1. Core spec – Zeekr 7X vs XPeng G7 (long-range RWD)
I’ll use the long-range RWD versions as the “reference” spec:
- Zeekr 7X Long Range RWD (EU/SE spec)
- XPeng G7 Long Range (80.8 kWh, RWD, 702 km CLTC)
| Zeekr 7X Long Range RWD (EU) | XPeng G7 Long Range RWD (CN market, CLTC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Segment / body | Mid-size SUV/crossover | Mid-size SUV/crossover |
| Platform / voltage | Geely PMA2+ / 800 V | XPeng SEPA 2.0 / 800 V with 5C charging |
| Battery (gross / usable) | ~100 kWh gross, 94 kWh usable (Qilin NMC) | 80.8 kWh LFP CALB (Long Range) |
| Official range | Up to 615 km WLTP (LR RWD); 480 / 543 / 615 km WLTP across small / big / AWD packs | 677–702 km CLTC long-range (very optimistic vs WLTP; think ~520–560 km WLTP-equivalent) |
| Real-world range (early tests) | Reviews suggest ~450–500 km real mixed for LR RWD under EU conditions. | Chinese & media estimates put real mixed ~480–520 km, depending on wheel size and climate (extrapolating CLTC). |
| Power / drivetrain | RWD: 310 kW; AWD: 475 kW | RWD only: 218 kW / ~296 hp, 450 Nm (GlobalChinaEV) |
| 0–100 km/h | RWD ~5.7–5.8 s; AWD 3.8 s | Depends on trim: long-range 702 km versions quoted ~4.3–4.6 s, hot Ultra down to 3.2–3.3 s. (GlobalChinaEV) |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 202 km/h (GlobalChinaEV) |
| DC fast charge (10–80%) | 800 V, up to ~360 kW; 10–80% in ~13–16 min on a powerful enough charger | 800 V 5C, ~10–12 min 10–80% adding ~300–430 km under ideal conditions |
| AC charging | 22 kW 3-phase (0–100% ~5¼ h) | 11 kW 3-phase (full charge ~7½–8 h) – no 22 kW option mentioned yet. |
| Dimensions (L/W/H) | 4,787 × 1,930 × 1,650 mm, wheelbase 2,900 mm | 4,892 × 1,925 × 1,655 mm, wheelbase 2,890 mm |
| Boot volume | ~539 L seats up, ~1,980 L seats down | 819 L seats up, 2,277 L seats down (very big) |
| Towing | Expect ~1,600–2,000 kg (not final everywhere, but in line with 001 & EU marketing). (Inference from segment + early info.) | No official EU tow rating yet; Chinese spec data doesn’t emphasize towing – likely ≤1,500 kg if/when homologated. (Inference from XPeng G6/G9 EU figures.) |
Very short:
- Zeekr 7X → bigger battery, WLTP-certified 615 km, 22 kW AC, brutal AWD option.
- XPeng G7 → slightly smaller battery but extremely efficient CLTC 702 km, huge boot and very fast 5C charging on paper.
2. Infotainment & interior / UX
Both are max-tech Chinese EVs, but with different philosophy.
2.1 Screens & layout
| Area | Zeekr 7X | XPeng G7 |
|---|---|---|
| Main screen | 16″ central touchscreen, Snapdragon-powered, very high-res. | ≈15.6″ central screen, minimal physical buttons; design similar to XPeng P7+. |
| Instrument / HUD | Digital driver display + optional huge AR HUD up to ~36″ projected area. | Tiny/optional cluster plus Huawei-co-developed 87″ AR-HUD as the main “instrument” layer. |
| Physical controls | Mostly screen-driven but row of 5 physical switches under the screen for key functions (hatch, glovebox, etc.). | Very few hardware buttons; almost everything through the wheel + centre screen, P7+ style. |
| Rear space & gadgets | Classic 5-seat SUV, reclining rear seats; very good legroom, big glass roof. | XPeng goes crazy: ventilated/heated/massage front AND rear seats as standard, folding tables, 20-speaker 7.1.4 audio, pano roof. |
2.2 General “feel” from early EU / CN reviews
- Zeekr 7X
- Cabin is very premium and feels “European-Scandi” (designed in Gothenburg).
- Techradar & Electrifying praise screen sharpness, fast UI and AR-HUD, but complain that the car focuses more on design/comfort than driving engagement (steering feel and body control not as sharp as BMW etc.).
- XPeng G7
- Interior vibe is super tech-heavy – floating screen, AR-HUD doing most of the “instrument job”, wraparound dash, big ambient lighting.
- Early Chinese/English reviews emphasise very comfortable seating + big space, and that the software is quick thanks to XPeng’s own “Turing” chips, but UX is still complex compared to something like Tesla.
3. ADAS / autonomy focus
Both brands lean hard into smart-driving.
Zeekr 7X
- Carries Zeekr AD / ADAS with multiple radars & cameras; some markets talk about LiDAR-equipped versions.
- EU press release: 5-star Euro NCAP and explicit mention of advanced ADAS as a key safety factor.
- In practice: Level 2 stuff (adaptive cruise, lane centring, auto lane change etc.) on motorways; city-level automation will depend on local homologation.
XPeng G7
- First XPeng SUV on SEPA 2.0 with in-house Turing AI chips and XPeng’s XNGP software stack.
- Uses 11 cameras + 3 radars, no LiDAR, but aims for L2++ / L3 capabilities in the medium term.
- In China, XNGP is already being rolled out as “city + highway” ADAS with very wide coverage; XPeng claims G7 will join that program.
So:
- Zeekr 7X = mature but conventional L2 system, already Euro-approved.
- XPeng G7 = more aggressive “AI-first” ADAS vision, but EU/Sweden deployment is still theoretical.
4. Market, Sweden / Europe & price
Zeekr 7X – Sweden & EU
- On sale in Sweden now on Zeekr’s Swedish site.
- Swedish page: “Från 579 000 kr” and target range “upp till 615 km” (WLTP målsättning).
- Netherlands: from 52,990 EUR (RWD) with AWD and higher trims going towards 70k.
- Germany: recent German coverage mentions 7X as the “family SUV” of Zeekr range, with prices around 56,000 € and up to 615 km WLTP plus up to 646 hp in AWD.
- Zeekr is actively building a fleet-oriented presence in Europe (BNP Paribas / Arval etc.), with Sweden, NL and Norway being first wave, Germany added now, and more markets (France, UK, Italy, Spain) planned.
XPeng G7 – status for Europe / Sweden
- As of now, G7 is launched in China, with talk of exports (confirmed for e.g. Australia), but no official EU/Sweden sales or WLTP data yet.
- XPeng’s current EU presence is mainly G6 and G9 (800 V SUVs; strong DC speeds), sold in countries like Germany, Norway, Netherlands etc., but G7 isn’t on European configurators yet.
- China pricing:
- G7 BEV starts around 195,800–200,000 RMB (≈ 27–30 kUSD, ~280–320k SEK before taxes) for base models, with long-range high-spec closer to 260–280k RMB.
- If/when it comes to Europe, expect a big jump thanks to shipping, VAT and EU tariffs (similar to G6 & G9 pricing gap vs China).
So for a Swedish buyer today, Zeekr 7X is real and bookable, XPeng G7 is “one to watch / grey-import only”.
5. Super-short “which for what?” summary
Zeekr 7X
- ✅ Already WLTP-certified and on sale in Sweden & other EU markets.
- ✅ Big 100 kWh battery, 615 km WLTP, 22 kW AC, crazy-fast 800 V DC – very strong long-distance car on paper.
- ✅ Interior & design aimed at Europe (Gothenburg studio), 5-star Euro NCAP, good warranty.
- ⚠️ Driving dynamics get “good but not BMW/Polestar sharp” comments; it’s more comfort/tech than driver’s car.
XPeng G7
- ✅ Technically wild: 800 V 5C, up to 702 km CLTC, 10–12 min 10–80 % DC, huge boot (819–2,277 L) and mega-lux interior (rear massage etc.). (GlobalChinaEV)
- ✅ XNGP + Turing AI + Huawei AR-HUD makes it one of the most ambitious ADAS/UX platforms in this segment.
- ⚠️ No EU / Sweden sales yet, so WLTP figures, local support and resale value are unknown. Importing one would be a bit of a science project.