SAIC-VW unveils core technologies for ID. ERA lineup, with ID. ERA 9X SUV scheduled for end-March pre-order On March 16, SAIC-VW held an ID. ERA technology launch event in Shanghai, announcing that the ID. ERA 9X SUV, the prologue of the ID. ERA lineup, started mass production at the Ningbo plant and will be available for pre-order from March 30. The ID. ERA 9X measures 5,207mm long, 1,997mm wide, and 1,810mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,070mm. Eq...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

GWM WEY debuts new V9X flagship SUV On March 11, WEY, a Great Wall Motor (GWM) sub-brand, debuted the V9X, a new flagship 6-seater SUV. The V9X adopts a classic oriental architectural aesthetic design and measures 5,299mm long, 2,025mm wide, and 1,825mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,150mm. Built on the GWM One S platform, the V9X contains 48 storage places and is the first in the automotive industry to feature a native AI Agent in the cockpit. It i...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

BBA Motors introduces Zeekr 9X in Nigeria On March 6, multiple sources reported that BBA Motors Nigeria has officially unveiled the Zeekr 9X. This marks the first introduction of the Zeekr 9X vehicle in Africa. BBA Motors plans to introduce more electric and hybrid models tailored to African markets. Zeekr 9X is a plug-in hybrid vehicle. It has a combined range of up to 1,250 kilometres. It is equipped with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system pro...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

First SAIC-VW EA211 range extender rolls off production line On March 2, SAIC-VW announced the recent roll-off of its first EA211 range extender. The product will debut in the ID. ERA 9X SUV, which will be available for pre-order at the end of the month. Built on the EA211 1.5T EVO II turbocharged engine, the EA211 range extender features a variable-geometry turbocharger for real-time airflow regulation in accordance with the operating conditions...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/04

ia’s tax-free window for fully imported EVs ends and a MYR 250,000 minimum price for CBU models is enforced, making local assembly crucial to maintain competitive pricing and narrow the cost gap between imports and CKD units. In addition to CKD plans, Zeekr will roll out three models in 2026: the 9X plug-in hybrid flagship SUV, an upgraded version of the 009 luxury MPV, and a refreshed X compact SUV. (From an article of Paul Tan on February 13,...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/16

hybrid is expected to feature an extended-range powertrain with up to about 100 miles of electric-only range and EV-like performance. Platform details remain undecided and could involve Volvo’s SPA2 architecture or technology shared with parent company Geely, whose Zeekr brand already offers the 9X full-size three-row SUV. The idea of a large SUV echoes one teased in August 2020 as a flagship SUV, known internally as the XC100 and planned as a...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/31

Samsung Display to supply organic EL panels for Zeekr 9X Several South Korean media sources reported that Samsung Display will supply three types of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panels for a flagship electric SUV from Geely’s premium electric vehicle (EV) brand, the Zeekr 9X. The products to be delivered this time are a 16-inch center information display (CID), a 16-inch passenger information display (PID), and a 17-inch rear seat entert...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/27

First SAIC-VW 9-series flagship SUV model named “ID. ERA 9X” On January 9, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) reported the first vehicle model of SAIC-VW’s new ID. ERA lineup. Named the “ID. ERA 9X”, the vehicle model also serves as VW Group’s first 9-series flagship in the world. The 9 in the name signifies supremacy, the largest size among VW vehicle models, and the positioning of a flagship. The X impl...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/19

Geely licensed for Level 3 autonomous driving road testing in Hangzhou According to multiple press releases dated January 7, the Hangzhou authorities recently announced that Geely’s Zeekr 9X plug-in hybrid electric SUV with the G-Pilot H9 intelligent driver assistance solution was granted a license for road testing of Level 3 autonomous driving throughout the 9,224 square kilometers of Hangzhou, with over 1,500km of two-way expressways and high...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

FORVIA HELLA launches star-diamond rear lamp for new Zeekr 9X On November 24, FORVIA HELLA launched a Star-Diamond Rear Lamp for the new flagship Zeekr 9X SUV. The rear lamp is developed and produced locally in China and entered series production in September this year. The Zeekr 9X model adopts a design with dual-opening tailgate. The integrated rear lamp is incorporated on its trunk and extends up to 1.7 meters.  The rear lamp adopts a distinc...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/24

Zeekr launches 9X plug-in hybrid electric SUV On September 29, Zeekr launched the 9X luxury plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The model is available in two dual-motor and two tri-motor variants, with prices ranging from CNY 459,900 to CNY 589,900. The 9X measures 5,239mm long, 2,019mm or 2,029mm wide, and 1,819mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,169mm. The 9X features a 4WD layout, a 900V full-stack hybrid architecture, and a 205kW 2.0T super dedicated hyb...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/09

t IAA Mobility under the theme "The Future of Sound in Motion". Alongside PSS, First Light Auto Parts, and PSG, AAC Technologies showcased its full-stack capabilities in automotive acoustics, haptics, optics, perception interaction, and motor systems.  AAC Technologies highlighted the luxury Zeekr 9X SUV, co-developed with British brand Naim Audio. AAC collaborated with Naim to create a bespoke 9.2.4.8 multidimensional immersive sound system, in...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/14

CDMS 2025: Zeekr starts accepting pre-orders for Zeekr 9X plug-in hybrid luxury SUV On August 29, Zeekr started accepting pre-orders for the Zeekr 9X, a new plug-in hybrid luxury SUV, at the Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS) 2025 held from August 29 to September 7. It is offered in dual-motor and tri-motor configurations, available in 3 variants. Pre-order prices range from CNY 479,900 to CNY 569,900. The Zeekr 9X measures 5,239mm long, 2,029mm wide, and...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/02

Zeekr 9X to feature Raytron’s thermal cameras for enhanced nighttime vision On August 7, 2025, Raytron Technology Co., Ltd. announced that its advanced automotive thermal cameras will debut on Zeekr’s new 9X, enhancing safety for the G-Pilot H9 L3 assisted driving system. The Infrared thermal imaging detects heat instead of light, allowing Raytron’s cameras to clearly spot pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles even in pitch darkness or again...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/12

Master Motor Changan Pakistan launches upgraded Karvaan Power Plus MPV and Sherpa Power pickup truck On August 7, Master Changan Motors, Pakistan launched two upgraded vehicle models in Pakistan: The Karvaan Power Plus 1.2L UG and the Sherpa Power 1.2L. Both models are now equipped with an enhanced 1.2L engine, replacing their previous powertrains. The Karvaan Power Plus 1.2L UG features a 1.2L EA-12 DOHC (dual overhead camshafts) multipoint fuel...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

Geely to launch five new PHEV models in H2 2025 According to multiple press releases dated July 30, in the second half of 2025 (H2 2025), Geely will launch five new intelligent plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) models including the Zeekr 9X, the Lynk & Co 10 EM-P, the Galaxy A7, and the Galaxy M9. The automaker will also put technology innovations, such as the G-Pilot H9 intelligent driver assistance solution, a proprietary methanol-hydrogen technol...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

Zeekr unveils technologies for 9X SUV poised for pre-orders at end of August On July 9, Zeekr held an event to unveil the SEA-S luxury super dedicated hybrid architecture based on an electric architecture. The architecture is for the 9X SUV, a model poised for pre-orders at the end of August. The SEA-S, the world’s first full-stack 900V hybrid architecture, makes the global debut of a megawatt-level hybrid electric drive, delivering a maximum p...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

Auto Shanghai 2025: Geely presents Zeekr’s first hybrid model Zeekr 9X and Lynk&Co 900 On April 23, Zeekr, at Auto Shanghai 2025, announced the global debut of its flagship luxury SUV, the 9X. The Zeekr 9X is set for a global launch in Q3 2025, accompanied by the operation of a V4 Ultra-Fast charging pile, capable of 1.3 MW peak charging speed. Its powertrain system combines BEV and PHEV technologies. Featuring CATL’s Xiaoyao battery with a 3...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

h as BYD, SAIC Motor, Geely, Chery, Great Wall Motor, BAIC Group, GAC Group, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, and Changan Auto will be present with blockbuster models. Models to be debuted include BYD’s Denza Z concept sportscar, Geely Galaxy’s Xingyao 8 EM-P plug-in hybrid electric sedan, Zeekr’s 9X flagship large SUV, FAW Bestune’s Yueyi 08 flagship sedan, and a new GAC Hyptec concept shooting brake. New Energy Vehicle brands: Automakers suc...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

e mobility and help reduce transport-related emissions. By joining EMA, Zeekr aligns with the goal of having at least half of its passenger vehicle sales in Mexico be electric by 2030. Zeekr currently offers two models in Mexico: The Zeekr 001 and the Zeekr X. The brand also revealed that the Zeekr 9X will debut globally at Auto Shanghai in April 2025, with international rollout planned for Q3 2025 and arrival in Mexico expected in 2026. Eugenio ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/05