Pre-orders for Chinese electric vehicle brand Zeekr’s mid-sized SUV 7X have surpassed 1,000 units in Korea within a month, Zeekr Korea said Monday.

Presales began on June 5 at the brand’s nine physical locations across Seoul, Gyeonggi Province, Daejeon and Busan, drawing strong interest.

The vehicle was launched in three trims — Pro (rear-wheel drive), Max (rear-wheel drive) and Ultra (all-wheel drive) — with each priced at 52.99 million won ($35,000), 59.99 million won, and 69.99 million won.

The top-of-the-line Ultra trim drew significant attention during the presale period. Powered by two electric motors, it delivers a maximum output of 645 horsepower and a peak torque of 72.4 kilogram-meters, accelerating from a standstill to 100 kilometers per hour in just 3.9 seconds.

The 7X Ultra meets the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment’s ambient-temperature hybrid certification standards, offering a range of 440 kilometers on a single charge. It is also equipped with air suspension and a 100 kilowatt-hour NCM, or nickel-cobalt-manganese, battery to back its high performance.

The Max trim was also popular, delivering a maximum output of 421 horsepower, a peak torque of 45 kilogram-meters, and a range of 483 kilometers on a single charge.

The Pro trim stood out for its competitive pricing, equipped with a proprietary 75 kilowatt-hour lithium iron phosphate “golden battery” and an RWD single motor.

Alongside the presale, Zeekr Korea is offering special perks such as discounted packages and complimentary items for each trim until July 15.

“We received a large amount of attention from Korean consumers considering that we are a newer luxury brand,” a Zeekr Korea official said. “In the second half of the year, we will increase our brand visibility through various marketing campaigns.”

By Lee Han-gyoul (stlee0329@heraldcorp.com)