Zeekr X spotted in Auckland

Zeekr has landed in New Zealand. Another of those electric car brands from China you’ve never heard of, Zeekr, has been confirmed for launch in Australia this year. 

The first model it is launching there in November is a compact SUV called X, and one eagle-eyed reader spotted one in the Auckland traffic yesterday, wearing dealer plates. 

Guess that all but confirms it will debut here soon too? Zeekr is owned by Geely, whose brands also include Volvo, Polestar and Lotus. These brands are handled here by the Giltrap Group, so… 

Zeekr has confirmed it will launch two models in Australia by the end of the year, the X and a 009 people mover. It has also committed to launching a new vehicle there every year from 2025.

The X uses a 66kWh battery and is offered with both a rear-mounted 200kW/343Nm motor and a dual set-up developing 315kW and 543Nm. This is said to hit 100km/h in 3.8 seconds, while the RWD model has a WLTP range of 445km. 

Zeekr also has a larger SUV in its ranks, the 7X, a 001 liftback (below) and the 007 sedan. 

Zeekr has been around since 2021 and has sold 67,000 units so far this year globally. Its reach is expanding throughout Asia, Europe and South America.