Zeekr 7X CKD confirmed for 2026, to be built by Proton in Tanjong Malim

Zeekr’s Malaysian ambitions are starting to look a lot more serious for the remaining months of 2026 with the automaker confirming that their 7X will soon be locally assembled on our shores, marking it as the first time a Zeekr vehicle rolls off a production line outside of China.

This aligns neatly with what Proton revealed last year, when it was suggested that Zeekr models could be assembled at the Automotive Hi-Tech Valley (AHTV) in Tanjong Malim, close to where the assembly of the current crop of eMAS vehicles - the eMAS 7 and eMAS 5 - are being done, and it sounds like we’ll be seeing the 7X being produced alongside them before too long.

Of course, the CKD conversation isn’t new either. Back in May of last year, Zeekr Southeast Asia head Alex Bao had openly acknowledged discussions around local assembly, pointing out that being part of a large automotive group with established facilities makes it a highly likely move, especially with Proton’s new EV plant coming online. 

Timing-wise, CKD is no longer optional, it’s essential. With Malaysia’s tax-free window for CBU EVs now closed and a new RM250,000 minimum price floor imposed, imported EVs are set to become significantly more expensive. 

Earlier in February, Zeekr announced revised pricing for its 7X lineup in Malaysia effective 2026, with modest increases across all three variants as the brand transitions out of its earlier launch stock.

The updated pricing now sees the Zeekr 7X RWD Standard retailing at RM182,800, an increase of RM3,000 from its launch price. The RWD Long Range follows closely at RM193,800, also up by RM3,000, while the range-topping AWD Performance now sits at RM230,800, reflecting a RM4,000 hike. Percentage-wise, the increases are relatively mild—1.7% for the Standard, 1.6% for the Long Range and 1.8% for the Performance.

Although 2025 stock may have delayed the impact of a dramatic price hike, the long-term trend is clear. As the Malaysian Automotive Association seeks clarity from MITI, the gap between CBU and CKD pricing will inevitably widen. 

Mechanically, the 7X range remains unchanged. Both RWD variants use a rear-mounted motor producing 421 PS and 440 Nm, good for a 0–100 km/h sprint in six seconds. The Standard pairs this with a 75 kWh LFP battery offering up to 480 km of WLTP range, while the Long Range steps up to a 100 kWh NMC pack for a claimed 615 km.

At the top of the range, the AWD Performance packs a dual-motor setup delivering 646 PS and 710 Nm, cutting the century sprint to just 3.8 seconds. Range, however, does drop to 543 km (WLTP) to accommodate the extra grunt, again juiced from a 100 kWh NMC battery.

Charging is equally impressive across the board, with up to 22 kW AC support and ultra-rapid DC charging of up to 450 kW on the Standard. All variants also come fully loaded with advanced driver assistance and safety tech, reinforcing the 7X’s position as a high-tech, performance-focused premium EV.