ZEEKR X - Is it the BEST compact electric SUV? | Full Review

[@bobzuidema3560]

I own this car in long range version, I have it now for three weeks now and I agree on the most things that you say in this video. I would like to emphasize that the only difference between Long Range and Privilege is, besides of course power, the massage seats and 20" wheels, besides that everything is the same, I believe you mentioned some things like Yamaha audio, powered seat controls and lumber control only for Privilege but all of that is also available on Long Range version. The things I like arethe design next to my Zeekr almost all other cars suddenly seem from a time long long ago lol. I love the autopilot which works really nice, high beam assist is a joy to have and of course the sublime audio! In geberal what I love about Zeekr is that they don't mess around with packages which only exist to make you spend more money than you intended to instead they have a solid offer that has all a buyer could ever wish for with short delivery times. Some things that could have been better is lower leg support if only the seat could have tilted a bit more, I really miss a mid console as well as a glove box. what could have been nice if Zeekr had mounted a little LED in the charging compartment. Overall I am over the moon about this car!

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Thanks for your detailed comment and glad you hear that you enjoy your car! 🙂

[@jwickerszh]

I'd say a couple of things I miss on mine you haven't mentioned: - external led lights on the sides for when using the 360 at night - some way to quickly change the seat / driver profile from outside, wither a physical button or an option in the app - a slightly more useful angle for the camera that pops up when indicating

[@anitaling3394]

I just had it for 6 days. Will be getting from Taobao/ Temu an add-on glove box behind the big screen and another one to clip-on to the existing middle space below the front charging ports

[@bobzuidema3560]

@@anitaling3394 I am really curious about the xtra storage place between the dash and the armrest. I love the interior of the X but one thing and that is the absence of a full size midconsole

[@renbangbprd7236]

Is this still using 2021 NMC version or updated 2023 version?

[@DevGopalasamy]

Based on your review (amongst others) I bought the AWD Zeekr X a month ago when it was released in Australia. I love the car. I had spent a year researching and test driving EVs and was waiting for the new yet-to-be released Model Y to come out. However my patience ran out and my final list, after waiting a year, ended up being the Model 3 Highland, Xpeng G6 and the Zeekr X. I loved the Xpeng G6 but did not like it's sound system. The Model 3 was also great but the luxury elements of the Zeekr and some features that were not available on the Tesla won me over. Zeekr seems to have fixed the suspension and handling issues that reviewers in Europe commented on a year ago. The OTA upgrade function seem to be used by Zeekr even if there is no change in the upgrade version name. Improvements have come along that were not there before but there was no change in the version number. Like Tesla the sentry mode is great feature and the car posts a message if there had been a possible incident. I love the head-up windscreen display and often use the voice commands to control functions. I hardly use the main screen these days except for reversing, as I have all the control I need from the buttons on the steering wheel, the small display behind the wheel, the voice command module and the head-up windscreen display. I am a bit of a tech nerd and love the technology in the car. The software in the car is very well designed and I have had no problems accessing anything I needed. The app on the phone is also very well designed. Only negatives are the relatively noisy a/c on high settings and the loud turn indicator signal. Even the auto park works well. I cannot recommend the car highly enough. I loved my Lexus but this is definitely a cut well-above.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

I'm very glad to hear that you like your car. 😃 Thanks a lot for sharing 👍

[@brneteatretmail6526]

It's Only Electric is still the best of the best car review programs. Cool facts and no clowning. Thanks for that.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Thanks 🙏 glad to hear

[@Boomdizzle99]

This is INSANE. I cant think of a single vehicle in the US market thst gives augmented reality HUD. Thats an amazing feature

[@unrealapporach]

Great review. I agree with all the points, I am really considering it. the Long Range RWD. Looking forward to the Sound/Range test later on.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Coming soon!

[@unrealapporach]

@@ItsOnlyElectric if you can, please include a DC charging test.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Done it already and will be included in the next video. Upload for members tomorrow.

[@MrVeeBlog]

I would pick this over the EX30 as well. Thanks for this one.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

👍

[@ObanHighlander]

This is a far superior car than the EX30 having tested both, night and day in my opinion, that's just how impressed my wife and myself were by this car and the Zeekr centre, in around 2 to 3 weeks we should have it.

[@GM-lq7sw]

In my opinion the best compact SUV. Way better than Ex30 in all aspects

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Agree!

[@ObanHighlander]

Been testing cars in this segment for the last 3 weeks and yesterday tested both versions of the Zeekr X, after our testing this car far outshone every other car we tested, we ordered the AWD version as this is now on a limited deal for almost the same price as the long range version, in truth there is very little difference in both versions, but the power difference was a big surprise to us, the AWD felt hugely faster. Obviously it's early days for this car and time will tell just how good it is and how good Zeekr customer service is, but we were really blown away by this car and with standard 10 years guarantee it's definitely an extremely positive start.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

@ObanHighlander congratulations 🎉

[@SeeliLeck3r]

Personal taste here, but this car is not growing on me, design wise. But still, I think Zeekr is a brand that could be a real player 🙂 One question, is the Qi charger ventilated? If not, given how the phone is „encased“, it must heat up like crazy 😐 Thanks for the full review mate, tho. Channel is growing, keep going 🙌🏼

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

I really enjoyed it. For its price and size it's really premium. Yes, the QI charger is ventilated. Thanks mate!

[@fragu123]

...love especially the design! Very distinct and innovative... not for everyone but for those who do want something special!😊

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

@fragu123 agree

[@higi.the1]

I plan to invest in Chinese EV makers, and I'm studying this industry now. Thank you for your work, I love your high qaulity reviews and your attitude as well. Keep it up the good work!

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Interesting topic. Have you come to any conclusions? Any favorite manufacturer you are considering?

[@higi.the1]

@@ItsOnlyElectricXpeng is my first choice now. Because of the flying cars concept, the CEO’s attitude, self driving capabilities, the high demand (hype) for P7+, robotics, low market cap (10 B USD vs Tesla’s 700 B). I stock up a few of them on this dip now, but I keep analyzing the market. Nio also an interesting one, but I’m not sure their quick battery swap system will be a future standard. Xpeng seems to be more interesting

[@alphaomega1969]

Even Tesla is Chinese EV in a nutshell lol because of trade deficit the US ask china for help.

[@waynerm002]

The. Volvo EX30 looks good on the outside but, they cheaped out on the interior, the interior should look like the Zeekr X. No heads up display, no driver display, a sound bar for the audio up front, 2 window switches in the front on the center console, so many things they could have done better. Both cars are on the same platforms but, the Zeekr X looks and feels better inside and cost less.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Good summary!

[@kazechong2852]

I like how the window weather strip is hidden. not many company is doing it. Slick and clean design

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Agree

[@JoakimDyredand]

Hello my friend! Long time. I got myself the Long Range a few weeks ago. I agree on everything, and YES the window buttons are backwards! 🙂 Three things that impressed my so far, but not mentioned in your great review: * The high beam is really great! They look tiny but gives great light! * There is one extra button on the back of the left spoke. Here you can make external sounds by voice or cows, kittens etc. Only when in P but funny as h3ll! * There is a small displya on the drivers side B pillar. Great info about charing (when charging) and Pet Mode etc whan activated. The charing info is great. Don't understand why no one else has it. Looing forward to see you soon on a test drive somewhere!

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Tjena! Great choice you made! Very good additional info to the video. Did miss the b pillar charge screen totally, also the button on left spoke! 😂 Var ett tag sedan vi sågs, borde vara dags tänker jag!

[@andrewh1696]

Great review of the car and it's capabilities. Cheers

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Thanks 🙏

[@ObanHighlander]

Just like to thank "It's Only Electric" as it's your advice that made us go and look at this car before making a decision what to buy, very happy we took your advice 😊👊

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Glad to hear that I could help out! 💪👍

[@joeyshi1587]

The Chinese spec Zeekr X is so softly tuned that it literally takes off when encountering bumps in corners, while the handling of the EX30 is much more suited to European driving conditions. However, the interior and specifications of the Zeekr are on a different level.

[@handyman4everyman]

Could you please comment which drivers seat is more comfortable- the Tesla 3 highlander or the zeekr x? Your video is amazing btw as other commenters have said. Tonnes of information and great pacing.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

I would say that both are equal, one of them are great for tall people.

[@Ianmundo]

The EX30 has all the characteristics of a very spartan economy car, doesn’t even have window controls on the doors. Zeekr is a more premium interior but rides on the same platform as the EX30, it’s a better buy

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Agree

[@peterfjallstrom3697]

Thank you very much for an excellent review!!

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@max_powers11]

Thanks for another intuitive video my friend. That car needs a button on the steering wheel to change driving modes instantly otherwise it's too long winded and I think this is a case of the car having double too much power for how it's set up and built. Did you find out what that noise was when you accelerated?? Keep up the great work 👍

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Haven't figured out the source of the annoying sound. But think it's from the door seals. And agree, a drive mode button would be great Thanks 🙏

[@nimajneb02]

Really nice and immersive review. Thanks

[@Isaac120396]

Great stuff, most reviews miss the fact that the heads-up display works with Apple Maps if using an iPhone and Google Maps if using an Android, I mean it’s forgivable as who uses Apple Maps, right?

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Good info! Didn't know that, I tried navigation with Google maps, maybe I missed looking at the HUD

[@Isaac120396]

@@ItsOnlyElectric yea I assume Apple really wants people to use Apple Maps, I noticed it worked the same way on Mazda’s HUDs, whereas when using an Android phone Google Maps and Waze would show up on the HUD

[@jwickerszh]

Fun to see the software differences with our Chinese model, the layout you had looks like the previous version for example and our regen setting has an extra "weak" mode.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Yes, I know that non Chinese cars are a bit behind both in SW and HW.

[@stephengamble2804]

Excellent review! Would be interesting to compare this car with the Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce? I believe that the Alfa has a better suspension set up.👍

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Interesting comparison

[@stephengamble2804]

@@ItsOnlyElectric We don't have the Zeekr in the UK but there are many positive reviews on the Alfa. It's an interesting car.

[@inCARnationAustralia]

Excellent review

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Thanks mate 🥳

[@renbangbprd7236]

Is this car still using 2021 CATL NMC battery or the newer version one?

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

It's not using the latest CATL pack.

[@renbangbprd7236]

@@ItsOnlyElectric I see, thank you for the information mate

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Np mate

[@MyRay101]

Any idea how many km's we would expect from those factory Continental tyres?

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

I guess you are talking about the life span of the tyres? If you are asking for the actual range in one charge: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3jOeaB-ra-Ljbs

[@_Ben4810]

Isn't there a Lotus sporty compact SUV coming out based on this car's platform & body shell also...?

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Would be nice.

[@peternystrom921]

Can it take a roof box ?

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Yes it can. 75kgs load limit

[@michaelkarlsson5932]

I'm getting the AWD next week. Looking forward to drive it. The only concern is that button mentioned for the tailgate. Snow and ice will be tough...

[@edmaris5713]

You can open and close also remote

[@michaelkarlsson5932]

@edmaris5713 Thats great

[@michaelkarlsson5932]

About that tailgate button - is it heated during winter?

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Not sure, hopefully it is.

[@elmojito]

I think your comments vs the Volvo are very valid also vs. the Smart #3. After going to see the EX30 I went to test the Smart and ended up buying it also in RWD. A lot more premium and spacious than the Volvo.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Thanks for confirming 👍 And nice choice of car.. congratulations

[@jwickerszh]

Note the 20" wheels also come with upgraded breaks.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Very good point

[@StephenButlerOne]

A really nice designed car. Its got a great stance.

[@AndrewChee-o5s]

Can you review the Zeeker 7x? I'm thinking of getting one when its released!!

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

I will as soon as a get hold of one

[@AndrewChee-o5s]

@@ItsOnlyElectric Awesome...Looking forward to it!! Apparently it is really capable off-road too!!

[@tomule1]

Boot/trunk capacity is 362, not 326. Also, according to the website, the lower version should have ventilated seats as well (just no massage function). Can you confirm this? Otherwise, it was a great review, waiting for the second part about consumption...

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Thanks for pointing that out. Will check out the ventilated seat option. But I was surprised how little was added by the privilege package.

[@TALEX-07]

Why the headlights are foggy already ??

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Foggy/misty weather.

[@TALEX-07]

@@ItsOnlyElectric Can be, but for me it looks like the fog is inside…can be a small crack on the unit or it’s just bad build quality. Correct me if I’m wrong!

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

@TALEX-07 didn't see any fog on the inside. Do guess just the weather.

[@lionelgronsfeld501]

I tested the Smart #1 and I've had the same squeeking sound, I found out it was coming from the seat rubbing against the armrest, since it's almost the same car, maybe it's the same issue. Verry annoying anyway 😅.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Hmm..that may be the case.

[@lionelgronsfeld501]

​@@ItsOnlyElectricI wonder if it will be the same with the Lynk & Co 02

[@yttean98]

is there a difference between Zeekr X and Zeekr 7X? If so, what are they?

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Yes, zeekr X is a compact city SUV whilest the 7X is a bigger mid sized/standard sized SUV.

[@michaelcindy7880]

Nice car😮

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

It sure is!

[@vegas3121]

I would love to buy one but is not available in Italy , i have to choose between sisters lync&co 02 or smart#1 🤷‍♂️

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

That's sad! But think both those alternatives are good 👍

[@vegas3121]

@@ItsOnlyElectric thanks 🙏🏻

[@itekani]

Is this the first car besides Tesla that has camp mode, dog mode, keep climate on and sentry mode? Next one to test is Lync&Co 02 I guess?

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Theres some other brands that have most functions too, like Xpeng and Nio.

[@j.r.arnolli9734]

They should lift the rear seat with 40~50mm.......

[@andrewh1696]

11:08 I had to check as it looked like you included some CGI sparkles! Nope, dust... 😀

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Haha!!! CGI sparkles next time

[@Baldik1000]

Been driving one for a year now 😅 Chinese spec, though. Somehow, a lot of the features are not available on the European market, it seems. I got the version with the automatic doors. It's a shame they never made it to Europe 😢

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Didn't know there was a version with automatic doors.

[@2TOKE69]

Du får testa alla nya Renaults sen. Dem verkar riktigt bra och intressanta. 👍

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Garanterat!

[@andrewreynolds7725]

I wonder why this doesn't have 800 volt architecture like other Zeekr vehicles.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

To keep the price low I guess.

[@andrewreynolds7725]

@@ItsOnlyElectric seems very strange. As far as I can make out, this is the only Zeekr without 800 volt architecture.

[@ruxod9002]

Better looking car than the ex30 and more room in 🎉🎉🎉

[@honesty_-no9he]

In China the main screen glides over to the front passenger so they could watch movies or whatever.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

That's a smart solution. Guess it's not ok in Europe due to safety regulations

[@honesty_-no9he]

@@ItsOnlyElectric The car has both a driver's screen and heads up display. Over parenting regulations.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

I think it's more about In case of an emergency. What will happen when the passanger hits its head in it for instance. Or the airbag deployment etc

[@honesty_-no9he]

@@ItsOnlyElectric I think there is far more danger of that with those cars that have screens on the back of the front seats for rear passengers. I don't want to be a rear passenger with a screen in my face. The difference here is that with the front it is optional and chances are not used so much. They could allow the feature for use when parked like charging.

[@gauthamseran]

I like your presentation style. Very conversational and relatable. You didn't answer the question though, haha. Is it the BEST compact electric? How would you rate the X in the sub 50000 category? Do you know have any experience with or know how their after sales is?

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Honestly think it's one of the best if not the best alternative in this segment currently. No experience of after sales currently

[@gauthamseran]

@@ItsOnlyElectric Thanks. How does it compare with the Xpeng G6 in your opinion? All things considered what's a better buy?

[@gauthamseran]

Would you be doing a video on Zeekr 7X, maybe a comparison with Model S and Xpeng G9?

[@antonbanulski1262]

Also consider the Smart#1 , the forgotten cousin to the Zeekr and Ex-30. It’s also much better than the Volvo.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Nice! Smart seem to struggle with their sales in Sweden. Bad marketing i guess.

[@anchoi8354]

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[@AhuraMzd]

Make it less busy , make sure is cheaper with all the bell and whistle Volvo have or their so called premium shit like other brand did , sell it every where around the world make it available , I will buy for sure

[@Al-hk6yi]

what do you think about those many EV cars Battery exploding in China ?

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Any new proofs of that? Specific brands, stats?

[@Al-hk6yi]

@@ItsOnlyElectric well, i am not conducting any special census but on youtube or google you can find infos on the subject, if you follow serpentza on YT you'll find infos about china and ev situation, the guy is a good source, but it is just an example. cheers ! and great work as always..

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

@Al-hk6yi I have done some research and still seems to be within a statistically normal volume of fires compared to combustion cars. Now in talking about the big brands with batteries from manufacturers line BYD and CATL.

[@marcelok43]

What would you choose for use by a family with 2 adults and 2 children? VOLVO XC40 or Zeekr X. Both only with engine at the rear. Remembering that my use for this car would be 90% urban. Excellent reviews you have done! Hugs from Brazil! 😃

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

I would go for the Zeekr X if range isn't a concern. Not really a fan of the looks of the c40 and the X feels more premium.

[@lucaswerner5947]

Fala marcelo, também to vendo todos vídeos pois to querendo pegar o X de 272k. Achou alguma coisa até agora que poderia ser problema dele? Pedi pros vendedores também sobre o que a garantia inclui mas eles não passaram nada. Chegaram a te informar algo? Abraço

[@dougralston5333]

Did not see a cost comparison with the Volvo.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Didn't add one due to constantly changing prices.

[@rikmarx107]

the english word Certainly in dutch is : zeker .....

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

🙂 Same in Swedish: Säker = Safe or. Certain

[@rikmarx107]

@@ItsOnlyElectric Sverige . Nederland.

[@stonehenges5722]

Nice from the outside but I don't like that dashboard. Not for me then.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Is it the overall design of the dash or anything specific?

[@wr87936]

Holy, why is this car so expensive in Europe 😮😮😮 Top trim here in Asia 29000€ 😅😅😅 For 51000€ you buy a zeekr 7x top trim and have 13000€ left😅

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

We pay more for all cars 😔

[@wr87936]

Sad, the low prices is what makes those cars so crazy attractive in the first place.

[@passby8070]

Maybe it's due to the Tariff that your politicians had imposed. You just cannot have nice things for Cheap in Europe and US.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

It was expensive before the tariffs too

[@alphaomega1969]

@@ItsOnlyElectric The politicians in Europe forced the Chinese to increase the price so they couldn't rip off the Chinese with their tarifs lol

[@stefan2796]

I'm not a fan of these chinese EVs (privacy risk, hardly a dealer network, depreciation, etc.), but this model looks good.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Hard to tell about the future yet. In some countries Volvo seems to take on the dealership of Zeekr.

[@pofiPenguin]

looks like a cheaper version of a model Y, but is actually more expensive than the Y.... crazy

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

About the same price as the MY SR

[@davdep]

Nice car but that range is not very good, i thought Chinese EV tech was better than European EV's?

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

It's a smaller pack, I guess to keep the price down.

[@rodrigobatistaguerra7991]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😍😍😍😍😍

[@honesty_-no9he]

RWD makes way more sense.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Agree

[@netshaman9918]

8:12 : Not fan of fingerprints.^^

[@iantelinside]

The exterior of the EX30 looks better than this. But almost everything else about the Zeekr is better, IMO

[@unrealapporach]

I agree with this

[@NuclearVee]

Wish Chinese brands were allowed in US!

[@SWR112]

They need to bring in a ex Lotus engineer on the suspension, pay him silly money and you’ll get an absolute joy to drive to this wallowing pig…. Car looks great shame it doesn’t have the suspension to match. The Volvo is better planted.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Suspension in the EX30 is stiffer and more suited for the power

[@G-Man1115]

I just wish they would completely do away with the rear windshield wiper!! We never needed them in the first place! and it's ALWAYS the ugliest part of ANY SUV!

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

🤣 but I think it's needed on vertical rear windows. But would be better to hide it at the top under the aero wing

[@baldandaboomer8367]

Don't floor it all the time, no problem.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

😂

[@jasonswift7098]

Talk in METRIC only not the bullshit hp engines and motors are not measured with horsepower its kilowatts and neuton metres.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Agree, but I'm always listing both. Still many that don't know how to relate to kW

[@clasqm]

A Volvo and a Nissan Juke had a baby ... This car looks like it was designed by a teenager. I'll take the EX30, or the Smart, thank you.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

haha! What a great mix :)

[@master_k_w0n]

Don’t know how it resembles a Nissan Juke, I used to own one by the way. The Juke is bulbous & curvy with those two huge frog eye headlights, none of that in the Zeekr

[@hammondnordland4822]

Best? lol far from it

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

Which one do you prefer?

[@S0me0ne_S0meWhere_SaysHi]

It's disappointing you support autocracy!

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

So you mean I should review cars based on politics?

[@S0me0ne_S0meWhere_SaysHi]

@@ItsOnlyElectric It's the same with all EV reviewers. They simply don't consider what autocracy has on the population of that country and the countries that they take advantage of. There is too much emphasis on pleasing such countries and not encouraging non autocratic manufactures.

[@S0me0ne_S0meWhere_SaysHi]

Especially as we all know the CCP is supporting the invasion of Ukraine.

[@ItsOnlyElectric]

I get your point. But there's a lot we need to stop doing and buying not to support autocracy. Stop buying most consumer electronics like Apple pruducts, solar panels, almost all batteries etc. Without doing that it's all hypocrisy and double standards. The problem is so much more complex than just the EV manufacturers. The biggest problem is Europe's politicians and the whole European and American auto industry, they snoozed through the EV development for years. Now consumers end up getting blamed for buying brands from China, when the actual problem is that there's a lack of choices due to a nonchalant stance. I can discuss this all day. But trying not to and focus the cars. 🙂

[@S0me0ne_S0meWhere_SaysHi]

@@ItsOnlyElectric couldn't agree more. However, I don't agree with continuing or promoting that scenario.