Zeekr’s newest electric SUV, the 7X, has received a five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP, securing a top-four position among all vehicles tested so far in 2025.
The model achieved 91% for Adult Occupant Protection and 90% for Child Occupant Protection, along with 78% for Vulnerable Road Users and 83% for Safety Assist technologies.
While the result reinforces Zeekr’s safety credentials, the 7X ranks behind Tesla’s Model 3, Lynk & Co 02, and Polestar 3 in Euro NCAP’s aggregated 2025 rankings.
The Tesla Model 3 led the field with a balanced performance across all metrics, including 89% for pedestrian protection and 87% for active safety.
The Lynk & Co 02 — now operating under the Zeekr Group umbrella following a recent Geely reorganisation — came second overall, outperforming the 7X on Safety Assist and pedestrian protection.
The Polestar 3 posted strong occupant protection scores but slightly lagged behind in assistance systems and pedestrian metrics.
The 7X, however, remains one of the highest-rated new entries, ahead of models such as the Audi A6 e-tron, Polestar 4, and Voyah Courage.
Its 91% Adult Occupant Protection score is second only to the Audi (92%) and ahead of both Polestar models and the Tesla Model 3. Its Child Occupant Protection score also matches the best in the segment.
All three Zeekr models — the 001 shooting brake, X compact SUV, and now the 7X — have achieved five stars, with the Zeekr X also having won Best in Class in the small SUV and pure electric categories last year.
Sold in the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, Denmark, and Belgium, the Zeekr 7X is the only model from the Chinese brand that features a rear underbody made from a single large aluminium casting, replacing the traditional multi-piece stamped assembly.
Zeekr claims that the approach enhances body stiffness and contributes to crash safety.
The SUV also introduces a distinctive passive safety feature: a manual emergency window breaker.
Located beneath the driver’s armrest, the system uses a mechanical actuator to shatter the window, allowing for escape in the event of water submersion.
The device is independent of the vehicle’s electrical systems, making it suitable for flood or accident scenarios where electronic controls might fail.
The brand, which aims to deliver 320,000 vehicles this year, reached 28.4% of its target as of June 30.
