ZEEKR, A GLOBAL PREMIUM ELECTRIC MOBILITY brand, offered an exclusive preview of the Zeekr X at a media event held in Sydney’s Walsh Bay. This compact lifestyle vehicle, designed for urban environments, will be the first of two models introduced to the Australian market this year. Following the Zeekr X, the company plans to launch the Zeekr 009, a pure-electric luxury MPV, by the end of 2024.
To meet the growing demand for electric mobility in Australia, Zeekr has established a subsidiary here and will adopt a franchise dealership distribution model to provide comprehensive customer experience to Australian customers. The Zeekr X will be available for pre-order in September, and the company has been actively collecting expressions of interest from Australian customers via its official website.
Zeekr is also a proud sponsor of the upcoming SXSW festival in Sydney, an influential platform for innovators, thought leaders, and change-makers. The official launch of Zeekr’s models will take place at this event in October, with vehicle deliveries to follow shortly thereafter.
Connal Yan, Managing Director of Zeekr Australia, commented, “Zeekr’s expansion into the Australian market brings our innovative and cutting-edge electric vehicles to a new audience, offering a unique driving experience that blends style, performance, and sustainability. By selecting SXSW Sydney as the stage for our launch, Zeekr is demonstrating its commitment to innovation, showcasing our products to a global audience, and setting the foundation for a future of limitless possibilities in sustainable mobility.”
Zeekr is the luxury electric vehicle brand from Geely Holding Group, a leading global mobility company headquartered in Zhejiang, China. Geely Holding focuses on innovation and sustainable mobility solutions, owning and managing a diverse portfolio of brands including Geely Auto, Lynk & Co, Zeekr, Volvo Cars, Polestar, Lotus Cars, London Electric Vehicle Company, Cao Cao Mobility, and aerospace technology company Geespace. The company is dedicated to advancing the future of transportation with cutting-edge technology and a customer-centric approach.
About Zeekr X
Making a splash at the brand’s debut, the Zeekr X is the brand’s first model to be launched in the Australian market. Built on the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA), the Zeekr X will offer customers in Australia an unrivalled balance of design, technology, driving dynamics, performance and safety, together with an enviable range and fast charging.
The Zeekr X is a global premium compact SUV created for urban lifestyles and the megacities of today – compact on the outside while spacious and luxurious inside, it is the perfect companion for adventurers seeking new challenges and new environments to explore.
The Zeekr X uses the brand’s proprietary state-of-the-art electric motor and battery technology to deliver an ideal balance of long-range, high efficiency, and excellent performance. The 66kWh lithium-ion battery, neatly packaged beneath the floor to enhance interior space and lower the vehicle’s centre of gravity, aiding its dynamic handling and ability, uses nickel cobalt manganese (NCM) cells supplied by CATL for optimum energy density and durability. Benefitting from an eight-year/160,000 km warranty, the battery will – at end-of-life – be recycled in line with global directives.
Zeekr X models have a 66kWh lithium-ion battery, which can deliver up to 540km of range (ADR 81/02) in the single motor, rear-wheel drive standard model. (Zeekr X: Combined power consumption in kWh/100km: 13.9, Combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 0). Complementing the 150kW DC charging, which can replenish the battery from 10-80 percent in less than 30 minutes, the standard 7.2kW AC on-board charger can fully charge the battery from empty in about seven hours (RWD model 7.2kW, AWD model 11kW)
The Zeekr X’s intelligent, 5G-enabled digital cockpit offers cutting-edge technology, a wealth of connected features, and intuitive controls to offer a truly immersive user experience, all designed to make every journey more enjoyable and more convenient. At its core is a Qualcomm 8155 chip, which offers all the processing power needed to provide super-fast responses and exceptional functionality, while over-the-air software updates ensure that the system is always up-to-date and will improve over time as new features become available.
The infotainment system also benefits from the Zeekr Voice Assistant. Using natural voice commands, this intelligent, AI-powered technology enables effortless control of numerous vehicle features, such as navigation, climate, and media playback – enabling the driver to keep their eyes on the road and their hands on the wheel.
When the vehicle is parked, several predefined convenience modes are available: in Theatre Mode, for example, the seats automatically adjust into the ideal position for enjoying music, while in Pet Mode, the climate control system maintains the cabin at an optimal temperature and the touchscreen displays a message to inform and reassure passers-by the pets locked inside are comfortable and safe.
A security feature known as Sentry Mode is also offered: when the Zeekr X is parked and locked, it will create a video of the area around the vehicle if suspicious activity is detected. Only the driver can access the recordings, which are stored in the car’s built-in storage or on a USB flash drive plugged into the USB interface.