Our Rating
The overall rating is based on review by our experts
PERFORMANCE
5 / 10
BATTERY
7 / 10
BODY
6 / 10
DISPLAYS
5 / 10
COMFORT
6 / 10
SAFETY
7 / 10
PROS
- The 900V architecture on upper trims enables a 10-minute 10–80% charge, one of the fastest in the large MPV segment.
- CLTC range of 720–740km is adequate for long-distance use, even discounting for real-world conditions.
- The 6-seat Ultra+ Executive configuration directly targets chauffeur and corporate fleet use cases with a premium cabin layout.
CONS
- CLTC range figures overstate real-world performance; WLTP equivalents remain unconfirmed, making direct range comparisons with European rivals difficult.
- No official sales presence in sub-Saharan Africa; buyers face grey-import pricing, uncertain aftersales support, and no local charging infrastructure alignment.
The 2026 Zeekr 009 is a flagship premium electric MPV from Zeekr, a Geely subsidiary, positioned at the top of the brand’s passenger vehicle lineup. It is offered in three trims — a seven-seat Ultra, a seven-seat Ultra+ Family, and a six-seat Ultra+ Executive — spanning 5,217mm in length with a 3,205mm wheelbase. The 2026 update introduces a full-stack 900V high-voltage architecture and the Thor-U driving assistance chip, marking the most significant technical revision since the model’s debut.
The base Ultra trim runs an 800V architecture with a single 310kW motor and a 108kWh CATL Qilin Battery, delivering a CLTC combined range of 740km and a 0–100 km/h time of 6.9 seconds. It charges from 10% to 80% in 11.5 minutes. The higher Ultra+ trims step up to 900V architecture with dual motors producing a combined 680kW, a 115kWh Qilin Battery, a CLTC range of 720km, a 0–100 time of 3.9 seconds, and a 10–80% charge time of 10 minutes. All range figures are on the CLTC cycle; WLTP equivalents have not been confirmed for the 2026 model year at time of writing. AC onboard charging rate is unconfirmed for the updated model — flag as pending.
China launch pricing runs from 439,800 yuan to 469,800 yuan (approximately $64,700–$69,100 USD), with post-entitlement prices starting from 413,800 yuan. For African markets, the 009 is not officially distributed; grey-market import estimates for Nigeria would place it in the ₦95M–₦110M range depending on trim and port costs — making it a realistic consideration only for executive fleet operators or high-net-worth private buyers. Within Zeekr’s lineup, the 009 sits above the Zeekr 7X SUV and the Zeekr Mix MPV. External competition comes from the Denza D9 and the Xpeng X9, both premium electric MPVs in the same segment and price band. The closest direct comparison on spec and price is the Xpeng X9, which offers comparable interior space and a similar dual-motor setup at a slightly lower entry price in China.
Zeekr 009 2026 Pictures
