- Performance and Power on the Road
- Range and Battery
- Exterior and Interior Design
- Smart Technologies
- Comfort and Adaptation to UAE Climate
- Safety Systems
- Prices and Value in the UAE
In recent years, the UAE has shown growing interest in electric vehicles, supported by advanced charging infrastructure and strong government incentives for sustainable mobility. In this comparison within the electric crossover category, the Zeekr 7XBahrain Zeekr 7XEgypt Zeekr 7XKSA Zeekr 7XKuwait Zeekr 7XOman Zeekr 7XQatar Zeekr 7XUAE Zeekr 7X and Tesla Model YBahrain Tesla Model YEgypt Tesla Model YKSA Tesla Model YKuwait Tesla Model YOman Tesla Model YQatar Tesla Model YUAE Tesla Model Y stand out as two leading options that deliver outstanding performance and advanced features. However, differences in range, comfort, and pricing make each of them more suitable for different types of buyers.
Performance and Power on the Road
The ZeekrKSA ZeekrUAE ZeekrBahrain ZeekrEgypt ZeekrKuwait ZeekrOman ZeekrQatar Zeekr 7X relies on an 800 volt electric platform that gives it impressive performance tailored to the UAE market.
Power: 646 hp in the AWD version
Acceleration: 0 – 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds
Battery: 100 kWh lithium ion
Suspension: Air suspension “magic carpet” system for added stability
The TeslaBahrain TeslaEgypt TeslaKSA TeslaKuwait TeslaOman TeslaQatar TeslaUAE Tesla Model Y, on the other hand, comes in several trims, with the Performance version offering:
Power: around 460 hp
Acceleration: 0 – 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds
Charging network: Supercharger stations widely available in the UAE
Updates: Regular over the air software upgrades
Range and Battery
Zeekr 7X
Qilin battery with 100 kWh capacity
Theoretical range of 730 km (NEDC)
Real world range on UAE roads around 615 km
Optional 75 kWh battery with 600–620 km range
Ultra fast charging with 900V system, 80% in just minutes
Tesla Model Y
400V battery system
Range between 455 km and 533 km depending on the variant
Fast charging capacity up to 250 kW
Pre-conditioning feature to cool the battery for better efficiency in GCC heat
Exterior and Interior Design
The Zeekr 7X stands out with a luxurious design that blends sportiness with spaciousness, featuring a coupe style sloping roof and hidden door handles.
Screens: 16 inch Mini-LED main display + 36 inch HUD
Seats: Nappa leather with cooling, heating, and massage functions
Audio system: Sound Pro with 21 speakers
Trunk capacity: up to 1978 liters with seats folded
The Tesla Model Y follows a minimalist design philosophy, offering a panoramic roof and a roomy cabin.
Central screen: large touchscreen controlling all functions
Cabin: comfortably seats five passengers
Materials: high quality with effective sound insulation
Trunk capacity: 971 liters with rear seats folded
Smart Technologies
Zeekr 7X
Upper LiDAR sensor for semi autonomous driving
Nvidia Thor U processor for intelligent data handling
Snapdragon 8295 processor for infotainment system
Over the air software updates
Tesla Model Y
Autopilot system with optional full self driving
Continuous over the air updates
Advanced safety systems: automatic braking, collision warning, side monitoring
Central touchscreen for media and vehicle functions
Comfort and Adaptation to UAE Climate
Zeekr 7X
Heat and moisture resistant leather seats
Multiple massage and cooling functions
Front seat can be adjusted into a near bed position
Three zone air conditioning with interior air purification
Tesla Model Y
Excellent sound insulation
High quality and comfortable seats
Powerful air conditioning suitable for GCC climate
Fully foldable rear seats for expanded cargo space
Safety Systems
Zeekr 7X
High strength steel and aluminum body
Seven standard airbags
Camera and radar network supported by LiDAR
Driver assistance systems: lane keeping, automatic braking
Extra features such as intelligent child seat protection
Tesla Model Y
Strong body with global five star safety ratings
Automatic emergency braking
Blind spot monitoring
Lane keeping system
Semi autonomous driving features
Prices and Value in the UAE
Zeekr 7X
Base RWD: starting from 169,900 AED
Long Range RWD: around 189,900 AED
High performance AWD: 209,900 AED
Tesla Model Y
Base RWD: starting from 174,900 AED
Performance version: up to 236,000 AED
Price includes Supercharger network and strong aftersales support
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