Verdict
At RM198,000, the Tesla Model Y costs RM15,200 more than the Zeekr 7X, but carries an 854-litre boot against 539 litres and is fractionally quicker to 100 km/h at 5.9 seconds versus 6.0. The Zeekr counters with a 75-kWh battery, 480-km range and 450-kW DC charging, against 60 kWh, 466 km and 175 kW. For Malaysian ownership, its RM615 annual road tax is double the Tesla’s RM305, but it also brings a five-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty.
Pick the Tesla Model Y if you need the much larger 854-litre boot, a panoramic glass roof and the marginally quicker 5.9-second sprint.
Pick the Zeekr 7X if you want lower entry cost, far quicker 450-kW DC charging and more parking, audio and display equipment.
Key differences
- Battery and range: Tesla Model Y 60 kWh and 466 km; Zeekr 7X 75 kWh and 480 km.
- DC charging: Tesla Model Y 175 kW; Zeekr 7X 450 kW.
- AC charging: Tesla Model Y 11 kW; Zeekr 7X 22 kW.
- Boot space: Tesla Model Y 854 litres; Zeekr 7X 539 litres.
- Vehicle warranty: Tesla Model Y 4 years/80,000 km; Zeekr 7X 5 years/150,000 km.
- Annual road tax: Tesla Model Y RM305; Zeekr 7X RM615.
Model Y
- 854-litre boot, 315 litres larger
- 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Panoramic glass roof and heated, ventilated front seats
- 60-kWh battery versus 75 kWh
- 175-kW DC and 11-kW AC charging trail the Zeekr
- No head-up display, 360-degree monitor or auto parking
7X
- 450-kW DC and 22-kW AC charging
- 75-kWh battery and 480-km range
- 21-speaker audio, head-up display and 360-degree monitor
- 539-litre boot is much smaller than 854 litres
- 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time is 0.1 seconds slower
- RM615 annual road tax is RM310 higher
What the Model Y has over the 7X
What the 7X has over the Model Y
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Model Y is 199 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the Model Y: 854 litres against 539.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM198,000 | RM182,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM305✓ | RM615 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM2,020/mo | RM1,865/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM5,396 | RM5,001✓ |
| Electricity / year (est.) | RM1,144✓ | RM1,388 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM5.72✓ | RM6.94 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM34,225✓ | RM35,020 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 5.5 hours | 3.4 hours✓ |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 25 min | 10 min✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 800V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 295 hp | 416 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 420 Nm | 440 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 60 kWh | 75 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 466 km | 480 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 175 kW | 450 kW✓ |
| V2L | Yes | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9 seconds✓ | 6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 201 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,790 mm | 4,787 mm |
| Width | 2,129 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,624 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,891 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Weight | 1,921 kg | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 854 litres✓ | 539 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R19 | 255/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R19 | 255/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 EV | Continental EcoContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Crossflow Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Crossflow Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 7 (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 Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with Auto High Beam | Matrix LED Projectors with LED Projector Lighting Panel |
| Taillamps | Full LED with LED Lighter | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats, Heated & Ventilated | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-Folding, Heated | 60:40 Split-folding with Electric Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with HEPA Air Filter | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Rear Screen | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 4 Front USB-C | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 16" Touchscreen with Navigation, Bluetooth and 9 Speakers | 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 to Start) | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Contactless Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Powershare V2L via Tesla Outlet Adapter (RM350, sold separately) on cars built from October 2026 | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 80,000 km | 150,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery and Drive Unit Warranty, No fixed service schedule (condition-based maintenance) | 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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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Model Y vs 7X FAQ
Is the Tesla Model Y or Zeekr 7X better?
The Zeekr 7X is the stronger specification-led choice, with more battery capacity, range, charging power and equipment. Choose the Tesla Model Y instead if its 854-litre boot and slightly quicker acceleration matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Tesla Model Y costs RM15,200 more than the Zeekr 7X.
Which one charges faster?
The Zeekr 7X charges faster on both AC and DC: 22 kW AC and 450 kW DC, compared with 11 kW and 175 kW for the Tesla Model Y.
How long does charging take?
The Model Y's 60.0 kWh battery takes about 5.5 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 25 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 175 kW peak. The 7X's 75.0 kWh battery takes about 3.4 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 10 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 450 kW peak.
Which has the better warranty?
The 7X carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty against 4 years for the Model Y. Model Y: 8-year/160,000 km Battery and Drive Unit Warranty, No fixed service schedule (condition-based maintenance). 7X: 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty.