This Sunday (9 August), a Zeekr SUV burned down in China at a loading station. The manufacturer is investigating the matter and the first indications suggest he was involved in a previous collision.
10/08/2026
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A Chinese electric SUV from Zeekr burned down this Sunday (9 August) in Ningbo (China) while standing still. The incident, captured in video no casualties or fatalities.
The 7X in question was not connected to the cargo at the time of the event, but overheated. The rapid intervention of firefighters and authorities allowed to contain the fire, wrote to Zeekr in a communiqué weibo social network.
In the same note, he clarified that he quickly sent personnel to the site and set up a dedicated working group. For now, “the preliminary investigation indicates that the vehicle was recently involved in a serious collision”, without having been inspected or repaired at an authorized center.
He stressed that “the traction battery, the high voltage system, the vehicle body structure and other key components shall be subjected to a professional and complete inspection and evaluation“ following a collision – under penalty of “potential safety risks”.
For the time being, the causes of this are being investigated in cooperation with the relevant firefighters and authorities. “The specific cause is subject to the final conclusions of the relevant authorities”, can be read in the statement.
The Zeekr 7X is already part of the brand offensive of Geely in Portugal. It has two versions (long Range rear drive and Privilege integral traction), with a battery of 100 kWh that can reach the 615 km of autonomy and recharges from 10 to 80 percent in 16 minutes in ideal conditions. Power can reach 646 cv (Privilege). Inside, there are perforated leather seats, 13-inch digital instrument panel and 16-inch central screen, while the driver enjoys various assistance features.