ZEEKR X EV arrives in Aus. It's freaking nice. First very short drive

[@honesty_-no9he]

009 is an amazing road-trip vehicle. Need to see it at night with its grill lights doing its things.

[@JamieLovick]

Have you checked out its cousin, the Volvo EX30? A bit more minimal, but a good looking car which is essentially on the same platform.

[@honesty_-no9he]

CONSIDER how long TESLA has been around and how few models TESLA offers. ZEEKR already has the following in China (different global markets get certain cars) Zeekr 001 (2021-present), full-size shooting brake. Zeekr 007 (2023-present), mid-size sedan. Zeekr 009 (2023-present), full-size MPV. Zeekr X (2023-present), subcompact SUV. Zeekr 7X (2024-present), mid-size SUV. Zeekr Mix (2024-present), compact MPV.

[@rosshunter9053]

Picked mine up on launch day and loving it

[@ClintonLovell]

The driver had the idea that highway driving would get better economy than stop/start city driving. Doesn't know how EVs work.

[@inCARnationAustralia]

Yeah he's a nice fella but I had to fact-check a few things. I look forward to doing a real-world range test but based on their own numbers for efficiency and battery size, the 540km claim doesn't add up for the (more efficient) RWD car. I'd hazard a guess at low to mid 400s in real-world driving with mix of urban and freeway. Will let everyone know!

[@honesty_-no9he]

@@inCARnationAustralia Any EV that is 250 miles range or more is plenty. A bloke your age has a 180 mile max limit on your bladder before you need to pee. All this crap about driving non-stop for 600 miles is ridiculous.

[@MrCarrera28]

The fact is almost very new car these days is pretty damn good, the trick is how they are to live with, how well built they are and and hoe reliable they are. For the sake of your viewers, they really need to lend you a car for a long term test of at least six months, ideally twelve so you can better comment on the car to live with. Not from any selfish reason of a free car of course, purely for our benefit, I understand the sacrifice entailed with being lent a new brand new car on your part for purely our benefit 😃😄😅

[@inCARnationAustralia]

You're right but those helpful long-term reviews probably come from long-term owners. We're unlikely to be in that position. I think a key unknown is not so much servicing or reliability, it's (a) availability and delays in getting panels and parts after a crash and (b) the lack of in-depth knowledge at the appointed local workshop chains (such as Ultratune, myCar, etc) with whom the importer/distributor builds relationships. Regular servicing will be easy and infrequent, but for hard-to-diagnose faults I think it's probably a bit of an unknown. Some brands like MG are well established now with well-trained local techs, but the new brands' experts could be thin on the ground in this country. It's a gamble I'd be prepared to take though for some of them.

[@I_dont_want_an_at]

good vehicle no doubt

[@tomcat7525]

Reminds me a bit of the BMW i3around the rear. Why didnt all these Chinese companies make ICE cars?

[@inCARnationAustralia]

Oh many certainly did. But started pivoting a decade ago to EVs. Now China is such a powerhouse of (1) renewable power (2) batteries and (3) EVs, it's become economic to push hard into non-Chinese markets. Particularly as Europe and USA have realised how hard it is to compete with them, and introduced tariffs/bans, resulting in reduced demand in those areas. With a glut of production capacity, sensible for them to send their products here. Tariffs make no sense in Australia as we have no local manufacturing industry to protect. But the government still has the Luxury Car Tax to protect ... um.. nothing. Ten years ago we recognised we were a dumping ground for China's and the sub-continent's sub-standard stuff but that's all changed. China is determined to compete on quality with the big brands not just price. But price too. They started with ICE but now realise that's going nowhere.

[@SpaceBound-1]

I like the looks of zeeker over xpeng.

[@inCARnationAustralia]

I tend to agree but quite like them both. Zeekr is a noticeably smaller car than Xpeng. Interior feels equally roomy, but load space is smaller. 320mm shorter.

[@johnjohn3241]

Why do all these cars have the same Tesla interior?

[@honesty_-no9he]

ZEEKR X RWD is better. The AWD is too fast for its suspension.

[@ACW3DDesigns]

Purchasing an electric vehicle (EV) without the ecosystem that Tesla provides puts these cars at a disadvantage. Tesla is significantly ahead in both hardware and software. Other EVs are like smartphones without their operating systems, they may look appealing but lack essential functionality. In just four years, they will likely become outdated. For those who are not fans of Tesla, it’s important to remember that the 24-volt architecture used in many EVs was designed and provided to these companies for free by Elon Musk. So, you have him to thank! Let’s keep the conversation focused and avoid political discussions, as they often lead to confusion rather than clarity.

[@dealman3312]

Interesting video. However, Not supporting the ccp linked companies

[@kamsunleong6648]

But everything else Chinese made is OK.

[@honesty_-no9he]

Why what have they ever done to you or your country that was bad?

[@honesty_-no9he]

Maybe you should research the GEELY group.

[@sun-man]

Too short for car camping unlike Model Y

[@inCARnationAustralia]

true

[@JoshuaEVANS-Dez1]

Diesel and petrol all the way never changing stuff electric cars you get less miles out of them facts 😂💯👌

[@honesty_-no9he]

How old are you?

[@JoshuaEVANS-Dez1]

@@honesty_-no9he who you talking

[@JoshuaEVANS-Dez1]

lol asking my age weirdo 😂😂

[@JoshuaEVANS-Dez1]

@@honesty_-no9he little girl

[@JoshuaEVANS-Dez1]

@@honesty_-no9he I’ve got a driving license so I’m old enough 😂💯