Verdict
At RM182,800, the Zeekr 7X undercuts the RM198,000 Tesla Model Y by RM15,200 and brings a 75-kWh battery, 480-km range and 450-kW DC charging. Its 22-kW AC charging, 360-degree camera, HUD and 21-speaker audio make it the better-equipped choice on paper. The Model Y hits 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds versus 6.0 seconds, however, and its 854-litre boot is 315 litres larger. Malaysian buyers must also weigh the Zeekr’s RM615 annual road tax against the Tesla’s RM305.
Pick the Tesla Model Y if you need the much larger 854-litre boot and want the marginally quicker 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Zeekr 7X if you want to spend RM15,200 less for faster 450-kW DC charging, a 480-km range and more parking assistance.
Key differences
- Price: Tesla Model Y RM198,000; Zeekr 7X RM182,800.
- Battery and range: Tesla Model Y 60 kWh and 466 km; Zeekr 7X 75 kWh and 480 km.
- Charging: Tesla Model Y 11 kW AC/175 kW DC; Zeekr 7X 22 kW AC/450 kW DC.
- Performance: Tesla Model Y 295 hp, 420 Nm and 5.9 seconds; Zeekr 7X 416 hp, 440 Nm and 6.0 seconds.
- Boot space: Tesla Model Y 854 litres; Zeekr 7X 539 litres.
- Annual road tax: Tesla Model Y RM305; Zeekr 7X RM615.
Model Y
- 854-litre boot
- Quicker 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Panoramic glass roof and heated, ventilated front seats
- Smaller 60-kWh battery and shorter 466-km range
- 175-kW DC and 11-kW AC charging trail the Zeekr
- No parking sensors, 360-degree monitor or head-up display
7X
- RM15,200 lower price
- 450-kW DC and 22-kW AC charging
- 360-degree monitor, auto parking and head-up display
- 539-litre boot is 315 litres smaller
- 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time is 0.1 seconds slower
- RM615 annual road tax is RM310 higher
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM198,000 | RM182,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM305✓ | RM615 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 800V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 295 hp | 416 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 420 Nm | 440 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 60 kWh | 75 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 466 km | 480 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 175 kW | 450 kW✓ |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9 seconds✓ | 6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 201 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,790 mm | 4,787 mm |
| Width | 2,129 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,624 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,891 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Weight | 1,921 kg | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 854 litres✓ | 539 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R19 | 255/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R19 | 255/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 EV | Continental EcoContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Crossflow Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Crossflow Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | Matrix LED Projectors with LED Projector Lighting Panel |
| Taillamps | Full LED with LED Lighter | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats, Heated & Ventilated | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-Folding, Heated | 60:40 Split-folding with Electric Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with HEPA Air Filter | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Rear Screen | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 4 Front USB-C | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 15.4" Touchscreen with Navigation, Bluetooth and 9 Speakers | 16" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 21-speaker Zeekr Sound Pro |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Contactless Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 80,000 km | 150,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery and Drive Unit Warranty, No fixed service schedule (condition-based maintenance) | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Model Y & 7X for sale
Model Y vs 7X FAQ
Is the Tesla Model Y or Zeekr 7X better?
The Zeekr 7X is the stronger paper-spec buy: it costs RM15,200 less, has a 75-kWh battery, 480-km range and far faster charging. Choose the Model Y instead if its 854-litre boot and 5.9-second sprint matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Zeekr 7X costs RM182,800, which is RM15,200 less than the Tesla Model Y at RM198,000.
Which charges faster, the Tesla Model Y or Zeekr 7X?
The Zeekr 7X charges faster on both standards, rated at 22 kW AC and 450 kW DC. The Tesla Model Y is rated at 11 kW AC and 175 kW DC.
