Zeekr, a premium EV car brand under Geely, has just landed in Malaysia through Sentinel Automotive with two models: the Zeekr 009 and Zeekr X. The latter is a compact SUV, while the Zeekr 009 is an electric luxury MPV that competes with the likes of Toyota Alphard and Vellfire, both of which are actually smaller than this all-electric model.

On top of that, the Zeekr 009 is more affordable in Malaysia too. The Luxury seven-seater is priced at RM349,800, while the Ultra Luxury six-seater goes for RM359,800. For the sake of comparison, the Alphard and Vellfire retail at RM538,000 and RM438,000 respectively; that’s quite a noteworthy price difference.

As mentioned, there are two variants of the Zeekr 009, and the main difference between them is the seating arrangement for the third row. The Luxury sits three at the last row, while the Ultra Luxury has two seats instead. Regardless of which variant you get, both feature an air suspension system.

Given its positioning as a luxury MPV, the Zeekr 009 offers many creature comforts. These include power-sliding doors, massage and ventilation functions for the front and second row seats, a roof-mounted 17-inch OLED monitor, a large panoramic sunroof, and even a refrigerator!

In terms of powertrain, the Zeekr 009 has a dual-motor setup with a combined output of 450kW (612PS) and 693Nm of torque for a rather quick 0-100kmph time of 4.5 seconds. It also has a large 116kWh battery, good for a WLTP range of up to 582km. As for charging speeds, the 009 supports 150kW DC charging and 11kW AC charging.

The Zeekr 009 is now available for booking in Malaysia at RM349,800 and RM359,800 for the Luxury-seven-seater and Ultra Luxury six-seater respectively. The electric MPV can be booked with a RM4,000 (refundable) fee, and bookings can also be done online through this form. Deliveries of the Zeekr 009 will start in mid-December, and the first 500 owners will also get a launch package that includes a home charger, portable charger, and solar film.