China's Zeekr unveils SUV with 621-mile range, 70 kWh battery powerhouse

China’s Zeekr has introduced the 9X hybrid SUV, a high-performance plug-in hybrid vehicle built on its new SEA-S modular platform (Haohan-S in China). The 9X combines a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with three silicon carbide electric motors, producing a combined output of 1,030 kW. This powertrain enables the SUV to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.1 seconds and reach a top speed of 149 mph, with consistent performance regardless of battery charge level. The vehicle features a notably large 70 kWh battery—the largest ever in a PHEV passenger car—supporting rapid 6C charging on a 900V system, allowing a recharge from 20% to 80% in about 9 minutes. The 9X offers an electric-only range of approximately 236 miles (CLTC standard) and a combined driving range exceeding 620 miles. Zeekr highlights the efficiency of