Zeekr 009 – Australian Model EV

The Zeekr 009 is a 100% electric luxury EV and sits in the Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV), passenger minivan class common referred to as a people mover. This is one very spacious and well appointed electric vehicle with seating for 6 to 7 people, depending on model and interior layout selected. With ultra comfortable seating aligned to business class airline travel this is likely the highest spec’d (and priced) people mover in the Australian market.

Description

Zeekr 009 Australian Models, Pricing and Specifications

 

Models and Pricing

  • Six (6) seat, all-wheel drive (AWD): approx. $135,900 before on roads or $152,000 approx. drive away.
  • Seven (7) seat, all-wheel drive (AWD): approx. $135,900 before on roads or $152,000 approx. drive away.

Powertrain, Performance and Platform

    • Power: 450 kW (peak) from dual permanent magnet synchronous motors (Silicon Carbide in Rear motor).
    • Torque: 693 Nm (peak).
    • Acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds.
    • Platform: Sustainable Experience Architecture 1 (SEA1).

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Range and Efficiency

  • Test range: 582 km (362 miles) on the Worldwide Harmonized Light Duty Vehicle Test Cycle (WLTP).
  • Real world range: approx. 520 km (323 miles) with a mixture of highway and city driving.
  • Drag Coefficient: 0.27.

Battery Capacity and Chemistry

  • Battery capacity: 116 kWh.
  • Battery Chemistry: Nickel manganese cobalt (NMC Graphite).
  • Battery Manufacturer: Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL).

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Charging Capability

  • AC: Fast (Level 2) home or destination charging in 0 to 100% in 13.5 hrs at 11 kW (3 phase).
  • DC: Ultra rapid (Level 3) charging from 10 to 80% in 30 minutes at 205 kW.

Seating, Luggage and Carrying Capacity

  • Interior space: 7.4 square meters.
  • 7 Seat model: 2+2+3 seating layout with central walk through aisle.
  • 6 Seat model: 2+2+2 seating layout with aviation seats and hidden tray tables.
  • ISOFIX child seat anchors across the both the second and third row seats.
  • Top tether child seats anchors in both the second and third row seats.

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Towing Capability

  • At the time of writing the Zeekr 009 had not been tested, approved or allocated a tow rating in Australia.

Safety and Drivers Assistance

  • Airbags: Seven (7) airbags in total including front, centre and full side curtain airbags.
  • Driving Assistance: Advanced, connected system with twelve (12) sensors, twelve (12) cameras and one (1) radar.
  • Cameras: High definition (HD) 360 degree surround cameras.

Wheels, Tyres and Suspension

  • Wheels: 20 inch Starlight Aero design alloy wheel.
  • Tyres: Michelin Pilot Sport 265/45 R20 EV tyres.
  • Suspension: Dual chamber air suspension with continuously controlled damping (CCD) .

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Navigation, Entertainment and Sound System

  • Front Seat (Centre) Display: 15.05 inch, organic light-emitting diode (OLED), 2.5K high definition (HD) touch screen.
  • Drivers (dash) Display.
  • Heads Up Display: 35.95 inch augmented reality displays navigation, speed and driving alerts.
  • Rear Seat (Roof) Display: 17 inch, organic light-emitting diode (OLED), 3K high definition (HD) touch screen.
  • Voice Assistant: Yes, Zeekr intelligent controls music, navigation and climate control.
  • Sound System: Yamaha surround sound with thirty (30) hi-fi speakers.

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Climate Control

  • Three-zone climate control with PM2.5 air filtration.
  • with heating, ventilation, and massage functions for the first and second row seats.

Vehicle to Load Capability

  • Yes; includes Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality capable of delivering 3.3 kW or 3,300 watts of 230 volt AC current for powering normal household or camping devices.

General Features and Benefits

  • Inbuilt refrigerator with a 8.6 litre capacity and heating or cooling functions from -6°C to +50°C.
  • Systems control: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 central processing unit (CPU) computing platform.
  • Software updates: Over the air (OTA) updates.
  • Digital key access via Zeekr app including remote control capabilities.
  • Wireless phone charging capability up to 50 watts.
  • Powerful USB Type C port delivering 60 watts in front and up to 100 watts in second seat row, and 60 watts in third row seats.
  • Front and rear sunroof with integrated powered sunshades.

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Dimensions and Weight

  • Length: 5,209 mm.
  • Width: 2,024 mm.
  • Height: 1,812 mm.
  • Wheelbase: 3,205 mm.

Interior and Exterior Colours

  • Interior: four (4) colours variations available being stone black, stone grey/polar white, midnight blue/polar white and jade green.
  • Exterior: four (4) colours available being crystal white, grey purple, mineral green and phantom black.

Warranty, Service Schedule and Incentives

Zeekr in Australia offers the following warranties:

  • Vehicle chassis and components – five (5) years or unlimited km, whichever comes first.
  • High voltage, traction battery – eight (8) years or 160,000 km, whichever comes first.
  • Service schedule is two (2) years or 40,000 km, whichever comes first.
  • Roadside assistance is included for five (5) years or unlimited kilometres from date of first purchase.

Incentives (incentives available as at time of publication in February 2025):

  • Zeekr Home Charging Package – a 7 kw, single phase, AC Level 2, fast home charger included free.
  • Twelve (12) months of unlimited DC, level 3 rapid or ultra rapid charging with Evie.

Summing Up the Zeekr 009 EV

The Zeekr 009 distinguishes itself in the Australian EV market as a premium, high-performance electric people mover offering exceptional luxury and advanced technology, positioning it above the more budget-friendly LDV MIFA 9 and catering to buyers seeking spacious and sophisticated transportation beyond traditional large electric SUVs.

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Images credit: zeekrlife.com/en-au

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Original post: April 2025