Zeekr Malaysia is now the country's top premium EV brand, and the numbers seem to back it up

KUALA LUMPUR: Zeekr Malaysia has quietly been putting up some serious numbers in 2026, and the latest JPJ registration data according to Zeekr Malaysia makes it official: the brand is now Malaysia's number one premium electric vehicle brand, year-to-date.

According to April 2026 Road Transport Department figures, Zeekr registered 357 EVs in April alone, pushing its 2026 year-to-date total to 1,214 units. That puts it ahead of other premium EV players in the market, including Tesla, and places it fourth overall among all EV brands sold in Malaysia.

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How Zeekr got here

Zeekr only set up shop in Malaysia less than two years ago, but it has already moved 3,849 units in total across its entire model range. Breaking that down: 2,509 units of the Zeekr 7X, 1,166 units of the Zeekr 009, and 174 units of the smaller Zeekr X.

The Zeekr 7X is doing most of the heavy lifting. It shifted 303 units in April 2026 alone, compared to just 67 units for the Tesla Model Y in the same month. For the full year-to-date period, the 7X sits at 999 units versus the Model Y's 371 units. That's nearly three times the volume against what was arguably the default choice for anyone shopping in the premium electric SUV space not too long ago.

The Zeekr 7X has also picked up some notable hardware along the way, winning SUV of the Year (RM200k-RM500k) at MCOTY 2025 and Electric SUV of the Year at the VOTY 2026 awards.

What about the Zeekr 009?

The Zeekr 009 MPV recorded 51 units in April and 204 units year-to-date, which is enough to make it the number one premium electric MPV in Malaysia for 2026. Its all-time sales figure sits at 1,166 units since launch.

The 009 has arguably had an even bigger awards run than the 7X. It won Overall Malaysia Car of the Year 2025, Best xEV of the Year and MPV xEV of the Year at MCOTY 2025, and Best Premium EV MPV at the Carlist.my and WapCar.my People's Choice COTY 2025 awards. For a people carrier, that's a fairly remarkable haul.

Eddy Lu, General Manager of Zeekr Intelligent Technology Malaysia, had this to say about the brand's trajectory:

"We are encouraged by the strong response from Malaysian customers and proud that Zeekr has emerged as Malaysia's No.1 premium EV brand. This achievement reflects the trust customers have placed in Zeekr and reinforces our commitment to bringing premium electric vehicles to Malaysia. We remain focused on growing our presence in Malaysia to deliver tech-luxe EVs that blend high-end luxury with advanced smart technology to meet the discerning needs of Malaysian drivers."

Beyond sales, Zeekr Malaysia has been expanding its physical footprint as well. The brand now runs 10 showrooms and four service centres across the country, with locations spanning the Klang Valley, Penang, Johor Bahru, Ipoh, and Melaka.

Whether that momentum continues through the rest of 2026 remains to be seen, but right now, Zeekr Malaysia is clearly not messing around.

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