best-selling premium medium SUV with 973 April registrations putting the Chinese-built electric SUV ahead of the Tesla Model Y, Kia EV5 and Lexus NX in the Medium SUV Over $65,000 segment.
VFACTS data confirms the 7X led the segment by a clear margin, edging out the Model Y's 822 units and the Kia EV5's 794. Zeekr also reports a backlog of 2,500 new customer orders, suggesting the momentum has further to run.
Tesla Model Y outsold for the first time
April marks the first month the 7X has outsold the Tesla Model Y on monthly volume. Year to date the 7X sits third on Australia's EV sales charts behind the Model Y and BYD Sealion 7 with 2,698 deliveries since January.
Tesla Model Y
Zeekr's total Australian sales are up 955% compared with the same period in 2025. The brand has delivered more than 3,900 examples of the 7X since its launch in August last year.
Frank Li, Managing Director of Zeekr Australia, said: "Being named Australia's best-selling premium SUV and delivering more than 1,000 vehicles in a single month is a powerful signal that awareness, consideration and trust in the brand are accelerating together."
2026 Zeekr 7X pricing
| Variant | Price (excl. on-road costs) |
| 7X RWD | $57,900 |
| 7X Long Range RWD | $63,900 |
| 7X Performance AWD | $72,900 |
| 7X Black Edition | $75,900 |
Network growth and what's next
Zeekr now operates 17 dealerships in Australia with two recent openings in Essendon (Victoria) and Gold Coast (Queensland). Three more showrooms are planned soon taking the count to 20.
At April's Beijing Motor Show, Zeekr confirmed two flagship SUVs for Australia - the Zeekr 9X is scheduled to potentially arrive late 2026 with the smaller 8X to follow.
For Australian buyers, the 7X has gone from new arrival to segment benchmark in nine months, and the order book suggests there is more growth still in front of it.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the 2026 Zeekr 7X cost in Australia?
The Zeekr 7X starts at $57,900 before on-road costs for the RWD variant, rising to $75,900 for the flagship Black Edition.
How far can the Zeekr 7X drive on a single charge?
Range varies by variant, from 480 km WLTP for the entry RWD up to 615 km for the Long Range RWD with the larger 100 kWh battery.
Is the Zeekr 7X faster than a Tesla Model Y?
The Performance AWD Zeekr 7X hits 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds with 475 kW and 710 Nm, ahead of the standard Tesla Model Y on outright acceleration.
Rob Leigh
Co-founder & Director
Rob Leigh is Co-founder and Director of The Beep based in Melbourne, Australia. He has 15+ years inside a major automotive OEM, specialising in product planning, pricing and vehicle strategy.
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