Zeekr 7X vs smart #3
Australian prices, range, charging, performance, warranty and safety, side by side. Every figure is sourced on each car's page.
Both start at $57,900 (MRLP · before on-roads). For range, the Zeekr 7X goes further: 615 km WLTP against 435 km. The smart #3 is cheaper to run: about $4.00 per 100 km charging at home against $4.14. The Zeekr 7X charges faster on a DC fast charger, peaking at 420 kW. Owners rate the Zeekr 7X 7.6/10 in our Owner Verdict.
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $57,900 MRLP · before on-roads | $57,900 MRLP · before on-roads |
| Highest price | $72,900 MRLP · before on-roads | Not yet verified One priced variant |
| Best range (WLTP) | 615 km | 435 km |
| Largest battery | 100 kWh | 66 kWh |
| Max power | 475 kW | 200 kW |
| Max torque | 710 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Quickest 0–100 km/h | 3.8 s | 5.8 s |
| Max DC charging | 420 kW | 150 kW |
| AC charging | 22 kW | 7.4 kW |
| Energy use | 14.8 kWh/100 km | 14.3 kWh/100 km |
| Cost per 100 km (home charging) | $4.14 at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 | $4.00 at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 |
| Drivetrain | RWD / AWD | RWD |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space | 539 L | 260 L |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Warranty | 5 years / unlimited km | 8 years / 150,000 km |
| ANCAP | 5 stars (2025) | 5 stars |
Key differences
Worked out only from figures we have for every car here, using each model's best figure across its variants.
- Longest WLTP range: 615 km
- Fastest DC charging: 420 kW
- Quickest 0–100 km/h: 3.8 s
- Most powerful: 475 kW
- Biggest battery: 100 kWh
- Cheapest to run: $4.00 per 100 km
Running costs side by side
Cost to drive 100 km when charging at home (28c/kWh), and the yearly bill at 15,000 km, against a petrol and a hybrid SUV at today's Melbourne fuel prices.
| Charging | Zeekr 7X | smart #3 |
|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate (28c/kWh) | $4.14 per 100 km | $4.00 per 100 km |
| Home, overnight off-peak (22c/kWh) | $3.26 per 100 km | $3.15 per 100 km |
| Public fast charger (75c/kWh) | $11.10 per 100 km | $10.73 per 100 km |
Official laboratory energy and fuel figures; real-world use is usually higher for every car. Electricity: Victorian Default Offer 2026–27iSource: Essential Services Commission – Victorian Default Offer 2026–27 (flat rates 26–32c/kWh across Melbourne networks) · checked 31 Oct 2026. Fuel: Melbourne median prices, 29 Oct 2026iSource: FuelCrisis.com.au – Greater Melbourne median unleaded 91, 29 Oct 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026. Public charging: typical network pricesiSource: Canberra Times – cost of fast charging (Chargefox, Evie, NRMA, Tesla, BP Pulse: 59–79c/kWh, July 2026) · checked 31 Oct 2026. Each car's page has a calculator for your own kilometres and rates.