Verdict
At RM198,000, the Tesla Model Y costs RM15,200 more than the RM182,800 Zeekr 7X, yet the Zeekr brings a 75 kWh battery, 480 km range and 450 kW DC charging against 60 kWh, 466 km and 175 kW. Its 22 kW AC charging, 21-speaker audio, 360-degree camera and head-up display make the lower price hard to ignore. But the Tesla is 0.1 seconds quicker to 100 km/h and its 854-litre boot is vastly more useful than the Zeekr’s 539 litres. Malaysian buyers also need to factor in the Zeekr’s RM615 annual road tax versus RM305.
Pick the Tesla Model Y if you need the much larger 854-litre boot, heated and ventilated front seats, and a panoramic glass roof.
Pick the Zeekr 7X if faster 450 kW DC charging, a larger 75 kWh battery and more parking technology matter more than boot space.
Key differences
- Price: Tesla Model Y RM198,000; Zeekr 7X RM182,800.
- Battery and range: Tesla Model Y 60 kWh and 466 km; Zeekr 7X 75 kWh and 480 km.
- Charging: Tesla Model Y 11 kW AC/175 kW DC; Zeekr 7X 22 kW AC/450 kW DC.
- Motor output: Tesla Model Y 295 hp/420 Nm; Zeekr 7X 416 hp/440 Nm.
- Boot space: Tesla Model Y 854 litres; Zeekr 7X 539 litres.
- Warranty: Tesla Model Y four years/80,000 km; Zeekr 7X five years/150,000 km.
Model Y
- 854-litre boot is 315 litres larger.
- 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds.
- Heated and ventilated front seats, plus panoramic glass roof.
- Costs RM15,200 more.
- 175 kW DC and 11 kW AC charging trail the Zeekr’s 450 kW and 22 kW figures.
- Four-year/80,000 km vehicle warranty is shorter than five years/150,000 km.
7X
- 75 kWh battery and 480 km range.
- 450 kW DC and 22 kW AC charging capability.
- Gets 360-degree camera, auto parking and head-up display.
- 539-litre boot is 315 litres smaller.
- 0-100 km/h takes 6.0 seconds versus 5.9 seconds.
- No panoramic glass roof is listed.
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 |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 26 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 20 inch | — |
| 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 value choice for charging, battery capacity, range and parking equipment. Choose the Tesla Model Y instead if its 854-litre boot, panoramic glass roof and heated, ventilated front seats matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Tesla Model Y costs RM198,000 and the Zeekr 7X costs RM182,800, so the Tesla is RM15,200 dearer. The Zeekr also has higher annual road tax: RM615 against RM305.
Which charges faster?
The Zeekr 7X has the higher charging ratings at 22 kW AC and 450 kW DC, compared with 11 kW AC and 175 kW DC for the Tesla Model Y. Actual charging time will still depend on the charger used.
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.