The Ultimate Zeekr 007 Review for UAE Buyers: Price, Specifications, Range, and Import Tips
Price: AED 131,800
When you’re car shopping in the UAE, finding real, UAE-specific info on new EVs especially luxe models like the Zeekr 007 can feel like piecing together a puzzle, one spec at a time. Geely’s Zeekr brand shakes up the market with this one: fast off the line, loaded with tech, and priced to take a bite out of competitors’ sales. Here’s an in-depth guide with numbers, context, and practical advice, tailored for Emirati roads and weather. Want to know how it holds up in relentless Dubai heat, how much you’ll pay after taxes and shipping, or just how it stacks up against a Tesla or BYD? You’re in the right place.
A Quick Look: Where Zeekr 007 Fits In
The Zeekr 007 is Geely’s play for the luxury EV crown. Styled to turn heads, engineered for the long-haul, and tricked out with smart features (think AR-HUD and chatty AI), this sedan aims to keep you cool and comfortable even when the outside temperature tries to roast you. Its secret weapon? The company’s SEA (Sustainable Experience Architecture), allowing for futuristic features and a battery built to take on summer.
Backed by Geely, which you might know thanks to their global engineering reach (Sweden’s got a big say in the chassis and ADAS), Zeekr has only been around since 2021 but it wastes no time. The 007 was unveiled at Guangzhou’s Auto Show in November 2023, pre-sales started right after, and deliveries in China began by January 2024. By October 2025, over 46,000 units had already been sold in China. If you want it in the UAE, you’re looking at imports there aren’t local dealerships yet, but interest is growing and importers are seizing the gap.
Also read: Are Chinese EVs Outshining Tesla In Dubais Market A 2025 Comparison Of Brands Prices And Ownership
Style Points: Exterior Details
This car looks sharp. The Zeekr 007 carries a low, aerodynamic profile, built for both looks and the highway fuel savings. The sci-fi edge comes from the "Stargate" at the front, a 90-inch interactive LED screen with 1,711 LEDs, up to 10,000 nits of brightness so you’re visible even in glaring sunlight. It can display animations, custom text if you want to send a message, you can, right on your car.
Flush, motorized door handles mean no wasted lines, the rear hatch opens wide for easy access, and the panoramic roof (it covers 1.69 square meters with a special UV-blocking nano-silver layer) keeps the cabin from turning into an oven. The color names sound like craft beers: Polar Night Black, Dawn Brown, or Clear Sky Blue. If you’re the custom wrap type, there’s plenty of flat surface to experiment.
For those who live and breathe numbers: it’s 4,865 mm long, 1,900 mm wide, 1,450 mm tall, and the wheelbase stretches 2,928 mm. You can pick 19-inch or 20-inch wheels, and the drag coefficient clocks in at just 0.209, which matters more than you’d think for range in desert conditions.
Side profile showcases Zeekr 007’s aerodynamic design and hidden door handles, suited for both urban UAE and highway driving
Inside the Zeekr 007
Settle into the driver’s seat and the message is clear: this is a luxury car, through and through. Nappa leather seats (ventilated, heated, and massaging with 8-way and 4-way adjustments), and a suede headliner set the tone. Ventilation is key, whether you’re crawling through Abu Dhabi traffic or making a road trip to Fujairah. The rear’s not forgotten; the extra-long wheelbase translates to plenty of legroom, reclining seats, and dual climate zones.
The centerpiece dash? A 15.05-inch 2.5K OLED display powered by a Snapdragon 8295 chip and Zeekr OS 6.0. Rotate it for driver or passenger. Above that, a gigantic 35.5-inch AR-HUD sprays essential driving data right across your view at a retina-burning 12,000 nits. You want music? The 21-speaker Dolby Atmos system peaks at 1,900 watts. Toss your bags in a 462-liter trunk (the back seats fold flat too), and there’s even a frunk for your charging cables.
Lights everywhere; ambient options hit 256 colors and air stays spotless with an advanced multi-stage filter, a must-have when sand gets kicked up across the E311.
Luxurious Zeekr 007 interior featuring Nappa leather seating, OLED display, AR-HUD, and Dolby Atmos, ideal for UAE climates
Hard Numbers: Core Specifications
The Zeekr 007 is built on a PMA2+ platform a child of Geely’s flagship SEA system. The body uses a steel-aluminum mix that’s 55.5% high or ultra-high strength, bringing torsional rigidity up to 43,500 Nm/deg. That means less body flex, better safety, sharper handling.
When it comes to batteries, you choose between a 75 kWh LFP “Golden Battery” (Zeekr’s own, giving up to 688 km CLTC) and a 100 kWh CATL-sourced NMC battery with an astounding 870 km (again, CLTC rating). Real-world? Less, certainly but still leading. Weight lands about 2,280 kg. The whole electrical system is 800V ready, supporting up to 500 kW DC charging, far faster than what most UAE public chargers dish out, but it’s ready for the future.
On The Road: Driving and Performance
Now for the fun stuff. Dual motors in the AWD version crank out 646 hp (475 kW) and 710 Nm of torque front 165 kW, rear 310 kW. Floor it, and you’ll see 0-100 km/h in just 2.84 seconds. The RWD is no slouch, at 415 hp (310 kW) and 440 Nm, hitting 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds.
You can choose between RWD if you prefer efficiency over power, or AWD if you want that glued-to-the-road feeling especially handy when UAE’s brief rainy season turns roads slick or when windblown sand makes things tricky. The chassis gets input from Lotus engineers, so if you’re a serious driver, you’ll appreciate the steering and damping finesse.
Real-World Battery Range
On paper, the top battery goes 870 km (CLTC). Let’s get realistic. Push it on E611 at highway speeds with AC blasting and you’ll likely net 600-700 km still more than most rivals, even under the UAE’s 45°C beating sun.
Remember, the 800V fast-charge system is a game changer. At a capable charger (futureproof, for now, but stations are arriving), you’re looking at 610 km added in just 15 minutes. Standard AC at home is slower, naturally. Battery cooling is no afterthought either; special preconditioning features help prevent major range drop-offs, usually keeping loss to about 10-20% compared to milder climates.
Safety Tech: Smarts and Structure
Zeekr 007 doesn’t skimp here. It’s driven by an NVIDIA DRIVE Orin-X setup pushing 508 TOPS. There’s LiDAR, 12 HD cameras, 5 millimeter-wave radars, and 12 ultrasonic sensors all working together. ADAS features? Adaptive cruise, auto-brake, pedestrian detection, plus an NZP pilot for urban and highway driving.
The body structure itself has what Zeekr calls “720° safety armor” all sides, top, bottom, the works. It’s gone through 40+ crash tests (front, side, rear, top, undercarriage), and uses next-gen high-strength materials. While official NHTSA or Euro NCAP numbers were still pending as of this writing, the car’s got a strong record in early global tests.
Zeekr 007 vs Tesla Model 3 and BYD Han
So, how does Zeekr’s sedan stack up to the usual suspects?
- Against Tesla Model 3: Faster acceleration (2.84 seconds for Zeekr, 3.3 seconds for Tesla), greater range (870 km CLTC vs 629 km WLTP), and arguably a more lux interior. But Tesla’s advantage? You get easier local support, and over-the-air updates are proven. The Tesla Model 3 starts about AED 150,000 so you’ll save cash with Zeekr.
- Versus BYD Han: The 007’s 646 hp trumps the Han’s 517 hp, and charging is quicker. The Han wins for availability official dealers here, from AED 120,000 up. Its dealership support is more established, though Zeekr is closing the gap with import specialist options.
Both challengers melt some range and performance in the heat, but the Zeekr’s advanced battery cooling gives it more stamina than most.
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UAE Price Tags, Import Steps, and the Real Cost
The base price for a Zeekr 007 RWD is 131,800 AED. After shipping (AED 7,000-10,000), 5% customs duty, and 5% VAT, the real, on-the-road bill comes in AED 145,000-155,000 depending on trim. If you want the AWD, plan for an extra AED 20,000-30,000.
Importing? Here's how it plays out:
- Pick a reputable UAE importer
- Get a Vehicle Import Permit from the RTA
- Clear customs at Jebel Ali Port
- Register with RTA (number plate, insurance)
- Pay for inspection (AED 500) and registration (AED 400)
Need Finance? Emirates NBD and others now offer low-interest green car loans think 2.5-4% and up to five years.
Release Dates, How to Reserve in UAE, and Timeline
As of October 2025, the Zeekr 007 isn’t yet shipped through official dealers, but importers say deliveries will start by late 2025 or early 2026, especially after the global GT variant was launched in April 2025 and international deliveries began in May 2025. Most units will come in via Dubai Al Quoz’s import firms are worth a look.
To reserve, you’ll pay a 5,000-10,000 AED deposit. Shipping takes a month, full handover about 2-3 months, depending on backlog. Keep an eye on Zeekr’s global and local importer sites. When UAE gets official distribution, the process will get even easier.
The Big Takeaway
The Zeekr 007 is out to shake up the UAE premium EV landscape: 2.84-second launches, a plush, cooled cabin draped in Nappa leather, wild tech like AR-HUD, and a price tag of 131,800 AED with actual delivered cost not far above that number. Driving range impresses even in Gulf heat, and importers have smoothed the process so you won’t lose sleep chasing paperwork.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Name & Trim | Zeekr 007 (RWD/AWD) |
| Price (Starting MSRP) | AED 131,800 |
| Powertrain | Electric, single/dual motor, 415-646 hp, 440-710 Nm torque |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | Single-speed, RWD/AWD |
| 0–100 km/h time | 2.84-5.4 seconds |
| EV Range | Up to 870 km CLTC (real-world: 600-700 km UAE) |
| Interior | 15.05-inch OLED, 35.5-inch AR-HUD, Nappa leather, massaging, cooled seats, 21-speaker Dolby Atmos |
| Exterior | 90-inch Stargate LED, panoramic nano-silver roof, 19/20-inch wheels |
| Safety | LiDAR, 720° armor, NVIDIA Orin-X |
| Cargo | 462 liters trunk |
| Warranty | 4 years/100,000 km (battery: 8 years/160,000 km) |
| Release & Availability | Global: Nov 2023; UAE imports: Late 2025 |
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People Also Ask
What is the Zeekr 007?
A high-performance electric sedan from Geely’s Zeekr brand, stacked with advanced features like LiDAR and AR-HUD, and engineered for serious luxury.
How much does the Zeekr 007 cost in UAE?
Starting at 131,800 AED. Total cost after shipping, taxes and registration usually lands between 145,000-155,000 AED.
What are the main specifications of Zeekr 007?
Power up to 646 hp, 0–100 km/h in 2.84 seconds, CLTC range up to 870 km, and 800V fast charging. Body dimensions: 4,865 x 1,900 x 1,450 mm.
What is the range of Zeekr 007?
On paper, up to 870 km; in UAE real traffic with AC on, expect 600-700 km.
How does Zeekr 007 compare to Tesla Model 3?
Zeekr’s quicker (2.84 seconds vs 3.3 seconds), boasts longer range, but Tesla still leads for local availability and service in the UAE.
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