ZEEKR Launches Major OTA 7.2 Update: Next-Gen AI Driving and Smarter Cockpit for ZEEKR 9X and New 001

On May 11, 2026, ZEEKR officially began the rollout of its highly anticipated OTA 7.2 firmware update. This massive software iteration is currently being pushed to the ZEEKR 9X and the New ZEEKR 001, introducing significant upgrades across three core pillars: Intelligent Driving, Smart Cockpit (AI Eva), and Safety Services.

The Core Update: HaoHan G-ASD 4.0 Intelligent Driving

The centerpiece of OTA 7.2 is the HaoHan G-ASD 4.0 system, which pushes ZEEKR’s autonomous capabilities toward a more “human-like” driving experience.

New Driving Capabilities:

Smart Toll Station Passage: Automates the process of navigating through manual toll lanes.
Rural Road Obstacle Avoidance: Improved pathfinding and swerving logic for narrow country roads.
Auto-Pull Over at Destination: The vehicle can now automatically park curbside upon reaching the navigation endpoint.
Enhanced Safety: Introduces Low-Speed Discovery Assist (LSDA), roof-scrape warnings, and adaptive speed adjustment for extreme weather conditions.

Parking Revolution:

ZEEKR has revamped its parking suite with new features including Offset Parking, Reverse-out Assistance, Mapless Campus Roaming, and Gesture-based Summon for exiting tight spots.

AI Eva and Zeekr AI OS 7: A More Natural Interaction

The cabin experience receives a major “AI boost” through the evolved AI Eva voice assistant and the refined Zeekr AI OS 7 interface.

Human-Like Voice: AI Eva adds a new “Sweet Orange” persona and now supports intermittent speech recognition, allowing it to understand natural, broken commands.
Visual Enhancements: Updated navigation animations, a “Dynamic Capsule” display logic, and four new static wallpapers for the instrument cluster.
Smart Automation: New Rainy Night Auto-Sensing Mode and AI-driven proactive climate control that adjusts based on occupant temperature.
Entertainment: The Bilibili app now supports synchronized multi-screen viewing across the vehicle’s cabin.

Advanced Safety & Exclusive ZEEKR 9X Features

Safety remains a priority with enhanced SOS Emergency Stop Assist, which now pulls the car to the shoulder, activates hazard lights, and uses external speakers to call for help.

Exclusive for ZEEKR 9X Owners:

DLP Projector Safety Alert: Uses the DLP headlights to project warnings if life forms (children or pets) are detected inside the car.
Off-Road Recovery Assist: Specialized steering assistance for getting unstuck in difficult terrain via the “JiXing” app.

Update Details: How to Get OTA 7.2

The rollout started on May 11 and will be released in batches.

Update Method: Supports automatic overnight updates (2:00 AM – 5:00 AM) or manual scheduling via the central screen.
Duration: Approximately 40 minutes.
Requirements: Battery level must be above 20%, vehicle must be in Park (P), and no passengers or pets should remain inside during the process.

Verdict

The OTA 7.2 update solidifies ZEEKR’s position as a leader in “software-defined vehicles.” By integrating more advanced AI into daily driving and parking scenarios, ZEEKR is delivering a safer, more intuitive experience that bridges the gap between traditional ADAS and full autonomy.