Zeekr 009

The Zeekr 009 doesn’t look like a conventional people mover, and that’s exactly the point. It’s a full-size luxury MPV that swaps the understated van silhouette for a bold, almost concept-car stance, while packing a purely electric drivetrain. If you’ve been scrolling past the same handful of hybrid executive shuttles, this one deserves a pause.

What is the Zeekr 009?

The Zeekr 009 is the flagship model from Zeekr, the premium electric brand owned by China’s Geely Holding Group. It’s a full-size, battery-electric MPV built on Geely’s dedicated SEA (Sustainable Experience Architecture) platform. Buyers can choose between a single-motor front-wheel-drive variant and a dual-motor all-wheel-drive layout, with seating for six or seven passengers depending on the trim. This isn’t a converted commercial van; it was designed from the ground up as a luxury electric people-mover. It is notable for being the first dedicated EV to challenge the Toyota Alphard and Lexus LM dynasty on their home turf, launching in China before expanding to right-hand-drive markets like Australia and Malaysia, where it arrived as the brand’s second model after the compact Zeekr X.

Powertrain, Battery and Real-World Charging

Every Zeekr 009 leaves the factory with a large 116 kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) battery pack (usable capacity). The single-motor FWD variant turns that energy into a WLTP-rated driving range of up to 604 km, making it the longest-legged version. Step up to the dual-motor AWD models and you still get a very usable 582 km WLTP, but with a hefty 450 kW of combined power that pushes this 2.8-tonne MPV from 0-100 km/h in a startling 4.5 seconds. That’s hot-hatch territory wrapped in a limousine body.

Charging speeds vary meaningfully by variant. The FWD model’s 150 kW peak DC rate is acceptable, delivering a 10-80% charge in about 30 minutes. The AWD versions push that to 205 kW, yet the 10-80% time remains roughly 30 minutes because of the slightly higher energy demand. At home, both use an 11 kW onboard AC charger, which means a full 0-100% top-up from a wallbox takes around 13.5 hours. You may have seen headlines mentioning an 800-volt architecture and 560 kW ultra-fast charging on some Chinese-market ZEEKR 009 models, but those specifications have not been confirmed for globally launched vehicles and should be treated as preview-only. For now, the 116 kWh pack and the charging speeds above represent the official figures where the 009 is sold outside China.

Pricing, Fit and Cross-Shopping

In Australia, the Zeekr 009 range opens at $$115,900(before\; on-roads)forthe7-seat\; FWDExecutive,risesto\; \$$135,900 for the 7-seat AWD Luxury, and tops out at $139,900 for the 6-seat AWD Ultra Luxury. In Malaysia, the lineup starts at RM 299,800 for the Executive and reaches RM 359,800 for the range-topping 6-seater. These numbers land the 009 in a curious space: it’s priced well above mainstream electric vans like the Mercedes-Benz EQV, yet it drastically undercuts the established luxury hybrid MPVs.

This vehicle realistically suits two types of buyers. The first is the affluent family that wants a proper three-row electric car without sacrificing second-row comfort—think airline-style captain’s chairs with ottomans, massage functions and individual touchscreens. The second is the business owner or executive chauffeur fleet looking for a silent, high-tech shuttle that feels more contemporary than a Vellfire. Inside Zeekr’s own hierarchy, the 009 sits above the compact Zeekr X crossover and the recently introduced Zeekr 7X mid-size SUV; it is the brand’s technological and luxury halo.

When looking outward, the 009’s most natural rivals are the Lexus LM and the Toyota Alphard/Vellfire twins—vehicles that have defined the chauffeured MPV experience for years. The pure-electric angle also pulls in comparisons with the Mercedes-Benz EQV and the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, though those lean more towards utilitarian space than silk-glove pampering. 

Zeekr 009 Pictures

1 of 4

Full Electric Vehicle Specifications