Gasgoo Munich- ZEEKR opened pre-sales for the 8X, a new mid-to-large flagship SUV, on the evening of March 16. The lineup includes standard trims—Max, Ultra, and Ultra+—alongside the Yaoying Series.
Pricing ranges from 376,800 CNY to 446,800 CNY, with the Yaoying Edition starting at 516,800 CNY. According to the company, orders exceeded 10,000 units within the first 38 minutes.
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Marketed as the "New King of the Road," the 8X is built on the proprietary Super E-Hybrid Architecture. It features a full-stack 900V high-voltage system, an AI digital chassis, and the next-generation G-ASD driver-assist system. The move marks an entry into the high-performance SUV segment long dominated by traditional luxury brands.
In terms of performance, the dual-motor variant accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, while the tri-motor Yaoying Edition generates 1,030 kW of power and achieves a 2.96-second run. The 2.0T super hybrid engine achieves 46% thermal efficiency, with performance degradation limited to 0.2 seconds even at low battery levels—a common limitation for hybrids. Regarding charging and range, the 70 kWh model supports 6C ultra-fast charging, charging from 20% to 80% in 9 minutes. It offers a CLTC pure-electric range of up to 410 km and a total range of 1,416 km.
The chassis setup includes closed-loop dual-chamber air suspension, dual-valve CCD electromagnetic dampers, and active stabilizer bars. The Haohan AI digital chassis uses a central "Dinghai Smart Hub" to coordinate responses, detecting crosswinds or tire blowouts and adjusting parameters preemptively. It also offers 13 all-terrain driving modes, balancing precise handling with off-road capability.
Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2026, with test drives available at showrooms nationwide.
