A 1,380 hp Volvo XC hybrid? The new Zeekr 8X makes it feel inevitable

Electrek
By Jo BorrásApr 18, 2026, 11:48 am123 ptsTrending
Packing just over 1,380 hp and up to 255 miles of all-electric range, the new, tri-motor, extended-range hybrid Zeekr X8 is redefining what buyers could and should expect from their next SUV – and parent company Geely’s global ambitions could mean the platform will make its way to North America. As a…

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