Zeekr EVs to launch in Indonesia this year; What about Malaysia?

KUALA LUMPUR: Geely’s premium EV brand Zeekr is set to enter the Indonesian market. The automaker has signed an agreement with PT Premium Auto Prima (PREMIUM GROUP) to sell its electric vehicles in that part of the world.

The ceremony was held at Park Hyatt Jakarta and attended by senior executives from both companies, JinHong Lin Darwin, Managing Director of PT Premium Auto Prima, and Alex Bao Zhuangfei, Managing Director & Head of SEA Region Zeekr. 

“We are proud to have the opportunity to partner with Zeekr, which is a pioneer in the electric car industry,” said JinHong Lin Darwin, Managing Director of PT Premium Auto Prima. "This collaboration confirms our commitment to present premium, high-end, and environmentally friendly automotive solutions in Indonesia," he added.

"Indonesia is an important market, and we are very enthusiastic about being able to synergise with PT Premium Auto Prima to bring innovative and premium electric vehicles to Indonesian consumers. This partnership will expand our expansion in Southeast Asia while strengthening our commitment to continue contributing to the environment in the region," said Alex Bao Zhuangfei, Head of SEA Region Zeekr.

The first two Zeekr EVs that will hit the Indonesian roads are - Zeekr 009 and Zeekr X.  Let’s know about these EVs in brief -

Zeekr 009

Based on the large SEA1 platform, the Zeekr 009 is a large luxury MPV with a wheelbase of 3,205 mm, a length of 5,209 mm, a width of 2,024 mm, and a height of 1,848 mm. 

Globally, the Zeekr 009 comes equipped with two electric motors tuned to produce a maximum power of 544 PS. The power is sent to all four wheels, enabling the EV to hit the century sprint in just 4.8 seconds. Two available battery packages are - 116 kWh and 140 kWh, offering a cruising range of 702 and 822 km, respectively.

In terms of styling, the electric MPV boasts a ‘Fountain of Light’ exterior design incorporating a huge illuminated grille, a prominent bonnet, and vertically-oriented LED DRLs. The cabin is kitted with premium materials and hi-tech appointments such as Nappa leather seats, multiple screens, one-touch control for rear amenities, a Yamaha sound system, etc.

Zeekr X 

The Zeekr X is a subcompact luxury crossover SUV, built on Geely's Scalable Electric Architecture, similar to the smart #1. It is 4,450 mm long, 1,836 mm wide, and 1,572 mm tall and spans a 2,750 mm long wheelbase.

Two drivetrain options are available for the electric SUV in the international market: single-motor RWD or dual-motor AWD. The motors are fed by a 66 kWh battery, letting the EV run for 560 km on a single charge.

The Zeekr X impresses with its sleek exterior design featuring a closed-off grille, advanced matrix headlamps, full-width tail light bar, and contrasting black roof. Key interior highlights include - a huge 24.3-inch AR head-up display, an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14.6-inch infotainment unit, and a Yamaha sound system with 13 speakers.

Speaking of Zeekr EVs' arrival in Malaysia, the brand is considering entering the local automotive arena with its newly developed right-hand drive EVs. As Geely holds a 49.9% stake in Proton, Zeekr EVs may be sold under Proton's subsidiary Pro-Net alongside smart EVs in Malaysia.

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