China’s MIIT paperwork shows the Zeekr 7X will gain an 85 kWh LFP battery and retain a 370 kW rear motor for the 2027 update due in China in Q4 2026. Timing and specification changes for Australia remain unconfirmed.
MIIT filing confirms a new 85 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) 'Golden Brick' battery for the 2027 Zeekr 7X, with a 370 kW (503 PS) rear motor and no external changes listed.
Unclear whether the 85 kWh variant will replace the 75 kWh base model in China or how and when the update will reach Australia.
# What the filings show China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has published documentation for a 2027 Zeekr 7X variant that lists an 85 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery referred to as Geely's "Golden Brick." The filing pairs that battery with a rear electric motor rated at about 370 kW (503 PS) and indicates no exterior changes for the model.
# Why the battery matters
# How this compares to existing Zeekr 7X options In Australia the entry-level 7X ships with a 75 kWh LFP battery and a 310 kW rear motor, claiming up to 480 km WLTP range. A 100 kWh NMC battery is also offered with up to 615 km WLTP range, and a dual-motor variant produces up to 475 kW and 710 Nm. Those Australian models are based on an 800V electrical system.
# Charging and electrical architecture differences The Chinese-market 7X has moved some larger-battery variants to a 900V electrical architecture. In China the fastest-charging 7X variant can accept up to 620 kW DC. Australian-market 7X variants charge at lower peak rates, between 420 kW and 450 kW depending on the variant. The MIIT paperwork also lists an Event Data Recorder (EDR) as standard equipment on the new Chinese-market model.
# Timing and availability China during the fourth quarter of 2026 (October–December). Zeekr Australia has not confirmed whether it will introduce the 85 kWh variant locally or whether it will replace the existing 75 kWh base model. The Australian lineup launched later than the China refresh and is already one update cycle behind.
# What to watch next
China, but public, model-level specifications and export timing remain pending.
Zeekr is adding a new battery to its 7X electric SUV, but it's unclear when it'll come here – and when we'll get other upgrades already made to the Chinese-market version.
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