Zeekr launches £40,000 7GT shooting brake with 480 kW charging to rival Tesla Model 3
By Eve
Zeekr unveiled its 7GT five-seater shooting brake at the Brussels Motor Show, priced from €45,990 (approximately £40,000), targeting the Tesla Model 3, BMW i4, BYD Seal and MG IM5. The 4.8 metre vehicle runs on 800 V architecture supporting 480 kW ultra-rapid charging, delivering 211 miles of range in 10 minutes, and accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 3.3 seconds. Standard equipment includes a 35.5 inch augmented reality head-up display, 13 inch driver cluster and Zeekr Assisted Drive safety suite.
Why it matters
The 480 kW charging capability sets a new benchmark for mid-market EVs and will intensify pressure on charge point operators to deploy ultra-rapid infrastructure beyond premium segments. Zeekr's European market entry at competitive pricing adds another high-power charging demand driver for network planners assessing future capacity requirements.
Source
- Original title
- “£40,000 Zeekr 7GT squares up to Tesla Model 3”
- Published
- 9 January 2026 (date approximate)
- Updated
- 22 September 2026
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- Topic
- Electric Vehicles
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- United Kingdom
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