Zeekr 009 A Luxe Electric MPV with Range and Performance in Mind

Chinese car maker, Geely, has a premium electric mobility brand, Zeekr. Zeekr sits beside other Geely nameplates such as Polestar and Volvo, and following the debut at the EV show this past weekend, has officially launched the Zeekr 009 in Australia.

There has been a gap in the market where electric people movers have been all but ignored. The nearest a people mover comes to “ECO” is a hybrid from Toyota/Lexus. Zeekr 009 is filly electric and blends innovation and elegance to the MPV segment. Priced at $135,900 plus on-road costs for the 7-seat AWD (2+2+3 layout) and $139,900 for the 6-seat AWD (2+2+2), this sleek, all-electric vehicle takes MPV to a more comfortable and quieter place.

Zeekr 009 is filled with features to make every journey feel like a mini retreat. Imagine Nappa leather “lounge chairs” inspired by Eames, with leg rests, massage, heating, and ventilation to ease travel fatigue. The cabin comes in a sophisticated Stone Black finish, with customisable, no-cost options like a chic Jade Green tri-tone interior for added personal style.

Underneath the indomitable exterior, the Zeekr 009 delivers a rather surprising performance figure and stunning range. A dual-chamber air suspension with CCD dampers creates a smooth and composed ride, while silicon-carbide-driven motors enable a rapid 0-100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds. The 116kWh battery pack offers an impressive range of up to 686 km, ideal for longer journeys without the need for frequent recharging stops.

Passengers are used to MPVs with a petrol of diesel engine, even if it is coupled to a hybrid electric motors, so pure EV promises a smoother, vibration-free environment. Not only that, it is cheaper to run.

Technology takes centre stage with a 15.05” central OLED touchscreen paired with a 17.0” OLED rear display and a 30-speaker Yamaha surround sound system, transforming the cabin into a personal cinema. On the safety front, the Zeekr 009 includes a 720° protection system, advanced driver aids via the Zeekr AD suite, and a 10-grid side sill structure, all contributing to a robust and secure environment for passengers.

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ABOVE: 2025 Zeekr 009 MPV

Pre-orders are now open for Australians looking to experience a new standard in luxury electric mobility. Equipped with Michelin Pilot Sport EV tyres and noise-dampening foam for a quieter, more refined ride, the Zeekr 009 sets a new benchmark for spacious, stylish, and sustainable driving.

PRICING

7 Seat AWD: $135,900

6 Seat AWD: $139,900

Interior Colour Package Option (all excluding standard Stone Black): $No Cost Option (NCO)

Exterior Premium Paint Option (all excluding standard Crystal White): $No Cost Option (NCO)

Zeekr 009 AWD KEY FEATURE SUMMARY

All New Zeekr 009 – 7 Seat AWD

- 450kW / 693Nm dual motors
- L x W x H / wheelbase: 5209mm x 2024mm x 1812mm / 3205mm
- 116 kWh Lithium-ion (NCM) battery / 400V electrical architecture
- 686km range / 19.5kWh per 100km; ADR 81/02 (NEDC) or 582km range WLTP
- 4.5s 0-100 km/h
- 10 ~ 80% DC charge: ~30min [205kW]
- 0 ~ 100% AC charge: 13.5h [11kW]
- Vehicle To Load (V2L) functionality: 3.3kW
- Double wishbone front suspension / Multi-link all-aluminium rear suspension
- Dual chamber air suspension with electromagnetic Continuously Controlled Damping (CCD)
- 20″ Alloy wheels – 265/45 R20 with MICHELIN Pilot Sport EV tyres

Colour-coded front grille
Fixed glass roof w/power shade -fr
Panoramic fixed glass roof w/power shade -rr
2 + 2 + 3 seating configuration
Walk through aisle to 3^rd row
Nappa Leather & Ultrasuede® interior
12-way 1^st row power seats
Sofaro first-class aviation-type 2^nd row seats, inc;
- 14-way power left seat (inc. footrest)
- 12-way power right seat
- Foldable single tray table with cupholders
- Retractable individual cupholders
- Remote control storage compartment – x1
- Mobile phone open storage area – x2
- Seat back pockets for 3^rd row (rear of – seats)
Heated/Ventilated/Massage 1^st & 2^nd row seats
Memory Driver & 2^nd row seats
Reclining 3^rd row 60:40 split backrest w/armrest
574L ~ 2979L rear cargo capacity (ISO)
29L front cargo capacity (ISO)
10.25” Full HD instrument cluster
35.95” AR Head Up Display (HUD)
15.05‘’ 2.5K OLED Central touchscreen
17.0” 3K OLED Rear Seat Entertainment screen
Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 8295 chipset – x2
30 Speaker 3000W YAMAHA™ Surround Sound
Connected Service Network: 5G/WiFi Hotspot
Zeekr AI virtual personal assistant voice control
Vehicle OTA Upgrade capability
Wireless Apple CarPlay™ & Android Auto®
Digital Key – Zeekr App remote control
Sentry Mode
Child/Pet/Camp/Incognito/Stress Relief Modes
Auto Dimming interior/exterior mirrors
2^nd & 3^rd row manual sunshades
Ambient lighting with ‘Starry Night’ pattern
50W Mobile phone wireless charging pad
1^st Row USB Type C: 1x 60W / 1x 27W
2^nd Row USB Type C: 1x 100W / 3x 60W
3^rd Row USB Type C: 2x 60W
3-zone climate control + PM2.5 filtration system
8.6L fridge (-6°C ~ +50°C) cooling/heating

Zeekr 009 – 6 Seat AWD adds:

- 2 + 2 + 2 seating configuration
- Sofaro first-class aviation-type 2nd row seats, inc;
  - Foldable/hidden Nappa & chrome tray tables
  - Retractable mobile phone storage boxes
  - Open storage space – outer armrests
  - Wider & longer armrests
  - Sliding outer armrest with hidden controls
  - Open type cupholders w/ambient lighting
  - Leg rest heating
- 3rd row 50:50 split backrest

3rd row backrest 180° laydown function NOTE: 6 Seat removes the following vs. 7 Seat:
3rd row centre seating position
3rd row centre armrest
Walk through aisle to 3rd row
2nd row foldable single tray table with cupholders
2nd row retractable individual cupholders
2nd row remote control storage compartment
2nd row dual mobile phone open storage areas
Seat back pockets for 3rd row (rear of 2nd row)

SAFETY

Zeekr includes advanced driver-assistance systems such as

- 7 Airbags including;
  - Front centre airbag
  - Curtain airbags including 3rd row cover

- Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

- Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS)
- Automatic Lane Change (ALC)
- Automated Parking Assist (APA)
- Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
- Door Opening Warning (DOW)
- Digital Video Recorder (DVR) w/128GB mem.
- Driver Performance Support (DPS)
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM)
- Front Cross Traffic Assist (FCTA)
- Hands Off Detection (HOD)

- Lane Centering Control (LCC)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Parking Assist System (PAS)
- Parking Emergency Brake (PEB)
- Rear Collision Warning (RCW)
- Rear Cross Traffic Assist (RCTA)
- Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- 360 Visual Park Assist
- ISOFIX – outboard 2nd & 3rd rows
- Top tether – 2nd & 3rd rows
- Low-Speed Pedestrian Warning Sound