A Visionary Experience: Why the ZEEKR X Offers the Best Light Show on Four Wheels

How an ingenious combination of technology, aesthetics, and human-centred design – and some of the world’s most intelligent ambient lighting – makes a drive in the ZEEKR X a comfortable, restful, and endlessly picturesque experience.

When it comes to driving comfort, the delicate balance between light and shadow is paramount. The amount of sunlight entering the car, the driver’s vision, the passengers’ views, the temperature and atmosphere: every element hinges on the intricate interplay between natural, functional, and ambient lighting. In the ZEEKR X, it’s a balance between art and science – as critical to comfort and serenity as to clarity and control.

The ZEEKR X boldly incorporates architectural lighting design into the very foundations of the driving experience. Its steeply-raked windshield creates a ‘mobile observation deck’, offering an expansive and immersive feast for the eyes. As night falls, ZEEKR’s revolutionary Ice Block ambient lighting gradually illuminates the cabin, setting the perfect tone for the rest of the journey. Whether it’s daylight pouring into the cabin or the soft twinkle of city lights at night – every detail enhances the car’s serene and welcoming atmosphere.

The lighting design of the ZEEKR X is not merely about aesthetics. It is deeply rooted in user experience, seamlessly blending function with flexibility, precision with profound wellbeing.

Wraparound Views as a Key to Contentment

The ZEEKR X features a dual-panel sunroof, creating a vast ceiling canopy through 1.2 square metres of softly-tinted glass. By eliminating traditional crossbeams, it maximises the surface area, seamlessly blending with the car’s sleek lines to achieve a ‘borderless’ sense of space. Together with the steeply-raked windshield, the sunroof contributes to a wraparound panoramic view – reminiscent of a ship’s bridge or an aircraft cockpit.

The frameless doors and oversized side windows further eliminate visual obstructions, enhancing the interplay of light inside and out – particularly in urban settings, where visibility and spatial openness are even more vital. This design not only expands the cabin’s sense of space but reduces feelings of confinement, making the driving experience as soothing as a quiet lake on a summer’s day.

But won’t all that sunlight make the cabin too hot? Not at all. From the outset, the sunroof was engineered to provide finely-tuned heat insulation, UV protection, and soundproofing. This isn’t ordinary glass: advanced processing ensures a heat transmission rate of ≤20%, an infrared blocking rate of over 98%, and UV blocking of over 99%. So that ZEEKR passengers can always welcome in the sun as they navigate the city.

Cool Lighting that Warms the Heart

ZEEKR’s industry-first Ice Block ambient lighting is unique in that, whether the lights are on or off, they remain an integral part of the car’s aesthetic. When illuminated, their soft hue calls to mind the glow of an aurora on a glacier – mysterious, alluring, and always easy on the eyes. The interior ambient lighting offers RGB multi-colour customisation, controlled via the central touchscreen. It supports dynamic effects such as breathing, gradient transitions, and rhythmic pulsations – synchronising with the driving mode to enhance the immersive experience. The light-strips are seamlessly set into the car’s interior lines, with a continuous strip spanning the dashboard and reinforcing the minimalist design.

As night falls and city lights flicker to life, you might find yourself gazing at LED-lit skylines or the warm glow spilling from glass-walled buildings. But when you turn your head and see the subtle twinkle on the ZEEKR X’s door panels, you’ll realise it’s more than just lighting – it’s an urban-inspired ambient light, subtly embedded beneath the leather, tracing the contours of the city and heightening the sense of metropolitan romance.

More than just illumination, the ambient lighting elevates the cabin’s sense of luxury and technological sophistication. Its customised, scene-driven design enhances the sense of occasion, while subtly shifting interactions strengthen the emotional bonds between the driver, the passengers, and their car.

Lights that Deliver the Comfort of Home

The uniquely ‘home-style’ ceiling and reading lights serve as the ZEEKR X’s core lighting system, providing clear illumination for passenger activities – whether searching for items, reading, or playing a game. Additionally, localised lighting is strategically placed around the central console, storage compartments, and cup holders, allowing the driver to quickly locate essentials and minimise distractions while driving.

You might be wondering: what does a home ceiling light have to do with in-car lighting? Unlike conventional vehicle reading lights, the ZEEKR X features an exclusive, home-style central light – a first in its class. This pioneering system is designed not merely for task-based illumination, but to bring the comfort of home lighting into the car.

The dual-tone ‘soft’ reading lamp offers gentle, targeted LED illumination, and supports both 2700K (warm light) and 5700K (cool light) colour temperatures, along with stepless brightness adjustment. It’s one light, adaptable to any situation, and ensuring a seamless and personalised lighting experience.

A New Dimension of Light and Space

While the ZEEKR X’s lighting design jointly addresses the challenges of spatial confinement and heat management, its intelligent ambient lighting transforms the cabin from a functional space into an emotional companion – aligning with the highest expectations for modern, versatile electric vehicles.

It’s clear that interior lighting is no longer about simple illumination. It’s evolved into a holistic and sophisticated science that integrates function, safety, emotional resonance, and extreme luxury. It enhances driving practicality while using the art of light and shadow to elevate the cabin’s sense of personal comfort and refinement.