Zeekr Korea delivers first 7X to SK On as domestic deliveries begin

Zeekr, the luxury technology electric vehicle brand, announced Thursday that it has begun full-scale domestic deliveries of its midsize electric SUV, the 7X, handing over the first unit to South Korean battery maker SK On.

The handover ceremony was held Wednesday at the Zeekr Gangnam flagship store, where representatives from Zeekr Korea and SK On gathered to mark the start of domestic customer deliveries of the 7X.

The vehicle delivered to SK On as the first unit is the top-of-the-line Ultra trim. Powered by a 100 kWh NCM (nickel-cobalt-manganese) battery, two electric motors integrated into the front and rear axles produce a maximum output of 645 horsepower and peak torque of 72.4 kg·m.

The all-wheel-drive system delivers strong traction and handling, enabling a 0-to-100 kph sprint in just 3.9 seconds. The Ultra trim is also certified by South Korea's Ministry of Climate, Environment and Energy for a range of 440 kilometers on a single charge under standard ambient temperature conditions.

In addition to the Ultra trim, the 7X is available in a Pro trim powered by a 75 kWh LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery and a Max trim that shares the same battery as the Ultra. Both the Pro and Max trims feature a rear-wheel-drive single motor producing 421 horsepower and 45 kg·m of torque, with Ministry of Climate, Environment and Energy-certified ranges of 375 kilometers and 483 kilometers per charge, respectively.

The domestic prices for the 7X Pro (RWD), Max (RWD) and Ultra (AWD) are 52.99 million won ($40,000), 59.99 million won and 69.99 million won, respectively.

SK On plans to use the 7X as a company vehicle and will also give its employees the opportunity to experience the car firsthand.

SK On supplies electric vehicle batteries to major automakers around the world. The purchase is intended to strengthen the companies' global partnership — SK On already supplies EV batteries to Polestar, a brand under Geely Group, Zeekr's parent company.

"We are delighted to finally deliver the 7X — a vehicle that embodies the technology and sensibility of the Zeekr luxury technology brand — to consumers in South Korea," a Zeekr official said. "Starting with this delivery to SK On, our first domestic customer, we look forward to sharing Zeekr's unique brand experience with many more customers going forward."

"It is meaningful to be part of the start of Zeekr Korea's domestic deliveries of the 7X," an SK On official said. "We plan to make full use of the 7X as a business vehicle, and we are excited that our employees will have the chance to experience it directly."

Meanwhile, Zeekr Korea plans to expand its network to 14 locations across major cities nationwide, including Seoul, by the end of the year, and to establish 11 service centers, including one on Jeju Island.