Verdict
The smart #1 is the easier-sized city EV at 4,270 mm long, while the 4,787 mm Zeekr 7X brings a 539-litre boot against 411 litres and a 2,900 mm wheelbase against 2,750 mm. Its 75-kWh battery extends range to 480 km, 165 km beyond the smart’s 315 km, and its 450-kW DC rate is three times 150 kW. The Zeekr also has 416 hp and 440 Nm for 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds; the smart has 268 hp, 343 Nm and takes 6.7 seconds. Both are single-motor, rear-wheel-drive SUVs with 3.3-kW V2L.
Pick the smart #1 if you want the shorter 4,270-mm body, five-star Euro NCAP rating, panoramic glass roof and lower annual road tax.
Pick the Zeekr 7X if you need the 480-km range, 539-litre boot, much faster charging and stronger 416-hp motor.
Key differences
- Price: RM169,000 for the smart #1 versus RM182,800 for the Zeekr 7X.
- Battery and range: 49 kWh and 315 km versus 75 kWh and 480 km.
- Charging: 7.2-kW AC and 150-kW DC versus 22-kW AC and 450-kW DC.
- Motor output and acceleration: 268 hp, 343 Nm and 6.7 seconds versus 416 hp, 440 Nm and 6.0 seconds.
- Length, wheelbase and boot: 4,270 mm, 2,750 mm and 411 litres versus 4,787 mm, 2,900 mm and 539 litres.
- Annual road tax: RM260 versus RM615.
#1
- Five-star Euro NCAP rating.
- Panoramic glass roof.
- Adaptive cruise control with Highway and Traffic Jam Assist.
- 49-kWh battery and 315-km range fall behind the 7X’s 75 kWh and 480 km.
- 150-kW DC and 7.2-kW AC charging are far slower than 450 kW and 22 kW.
- 411-litre boot is 128 litres smaller.
7X
- 75-kWh battery, 480-km range and 450-kW DC charging.
- 539-litre boot and 2,900-mm wheelbase.
- Matrix LED projectors, head-up display and 21-speaker audio.
- RM615 annual road tax is RM355 higher.
- At 4,787 mm long, it is 517 mm longer than the smart #1.
- No panoramic glass roof.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM169,000✓ | RM182,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM260✓ | RM615 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 800V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 268 hp | 416 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 343 Nm | 440 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 49 kWh | 75 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 315 km | 480 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.2 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 150 kW | 450 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 seconds | 6 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,270 mm | 4,787 mm |
| Width | 1,822 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,636 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Weight | 1,780 kg | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 411 litres | 539 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/45R19 | 255/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/45R19 | 255/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | Continental EcoContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Amps Alloy Wheels | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Amps Alloy Wheels | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort Suspension | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available On Front Passenger Seat, Rear Outer Seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Front and Rear | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Door Opening Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Auto High Beam, | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Manual Levelling | Matrix LED Projectors with LED Projector Lighting Panel |
| Taillamps | LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Powered Front Passenger's Seat | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-fold with Sliding Adjustment | 60:40 Split-folding with Electric Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 3 USB-C, 1 USB-A, Qi Wireless Charger | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, 64-colour Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Yes | — |
| Audio | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | 16" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 21-speaker Zeekr Sound Pro |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Yes, Powered | Contactless Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, With 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 200,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 8 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used #1 & 7X for sale
#1 vs 7X FAQ
Is the smart #1 or Zeekr 7X better?
The Zeekr 7X is better for range, charging speed, performance and luggage space. The smart #1 is the better choice for a smaller footprint, lower road tax, a panoramic roof and Highway and Traffic Jam Assist.
What is the price difference?
The Zeekr 7X costs RM13,800 more than the smart #1. That gap brings a larger battery, 165 km more quoted range, 300 kW more DC charging capacity, more power and a larger boot.
Which is better for longer EV journeys?
The Zeekr 7X is the clear long-distance choice: its 480-km range exceeds the smart #1’s 315 km, while 450-kW DC charging and 22-kW AC charging outpace the smart’s 150 kW and 7.2 kW.