Zeekr 9XOwner's Guide · Zeekr

9X Complete Guide

The Gulf's fastest REEV — 1381 hp tri-motor, 0-100 in 3.1 sec, 500 kW DC charging, 1250 km combined.

🔋⛽ Range-Extended EV18 commands12 apps7 Gulf tips3 quick tasks8 hacks3 quiz questionsSome estimatesModel-year reference 2025Reviewed 22 May 202615 min read

Overview

The premium buyer wanting peak tech + performance — rival to Mercedes EQS SUV and Range Rover.

  • REEV: 380 km EV + 870 km petrol = 1250 km
  • Tri-motor 1381 HP + 1085 Nm — 0-100 in 3.1 sec
  • 800V — DC up to 500 kW (10→80% in 9 min)
  • Zeekr Pilot + Dual Drive Thor — 1400 TOPS
  • 12 airbags + CATL Qilin 3.0 battery

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2 OEM videos + an EV Gulf spec film

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Range1,250 kmBattery70 kWhPower1,380 HP0–1003.1 s
EV Gulf

Charging

Home · AC
22 kW
~4h full charge

22 kW AC — fastest in segment. 70 kWh in 4 h.

Connector: Type 2
Fast · DC
500 kW
10–80% in 9 min

500 kW peak on the top trim — a China-launch figure on Zeekr's own 800V stations. Gulf DC fast chargers today top out below that.

800V · Connector: CCS2
Cost per charge
≈ 1.705 QAR
home, 0–100%

Gulf charging notes

  • 800V + active battery cooling tested in Dubai summer development drives.
  • 10→80% in 9 min per China-launch figures — expect longer on today's Gulf chargers.

See Kuwait charging stations on the mapOpen map

Real-world range calculator

See your real range under heat, AC, and speed.

20°50°
80160
Estimated range
918 km
87% of nominal

Estimate — actual range varies with driving style, AC, and weather.

Charging cost calculator

Compare your EV charging cost with petrol fuel.

Electricity rate: 0.002 KWD/kWh

10300
Your yearly cost
2.479 KWD
monthly: 0.204 KWD · daily: 0.007 KWD
If petrol instead
139.613 KWD
Savings
137.133 KWD/yr
98%
685.666 KWD saved over 5 years — that's more than half a car in some cases.

Estimate — rates vary by tier and time. Public DC fast charging usually 2-3× home cost.

Range Extender

Pure-electric range
295 km
Gulf real-world · 380 km CLTC
Total range
1250 km
battery + extender
Engine
Geely Drive-i Super Hybrid — 2.0T turbo — generator only
Series — never drives wheels

When does it activate?

Below 10% SoC or max power demand.

Driver control

EV / Hybrid / Battery Charge — from Zeekr screen or voice.

Why REEV makes sense in the Gulf

Riyadh → Abu Dhabi (~880km) blended EV/petrol, 75% battery remaining on arrival.

Driving Modes

EV

Battery only.

Best for
Daily.
Behaviour
Silent 380 km.

Hybrid

Smart blend.

Best for
Travel.
Behaviour
Smooth.

Sport+

Full tri-motor + stiffer suspension.

Best for
3.1 sec sprint.
Behaviour
Much higher consumption.

Sand off-road

+50 mm air suspension + rear-rear locker.

Best for
Dunes.
Behaviour
Exceptional capability.

Fuel

Tank size
70 L
Combined consumption
6.5 L/100km
after battery depleted
Total range
1250 km
≈ 87.616 QAR/tank · 95
  • 95 octane. 2.0T generator-only engine — more powerful than most REEV generators.

Voice Commands

Voice command library — verified members only

Join free and verify your email + phone to unlock every command in Arabic, English and Chinese — with audio playback and saved shortcuts.

Verify once — it unlocks member perks across the whole platform.

Apps & Software

Official companions, cockpit software, and tools every owner needs — with Gulf availability notes.

My ZEEKR

Verified
Official

Official app for GCC-spec Zeekrs sold via dealers

  • Remote lock/unlock and pre-cooling
  • Charging management and live status
  • Tire pressure, trip history and location
  • Service booking and roadside assistance

Official GCC cars (UAE/KSA/Qatar/Bahrain dealers since 2024) work fully. China-spec imports: telematics are built for China's network — the app usually won't work abroad. Buy GCC-spec if the app matters to you.

iOSAndroidFree

Import Screen Toolkit

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Third-party

The community-proven kit to get YouTube, Google Maps and an Arabic keyboard onto your imported car's screen

  • GBox (free): runs Google services — YouTube, Google Maps, Netflix — in a sandbox on GMS-less screens
  • Aurora Store (free, open source): download Play Store apps with no Google account, straight from the screen
  • Gboard: Arabic/English typing replacing the Chinese-only factory keyboard on imports
  • Google Maps or Waze on the factory screen — full Gulf coverage unlike the Chinese factory nav
  • Install: ADB from a laptop (adb install -g) — the same path i99dash uses. On BYD install AppManager first to unlock installs

Proven by thousands of owners (XDA + Russian and Gulf communities). Verified caveats: BYD removed ADB in v1.7+ (newer units need a downgrade or an AI Box), OTA updates can wipe apps, and video on the driver screen while moving is illegal and unsafe. APKs must be arm64-v8a.

Car ScreenCompletely freeWebsite

Carlinkit AutoKit

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Third-party

Adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to any Android car screen

  • Full CarPlay + Android Auto, wired and wireless
  • No wiring changes — plugs into USB, fully reversible
  • Online firmware upgrades via the AutoKit app

Thousands of Amazon owner reviews — the standard in the head-unit scene. On newer locked BYD DiLink units owners use the AI Box hardware variant instead of the APK — warranty-safe and non-invasive.

Car ScreenAndroidAPK free · dongle ~$60-90Website

Fermata Auto

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Third-party

Unlocks YouTube, IPTV, video and web browsing inside Android Auto — free and open source

  • Local video, IPTV (m3u) and YouTube on the car screen via Android Auto
  • Built-in web browser and screen mirroring
  • Works without root on Android 14/15/16

Installs on your phone (not the head unit) and needs developer mode + Unknown sources in Android Auto settings. For cars with Android Auto. Video while driving is unsafe and illegal — passengers and parked use only.

AndroidFree (GitHub)Website

CarModApps + MagicBox

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Third-party

An app store of 100+ screen-adapted apps for Li Auto and Zeekr — installed from a laptop or the MagicBox dongle

  • Apps re-scaled for the car displays (nav, video, music)
  • Installs on all three Li Auto screens incl. the rear
  • Re-install support after OTA updates

The de-facto standard in the Russian Li Auto community (Russian UI). Gulf owners can replicate the same result free via plain ADB (adb install -g) — the service just adds convenience and a curated catalog.

Car ScreenFrom ~$90/3 months · 7-day trialWebsite

خريطة الشحن — EV Gulf

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Charging

The Gulf's community charging map — live status, owner reviews, and the 'free the charger' ping

  • Gulf + Jordan stations with owner reviews and comments
  • Live status reports: working / broken / crowded / ICE'd
  • Ping the car blocking the charger via its QR sticker
  • Nearest stations to you in one tap

Every report you file earns reputation and helps the next owner — this is OUR map, grown by our community.

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مخطط الرحلات — EV Gulf

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Utility

Plan your Gulf road trip with charge stops tuned to OUR summer heat — not Europe's weather

  • Ready corridors: Kuwait ↔ KSA ↔ UAE ↔ Jordan
  • Accounts for heat and speed impact on your car's range
  • Charge stops from our live map — no stale listings

Built for our roads: Salmi corridor, the Causeway, Riyadh–Dammam — under real summer conditions.

WebFreeWebsite

Car Scanner ELM OBD2

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Utility

Read live EV battery data with a cheap Bluetooth OBD dongle

  • Built-in profiles for BYD Atto 3, Dolphin, Seal, Sealion, Denza and more
  • Live data: SoC, voltage, current, battery temperatures
  • Works with any ELM327 Bluetooth adapter (~$10-30)
  • Reads/clears fault codes on most brands

Used-buyer alert: true battery health (SOH) is NOT exposed via standard OBD on BYD — you get SoC and voltages only. For an authoritative report before buying a used BYD: dealer diagnostic (VDS) or a pro tool like the Foxwell NT710.

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EVIQ

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Charging

Saudi Arabia's national fast-charging network (PIF + Saudi Electricity Co.)

  • 100–350 kW fast chargers with reservations
  • Real-time availability, connector type and power
  • Unified in-app payment
  • Highway corridors (Riyadh–Qassim and more)

KSA only — the must-have app for any EV owner in Saudi Arabia. Network targets 5,000 chargers by 2030.

iOSAndroidFree app · pay per kWhWebsite

Electromin

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Charging

Petromin's charging network — 200+ locations across Saudi Arabia

  • AC & DC chargers with slot reservation
  • Start/stop charging remotely
  • Built-in EV route planner
  • Pay with mada, STC Pay, Apple Pay

KSA — largest network by locations (200+), strong at urban/retail sites. Complements EVIQ.

iOSAndroidFree app · cashless paymentWebsite

UAEV

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Charging

The UAE's federal charging network — expanding nationwide

  • Government-owned (Ministry of Energy + Etihad WE)
  • Fast chargers on federal inter-city roads
  • Session start, payment and history in-app
  • 24/7 support

UAE only — key for trips outside Dubai (Northern Emirates, Abu Dhabi highways). Scaling to 1,000 chargers by 2030.

iOSAndroidFree app · standardized national tariffs

DEWA EV Green Charger

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Charging

Dubai's original charging network — 400+ stations

  • Map of 400+ Green Charger stations across Dubai
  • Live availability and session activation
  • EV account registration & billing via DEWA

Dubai only — registration is mandatory for DEWA public chargers.

iOSAndroidWebFree app · billed per kWhWebsite

Full Specifications

Battery

Size
70 kWh CATL Qilin 3.0
EV range CLTC
380 km
Gulf real
~295 km
Combined
1250 km

Charging

DC peak
500 kW
AC
22 kW
Architecture
800V
10-80%
9 min

Performance

Power
1381 HP
Torque
1085 Nm
0-100
3.1 sec
Drivetrain
AWD tri-motor (P1+P3+P4)

Dimensions

Length
5239 mm
Weight
2895 kg
Seats
6

Gulf Tips

Practical Gulf guidance — separating verified experience from estimates and pending specifications.

UHP summer tires mandatory

1381 hp on 50°C tarmac = rapid wear. Don't skip.

500 kW ultra-fast charging

10→80% in 9 min per launch figures — needs ultra-high-power DC chargers; local fast-charging networks are slower today.

800V tested in Dubai summer

Engineered for Gulf from day one.

Sand mode + rear-rear locker

Exceptional desert capability for a luxury SUV.

Dual-chamber air suspension

+ active anti-roll — best absorption of any Chinese SUV.

Zeekr in Riyadh + Dubai

Official 2025 showrooms. 6+8 year warranty.

Riyadh → Abu Dhabi on one charge

880 km with 75% battery remaining.

Summer Survival Mode

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Checklist to prep your EV for 50°C summers. Each item extends battery life and improves your daily drive.

Keys & Access

Zeekr app

Recommended

UWB.

NFC card

Tap on B-pillar.

Face ID anti-spoof

Secure face recognition.

Powered doors with proximity

Won't slam on obstacles.

Driving Assist

Zeekr Pilot — NOA

L2+

Dual NVIDIA Drive Thor (1400 TOPS) — LiDAR + 11 HD cameras.

Long + short-range LiDAR

Full obstacle detection.

AEB up to 130 km/h

High-speed braking.

Adaptive Cruise + Lane Centering

Cruise + center.

Auto Park + AVP

Not in Gulf

AVP China-only.

Driver + Occupant Monitor

Cabin camera.

Safety

  • C-NCAP 5 stars expected

    New release.

  • 12 airbags

    Front, side, curtain, knee, center, rear curtain.

  • Mixed body

    Aluminum + 2000 MPa hot-formed.

  • CATL Qilin 3.0

    Advanced thermal runaway prevention.

  • ISOFIX × 4

    Rows 2 and 3.

Quick Tasks

How do I X — quick tasks every owner should know.

Safe 500 kW charging

  1. Navigate to 500 kW charger via POI
  2. Battery auto pre-conditions
  3. CCS2 — handshake confirms 500 kW
  4. Peak holds 3 min then ramps down

Active anti-roll

  1. Drive mode → Sport+ → Dynamic Body Control
  2. Suspension stiffens + active anti-roll bars

Power door safety

  1. Doors detect obstacle within 5cm
  2. Won't open + vibrates handle to alert
  3. Pull handle twice quickly to override

Hacks & Secrets

Hidden features, easter eggs, and tricks you won't find in the manual — from real owners.

  • Gulf-Specific

    Pre-cool from the app at home

    Open the car app 10 min before leaving. Cabin cools, battery pre-conditions for charging. Saves time, max comfort in 50° summers.

  • Money Saver

    Schedule charging at off-peak rates

    In countries with time-of-use rates (UAE Slab 1), schedule 23:00-06:00 to save 20-40% on your electricity bill.

  • Comfort

    Camp Mode for sleeping or waiting

    Park in P, enable Camp Mode from menu or voice command. AC stays on, screens dim. Uses only ~1 kWh/hour.

  • Performance

    Max regen for less brake wear

    Set regen to highest (One-Pedal or High). Cuts brake wear 60%+ and adds 5-10% range in city traffic.

  • Money Saver

    Bump tire pressure +0.2 bar in summer

    A small bump (~0.2 bar above recommended) reduces rolling resistance and adds 3-5% range. Also a heat-safety win.

  • Gulf-SpecificAdvanced

    China-spec Zeekr imports — the app won't follow the car

    Official GCC cars work fully with My ZEEKR. China-spec imports have China-network telematics — remote climate, location and app OTA usually won't work abroad. Buy GCC-spec if the app matters.

  • Gulf-Specific

    Sand mode — a drive mode made for the Gulf

    The Zeekr 001 has seven drive modes including a dedicated Sand mode that retunes torque and traction for soft surfaces — genuinely useful on beaches and light desert tracks, and most owners never find it.

  • Hidden Feature

    Zeekr X — open the doors from the B-pillar panel

    The Zeekr X's frameless doors open via an interactive B-pillar touch panel — no handle pull. Add the 24.3-inch AR head-up display and seat memory for a setup test drives never show.

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Agent & parts

Your agent & parts in Qatar

Blue Lake Motors (Al Mana)

Partner since Sept 2023; zeekrlife.com/en-qa active.

Warranty: 5 yearsBattery: 8 years / 150,000–200,000 km (sources conflict; 5yr/150k vehicle in KSA)

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FAQ

  • Zeekr has bigger battery (70 vs 42 kWh), 800V/500 kW charging, tri-motor 1381 hp. M9 has more mature Huawei + better Gulf service today.

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Reviewed: 2026-05-22