Battery size: 75 - 100 kWh
E-Rating™: A
Max charge rate: 480 kW
Range: 322 - 406 miles 
Introduction
I know what you’re thinking: aren’t we still waiting for Zeekr to officially arrive in the UK with the the 7X SUV? This is true, but this GT is going to follow it into showrooms - so we can expect it very soon! And on first inspection, I think the 7GT, could be the surprise package of 2026.
It’s basically the estate version of the 7 saloon, which has been on sale in other parts of the world since 2023. This GT estate was launched last year, and Zeekr has already sold more than 10,000 of them.
Range, battery and charging
Right, let’s talk numbers – because this is where the 7GT really goes big.
There are three specifications and two batteries. The Core rear-wheel-drive has the small 75 kWh battery with a claimed range of 322 miles, and then there’s a Long Range RWD offering 406 miles from a monster 100kWh pack. The Privilege is also available with two motors, giving all-wheel-drive.
The smaller of the two batteries is known as the ‘Golden Battery’. Sadly It’s not actually made of gold, but it is still special. That’s because it’s the first LFP battery to be designed to work with an 800 volt charging system.
Quick reminder - LFP batteries are cheaper to produce and don’t contain any cobalt, so they’re more environmentally friendly than standard lithium ion NMC packs. You can read more about the pros and cons of LFP and NMC batteries in our explainer.
Charging is where the 7GT really stands out from the competition. It comes with a peak DC charging of 480kW. Yes, 480kW. And that’s for both batteries - so even if you choose the smaller pack, you’ll still get insane charging speeds.
Let me put some figures on that. The smaller 75kWh will charge from 10-80% in 13 mins. The bigger 100kWh will be 16 mins. Zeekr has demonstrated that it can charge from 10-80% in under 11 minutes. Which is astonishing. That’s coffee-stop territory, not lunch-stop.
Oh, and just to complete the picture, it can charge at 22kW on an AC connection AND has vehicle-to-load (V2L) as standard.
Practicality and boot space
And practicality? It gets a qualified tick from me. The cabin feels surprisingly airy – partly thanks to a low floor and long wheelbase.
You get 480 litres of boot space with the seats up. This isn’t the biggest in the class, but it's not bad. It beats the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake, which gets 495-litres of boot space, but the Tesla Model Y, Audi Q4 e-tron and Kia EV6 all get slightly bigger boots than the Zeekr. Mind you, the 7GT does have a small frunk, which will be useful for your screen wash and ice scraper, but it’s quite small and I think you’d need to have your ninja packing skills to get a charging cable in there.
Interior, design and technology
Inside, there’s a definite Scandinavian vibe going on inside the 7 GT.. It’s calm. It’s modern. It’s just a lovely place to be.
There’s some seriously advanced technology baked into the GT’s interior too. Yes, the 15-inch display is pretty standard in terms of size, but with the Long Range and the Privilege you also get a massive 35.5-inch head-up display projected onto the screen. That’s not a mistype - 35.5!!
There is also the Intelligent Driving System. That uses 30 sensors dotted around the exterior of the car and a central computer that can make 508 trillion calculations per second. It’s basically set up for fully autonomous driving – once that’s approved for use in Europe.
The seats are superb. You can have heating, cooling and massage up front. And, get this, you can even spec massage seats in the back. Nice!
Motors, handling and performance
You can choose from a few different power outputs and drive configurations. The Zeekr 7GT Core model comes with a single motor, rear wheel drive and gets the LFP 75kWh battery. The Long Range RWD Launch Edition has the bigger 100kWh battery, and then there is the top spec Privilege with AWD.
In terms of performance, the Core and Long Range can do 0-62mph in around 5.3 seconds while the all-wheel drive Privilege comes with a sub four seconds time of 3.3.. Which is rapid! We don’t know how it drives yet, but Zeekr says it has been designed in Europe and tuned specifically for European roads.
I went to Beijing to drive the Zeekr 7 GT - or, to be precise, I drove the Zeekr 007 GT that is sold in China, so it's not the European-spec car that we hope will come to the UK in early 2027. But it did give a great idea of what we can expect. And it's good! The single motor Core model that we drove felt fast enough, with a nice, responsive throttle and good brake pedal feel that made it easy to drive smoothly. The steering's quite light, but you can flip through the drive modes on the screen and select Sport, which brings much beefier steering feel. Overall, in the short test drive that we had, I wouldn't say that the Zeekr 7 GT is going to trouble the likes of the Porsche Taycan or Hyundai Ioniq 6 N for title of 'most fun electric car'. I'd also say that the Mercedes CLA has better handling.
But it does feel slick, and it has a lovely, premium feel to it that I suspect will translate well to the UK market. It just feels lovely and plush, and a bit keener to drive than a Tesla Model Y. Price will be the really critical thing, of course, but overall I suspect that the way the Zeekr 7 GT drives will make you very happy - even if it's unlikely to be the chief reason that you settle for this over one of its many rivals!
Pricing and on sale date
We don’t have UK prices and specs yet - they’ll be announced nearer the launch - but we can have a pretty good guess based on prices in other markets.
In the Netherlands the Core RWD is €45,990, which is just under £40,000. The Long Range RWD equates to £44,500 and the Privilege just under £50,000. Now that’s not cheap but if you look at the specification and technology on offer, it’s actually rather good value.
Plus don’t forget that the Core entry level model comes with most things as standard, so you will really need to work out if the upgrade is worth it.
Verdict
I think this is a great package and if Zeekr can bring this to market in the UK at a competitive price and convince buyers to take it seriously it will be a big success. It looks great inside and out, the tech levels are unlike anything else in the sector and its charging abilities are next level. You might not be able to find a fast enough charger to challenge the 7GT, but it will be future-proof. It’s not the most practical of estates, and there are SUVs at a similar price with more space for luggage (yes, that would be the Tesla Model Y!). But, the Zeekr is stylish, feels well put together and is dripping with tech one-upmanship. If it comes to the UK soon, and with the right costs attached, I think this could be a big hit.
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