Zeekr 9XOwner's Guide · Zeekr

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The Gulf's fastest REEV — 1381 hp tri-motor, 0-100 in 3.1 sec, 500 kW DC charging, 1250 km combined.

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Source: Zeekr official media

🔋⛽ Range-Extended EV18 commands12 apps7 Gulf tips3 quick tasks8 hacks3 quiz questionsSome estimatesModel-year reference 2025Reviewed 22 May 202615 min read

Overview

The premium buyer wanting peak tech + performance — rival to Mercedes EQS SUV and Range Rover.

  • REEV: 380 km EV + 870 km petrol = 1250 km
  • Tri-motor 1381 HP + 1085 Nm — 0-100 in 3.1 sec
  • 800V — DC up to 500 kW (10→80% in 9 min)
  • Zeekr Pilot + Dual Drive Thor — 1400 TOPS
  • 12 airbags + CATL Qilin 3.0 battery

Watch the car

A quick EV Gulf promo built from verified car photography, plus any available official footage—all playable on-site and ready to share.

EV Gulf Video HubA dedicated video for every guide car

Watch the Zeekr 9X

2 OEM videos + an EV Gulf spec film

Range1,250 km
Battery70 kWh
Power1,380 HP
0–1003.1 s
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EV Gulf

Charging

Home · AC
22 kW
~4h full charge

22 kW AC — fastest in segment. 70 kWh in 4 h.

Connector: Type 2
Fast · DC
500 kW
10–80% in 9 min

500 kW peak on the top trim — a China-launch figure on Zeekr's own 800V stations. Gulf DC fast chargers today top out below that.

800V · Connector: CCS2
Cost per charge
≈ 0.332 JOD
home, 0–100%

Gulf charging notes

  • 800V + active battery cooling tested in Dubai summer development drives.
  • 10→80% in 9 min per China-launch figures — expect longer on today's Gulf chargers.

See Kuwait charging stations on the mapOpen map →

Real-world range calculator

See your real range under heat, AC, and speed.

20°50°
80160
Estimated range
918 km
87% of nominal

Estimate — actual range varies with driving style, AC, and weather.

Charging cost calculator

Compare your EV charging cost with petrol fuel.

Electricity rate: 0.002 KWD/kWh

10300
Your yearly cost
2.479 KWD
monthly: 0.204 KWD · daily: 0.007 KWD
If petrol instead
139.613 KWD
Savings
137.133 KWD/yr
−98%
685.666 KWD saved over 5 years — that's more than half a car in some cases.

Estimate — rates vary by tier and time. Public DC fast charging usually 2-3× home cost.

Range Extender

Pure-electric range
295 km
Gulf real-world · 380 km CLTC
Total range
1250 km
battery + extender
Engine
Geely Drive-i Super Hybrid — 2.0T turbo — generator only
Series — never drives wheels

When does it activate?

Below 10% SoC or max power demand.

Driver control

EV / Hybrid / Battery Charge — from Zeekr screen or voice.

Why REEV makes sense in the Gulf

Riyadh → Abu Dhabi (~880km) blended EV/petrol, 75% battery remaining on arrival.

Driving Modes

EV

Battery only.

Best for
Daily.
Behaviour
Silent 380 km.

Hybrid

Smart blend.

Best for
Travel.
Behaviour
Smooth.

Sport+

Full tri-motor + stiffer suspension.

Best for
3.1 sec sprint.
Behaviour
Much higher consumption.

Sand off-road

+50 mm air suspension + rear-rear locker.

Best for
Dunes.
Behaviour
Exceptional capability.

Fuel

Tank size
70 L
Combined consumption
6.5 L/100km
after battery depleted
Total range
1250 km
≈ 17.057 JOD/tank · 95
  • 95 octane. 2.0T generator-only engine — more powerful than most REEV generators.

Voice Commands

Voice command library — verified members only

Join free and verify your email + phone to unlock every command in Arabic, English and Chinese — with audio playback and saved shortcuts.

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Verify once — it unlocks member perks across the whole platform.

Apps & Software

Official companions, cockpit software, and tools every owner needs — with Gulf availability notes.

My ZEEKR

Verified
Official

Official app for GCC-spec Zeekrs sold via dealers

  • Remote lock/unlock and pre-cooling
  • Charging management and live status
  • Tire pressure, trip history and location
  • Service booking and roadside assistance

Official GCC cars (UAE/KSA/Qatar/Bahrain dealers since 2024) work fully. China-spec imports: telematics are built for China's network — the app usually won't work abroad. Buy GCC-spec if the app matters to you.

iOSAndroidFree

Import Screen Toolkit

Verified
Third-party

The community-proven kit to get YouTube, Google Maps and an Arabic keyboard onto your imported car's screen

  • GBox (free): runs Google services — YouTube, Google Maps, Netflix — in a sandbox on GMS-less screens
  • Aurora Store (free, open source): download Play Store apps with no Google account, straight from the screen
  • Gboard: Arabic/English typing replacing the Chinese-only factory keyboard on imports
  • Google Maps or Waze on the factory screen — full Gulf coverage unlike the Chinese factory nav
  • Install: ADB from a laptop (adb install -g) — the same path i99dash uses. On BYD install AppManager first to unlock installs

Proven by thousands of owners (XDA + Russian and Gulf communities). Verified caveats: BYD removed ADB in v1.7+ (newer units need a downgrade or an AI Box), OTA updates can wipe apps, and video on the driver screen while moving is illegal and unsafe. APKs must be arm64-v8a.

Car ScreenCompletely freeWebsite

Carlinkit AutoKit

Verified
Third-party

Adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to any Android car screen

  • Full CarPlay + Android Auto, wired and wireless
  • No wiring changes — plugs into USB, fully reversible
  • Online firmware upgrades via the AutoKit app

Thousands of Amazon owner reviews — the standard in the head-unit scene. On newer locked BYD DiLink units owners use the AI Box hardware variant instead of the APK — warranty-safe and non-invasive.

Car ScreenAndroidAPK free · dongle ~$60-90Website

Fermata Auto

Verified
Third-party

Unlocks YouTube, IPTV, video and web browsing inside Android Auto — free and open source

  • Local video, IPTV (m3u) and YouTube on the car screen via Android Auto
  • Built-in web browser and screen mirroring
  • Works without root on Android 14/15/16

Installs on your phone (not the head unit) and needs developer mode + Unknown sources in Android Auto settings. For cars with Android Auto. Video while driving is unsafe and illegal — passengers and parked use only.

AndroidFree (GitHub)Website

CarModApps + MagicBox

Verified
Third-party

An app store of 100+ screen-adapted apps for Li Auto and Zeekr — installed from a laptop or the MagicBox dongle

  • Apps re-scaled for the car displays (nav, video, music)
  • Installs on all three Li Auto screens incl. the rear
  • Re-install support after OTA updates

The de-facto standard in the Russian Li Auto community (Russian UI). Gulf owners can replicate the same result free via plain ADB (adb install -g) — the service just adds convenience and a curated catalog.

Car ScreenFrom ~$90/3 months · 7-day trialWebsite

EV Gulf charging map

Verified
Charging

The Gulf's community charging map — live status, owner reviews, and the 'free the charger' ping

  • Gulf + Jordan stations with owner reviews and comments
  • Live status reports: working / broken / crowded / ICE'd
  • Ping the car blocking the charger via its QR sticker
  • Nearest stations to you in one tap

Every report you file earns reputation and helps the next owner — this is OUR map, grown by our community.

WebFree — part of your membershipWebsite

EV Gulf trip planner

Verified
Utility

Plan your Gulf road trip with charge stops tuned to OUR summer heat — not Europe's weather

  • Ready corridors: Kuwait ↔ KSA ↔ UAE ↔ Jordan
  • Accounts for heat and speed impact on your car's range
  • Charge stops from our live map — no stale listings

Built for our roads: Salmi corridor, the Causeway, Riyadh–Dammam — under real summer conditions.

WebFreeWebsite

Car Scanner ELM OBD2

Verified
Utility

Read live EV battery data with a cheap Bluetooth OBD dongle

  • Built-in profiles for BYD Atto 3, Dolphin, Seal, Sealion, Denza and more
  • Live data: SoC, voltage, current, battery temperatures
  • Works with any ELM327 Bluetooth adapter (~$10-30)
  • Reads/clears fault codes on most brands

Used-buyer alert: true battery health (SOH) is NOT exposed via standard OBD on BYD — you get SoC and voltages only. For an authoritative report before buying a used BYD: dealer diagnostic (VDS) or a pro tool like the Foxwell NT710.

iOSAndroidFree (ads) · Pro one-time ~$10Website

EVIQ

Verified
Charging

Saudi Arabia's national fast-charging network (PIF + Saudi Electricity Co.)

  • 100–350 kW fast chargers with reservations
  • Real-time availability, connector type and power
  • Unified in-app payment
  • Highway corridors (Riyadh–Qassim and more)

KSA only — the must-have app for any EV owner in Saudi Arabia. Network targets 5,000 chargers by 2030.

iOSAndroidFree app · pay per kWhWebsite

Electromin

Verified
Charging

Petromin's charging network — 200+ locations across Saudi Arabia

  • AC & DC chargers with slot reservation
  • Start/stop charging remotely
  • Built-in EV route planner
  • Pay with mada, STC Pay, Apple Pay

KSA — largest network by locations (200+), strong at urban/retail sites. Complements EVIQ.

iOSAndroidFree app · cashless paymentWebsite

UAEV

Verified
Charging

The UAE's federal charging network — expanding nationwide

  • Government-owned (Ministry of Energy + Etihad WE)
  • Fast chargers on federal inter-city roads
  • Session start, payment and history in-app
  • 24/7 support

UAE only — key for trips outside Dubai (Northern Emirates, Abu Dhabi highways). Scaling to 1,000 chargers by 2030.

iOSAndroidFree app · standardized national tariffs

DEWA EV Green Charger

Verified
Charging

Dubai's original charging network — 1,860+ charging points

  • Map of Green Charger points across Dubai; check live availability in the app
  • Live availability and session activation
  • EV account registration & billing via DEWA

Dubai only — registration is optional: guests can start via QR in Guest Mode and pay directly.

iOSAndroidWebFree app · AED 0.70/kWh AC or AED 1.20/kWh DC + VAT for registered accountsWebsite

Full Specifications

Battery

Size
70 kWh CATL Qilin 3.0
EV range CLTC
380 km
Gulf real
~295 km
Combined
1250 km

Charging

DC peak
500 kW
AC
22 kW
Architecture
800V
10-80%
9 min

Performance

Power
1381 HP
Torque
1085 Nm
0-100
3.1 sec
Drivetrain
AWD tri-motor (P1+P3+P4)

Dimensions

Length
5239 mm
Weight
2895 kg
Seats
6

Gulf Tips

Practical Gulf guidance — separating verified experience from estimates and pending specifications.

UHP summer tires mandatory

1381 hp on 50°C tarmac = rapid wear. Don't skip.

500 kW ultra-fast charging

10→80% in 9 min per launch figures — needs ultra-high-power DC chargers; local fast-charging networks are slower today.

800V tested in Dubai summer

Engineered for Gulf from day one.

Sand mode + rear-rear locker

Exceptional desert capability for a luxury SUV.

Dual-chamber air suspension

+ active anti-roll — best absorption of any Chinese SUV.

Zeekr in Riyadh + Dubai

Official 2025 showrooms. 6+8 year warranty.

Riyadh → Abu Dhabi on one charge

880 km with 75% battery remaining.

Summer Survival Mode

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Checklist to prep your EV for 50°C summers. Each item extends battery life and improves your daily drive.

Keys & Access

Zeekr app

Recommended

UWB.

NFC card

Tap on B-pillar.

Face ID anti-spoof

Secure face recognition.

Powered doors with proximity

Won't slam on obstacles.

Driving Assist

Zeekr Pilot — NOA

L2+

Dual NVIDIA Drive Thor (1400 TOPS) — LiDAR + 11 HD cameras.

Long + short-range LiDAR

Full obstacle detection.

AEB up to 130 km/h

High-speed braking.

Adaptive Cruise + Lane Centering

Cruise + center.

Auto Park + AVP

Not in Gulf

AVP China-only.

Driver + Occupant Monitor

Cabin camera.

Safety

  • C-NCAP 5 stars expected

    New release.

  • 12 airbags

    Front, side, curtain, knee, center, rear curtain.

  • Mixed body

    Aluminum + 2000 MPa hot-formed.

  • CATL Qilin 3.0

    Advanced thermal runaway prevention.

  • ISOFIX × 4

    Rows 2 and 3.

Quick Tasks

How do I X — quick tasks every owner should know.

Safe 500 kW charging

  1. Navigate to 500 kW charger via POI
  2. Battery auto pre-conditions
  3. CCS2 — handshake confirms 500 kW
  4. Peak holds 3 min then ramps down

Active anti-roll

  1. Drive mode → Sport+ → Dynamic Body Control
  2. Suspension stiffens + active anti-roll bars

Power door safety

  1. Doors detect obstacle within 5cm
  2. Won't open + vibrates handle to alert
  3. Pull handle twice quickly to override

Hacks & Secrets

Hidden features, easter eggs, and tricks you won't find in the manual — from real owners.

  • Gulf-Specific

    Pre-cool from the app at home

    Open the car app 10 min before leaving. Cabin cools, battery pre-conditions for charging. Saves time, max comfort in 50° summers.

  • Money Saver

    Schedule charging at off-peak rates

    In countries with time-of-use rates (UAE Slab 1), schedule 23:00-06:00 to save 20-40% on your electricity bill.

  • Comfort

    Camp Mode for sleeping or waiting

    Park in P, enable Camp Mode from menu or voice command. AC stays on, screens dim. Uses only ~1 kWh/hour.

  • Performance

    Max regen for less brake wear

    Set regen to highest (One-Pedal or High). Cuts brake wear 60%+ and adds 5-10% range in city traffic.

  • Money Saver

    Bump tire pressure +0.2 bar in summer

    A small bump (~0.2 bar above recommended) reduces rolling resistance and adds 3-5% range. Also a heat-safety win.

  • Gulf-SpecificAdvanced

    China-spec Zeekr imports — the app won't follow the car

    Official GCC cars work fully with My ZEEKR. China-spec imports have China-network telematics — remote climate, location and app OTA usually won't work abroad. Buy GCC-spec if the app matters.

  • Gulf-Specific

    Sand mode — a drive mode made for the Gulf

    The Zeekr 001 has seven drive modes including a dedicated Sand mode that retunes torque and traction for soft surfaces — genuinely useful on beaches and light desert tracks, and most owners never find it.

  • Hidden Feature

    Zeekr X — open the doors from the B-pillar panel

    The Zeekr X's frameless doors open via an interactive B-pillar touch panel — no handle pull. Add the 24.3-inch AR head-up display and seat memory for a setup test drives never show.

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Agent & parts

Your agent & parts in Jordan

Bustanji Motors

Listed as Zeekr Jordan dealer.

Warranty: 5 yearsBattery: 8 years / 150,000–200,000 km (sources conflict; 5yr/150k vehicle in KSA)

Full parts & service guide

Against its rivals

Zeekr 9X vs its rivals

Same body and powertrain, closest on price

  1. Zeekr 9XZeekr
    Battery70 kWh
    COMBINED RANGE
    1,060 km
    DC PEAK
    500 kW
    0–100 KM/H
    3.1 s
    POWER
    1,380 hp
    CHINA PRICE
    ¥469,900
  2. AITO M9 EREV Max AWDAITO
    Battery52 kWh
    COMBINED RANGE
    1,110 km
    DC PEAK
    —
    0–100 KM/H
    4.9 s
    POWER
    489 hp
    CHINA PRICE
    ¥469,800
  3. Fangchengbao Bao 8 (Leopard 8 / Denza B8)Fangchengbao
    Battery36.8 kWh
    COMBINED RANGE
    825 km
    DC PEAK
    120 kW
    0–100 KM/H
    4.8 s
    POWER
    748 hp
    CHINA PRICE
    —
  4. ROX 01ROX
    Battery56.01 kWh
    COMBINED RANGE
    750 km
    DC PEAK
    100 kW
    0–100 KM/H
    5.5 s
    POWER
    469 hp
    CHINA PRICE
    —
  5. Avatr 11 EREVAvatr
    Battery39 kWh
    COMBINED RANGE
    980 km
    DC PEAK
    100 kW
    0–100 KM/H
    6.9 s
    POWER
    231 hp
    CHINA PRICE
    —

China list price before shipping & duties · range on the stated test cycle

FAQ

  • Zeekr has bigger battery (70 vs 42 kWh), 800V/500 kW charging, tri-motor 1381 hp. M9 has more mature Huawei + better Gulf service today.

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Reviewed: 2026-05-22