AED 169,900
Zeekr 7X vs BYD Song Plus
BYD Song Plus
AED 125,900
BYD Song Plus
Our verdict
The Zeekr 7X suits buyers who want a fully electric, tech-rich SUV. It costs AED 169,900 for the base 75 kWh trim. In return you get 10–80% DC charging in 10.5 minutes, 7 airbags, an AR-HUD, a 16-inch Mini-LED screen and a published 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty. The base trim is rated at 480 km WLTP, and the Long Range reaches 615 km. The BYD Song Plus suits budget-minded families. It starts at AED 125,900, about AED 44,000 less, and offers a 552-litre boot, a plug-in hybrid setup with a claimed range of up to 996 km, and a launch offer with 0% finance and free registration, insurance and service. However, its range figures are inconsistent, and its warranty and airbag count are not published. Our pick: the Zeekr 7X if you can stretch the budget. Choose the Song Plus for lower cost and long-distance flexibility.
Key specs
| Spec | Zeekr 7X | BYD Song Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | AED 169,900 | AED 125,900 |
| Body type | SUV · Luxury electric SUV | SUV · Midsize plug-in hybrid SUV |
| Dimensions | 4787 × 1930 × 1650 mm · wheelbase 2900 mm | 4775 × 1890 × 1670 mm · wheelbase 2765 mm |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Powertrain | Dual-motor electric, 800V, silicon carbide drive (75 kWh or 100 kWh battery) | 1.5T PHEV (DM-i, Electric Hybrid System) |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Cargo space | 616 L | 552 L |
| Max power | 646 hp | 260 hp |
| Torque | 710 Nm | Not disclosed |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.8 s | 5.9 s |
| Top speed | Not disclosed | 180 km/h |
| Combined range | 780 km | 765 km |
| EV-only range | Not disclosed | 70 km |
| Consumption | Not disclosed | 7.8 L/100 km (WLTP combined, Premium AWD; brochure headline cites 5.1 L/100 km WLTP) |
| Charging | 800V system. 75 kWh battery: 10–80% in 10.5 min at up to 5.5C. 100 kWh Kirin battery: 15 min of charging adds 546 km CLTC range. Figures from mainland China testing. | 18.3 kWh Blade battery; AC charging up to 6.6 kW (EU Type 2 port, portable Type G charger); AC V2L discharging function; DC fast-charging not stated |
| Airbags | 7 | Not disclosed |
| Driver assistance | Zeekr Intelligent Driving 2.0 with 1 LiDAR, 11 HD cameras, 5 millimetre-wave radars and 12 ultrasonic radars. | Adaptive Cruise Control, Intelligent Cruise Control, Front Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Detection, Door Open Warning, Rear Collision Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Brake, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Centering Assist, Traffic Jam Assist, 360° camera, front and rear parking radars |
| Safety index | 7.5/10 | 7/10 |
| Warranty | Basic vehicle: 5 years or 120,000 km. Battery and drive unit: 8 years or 160,000 km (whichever comes first, UAE). | Not published on the pages reviewed. |
| Screens | 16-inch 3.5K quantum-dot Mini-LED central display, 8295 cockpit chip (5nm). A B-pillar touchscreen with a ToF 3D camera handles face-recognition entry. | 15.6" central touchscreen with electric rotation (wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, OTA, GPS, 4G, Wi-Fi) plus 12.3" full LCD driver display; W-HUD |
| Speakers | 21 | 10 |
| Comfort highlights | NAPPA full-grain leather seats and a rear power reclining sofa with heating, ventilation, memory and massage (8 points, 6 modes). 11-zone ambient lighting, fully automatic frameless doors and a 616 L boot. | Front seat ventilation, wireless phone charging, an electric tailgate and a spacious five-seat cabin. |
| Sentiment score | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Summary | Independent professional and owner reviews were not part of the supplied sources, so no review score is given. Official material highlights the fast charging, 800V architecture, spacious cabin and rich tech; buyers should check independent UAE reviews and long-term reliability reports. | Not disclosed |
Specs and prices change often; confirm with the dealer before buying.