ZEEKR X PERFORMANCE AWD (66kWh)

The Zeekr X lineup in Australia spans two grades. RWD (61kWh) is the entry point at $48,900, with a single rear motor. Performance AWD (66kWh) steps up to $57,900, adding a second motor, all-wheel drive and a larger battery.

Both are electric 5-door wagons; the difference between them is drivetrain and battery capacity rather than body.

*Drive-away estimate; on-road costs vary by state and by buyer. RRP is before on-road costs.

Pros

• Both grades sit a long way under the $75,000 FBT threshold that applies from April 2027, with plenty of margin for options and on-road costs.
• Comfortably clear of the luxury car tax threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles, so eligibility for the full FBT exemption is not in doubt before April 2027.
• Performance AWD adds all-wheel drive and a larger battery for a $9,000 premium over the RWD entry grade.

Cons

• Power output and seating configuration are not yet published for the Zeekr X in this guide — confirm these directly with a dealer before deciding between grades.
• All-wheel drive is only available on the higher-priced Performance grade — there's no AWD option at the entry price point.

Battery electric vehicles under the luxury car tax threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles ($91,387, rising to $91,661 from 1 July 2026) are exempt from fringe benefits tax when packaged through a novated lease. That exemption is being phased out in two steps.

• Until 31 March 2027 — full exemption, unchanged, for any Zeekr X grade under the luxury car tax threshold.
• From 1 April 2027 — full exemption continues only for electric vehicles under $75,000. Above that, up to the luxury car tax threshold, a 25% FBT discount applies instead.
• From 1 April 2029 — the full exemption ends. A 25% discount applies to all eligible vehicles.

Leases already in place are grandfathered: a lease entered into before a phase start date keeps its treatment for the term.

Where each grade sits: both RWD (61kWh) ($48,900 RRP, $52,852 drive-away) and Performance AWD (66kWh) ($57,900 RRP, $62,302 drive-away) sit a long way under the $75,000 line, so both keep the full exemption right through the April 2027 change and only move to the 25% discount from April 2029.

Zeekr is Geely's premium electric vehicle brand, offered in Australia alongside the larger 7X. The X is its compact electric SUV, offered here across the RWD and Performance AWD grades covered here.

General information only

Pricing and tax thresholds on this page are general information, not tax or financial advice, and were correct at the time of publication. FBT and luxury car tax thresholds change, and the treatment of any particular lease depends on your circumstances and on the vehicle as configured. Confirm the numbers for your own situation before committing.