This just in. Zeekr, the EV brand under the Geely umbrella, has announced that it is taking over operations in Malaysia. Zeekr Intelligent Technology (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is the name of the company, and with this, the principal takes over official distributor duties. In a post titled ‘Zeekr Malaysia: A New Chapter Begins’, the EV brand announced that it has established a national sales company (NSC) in Malaysia, “marking a significant step in our journey to bring next-generation electric luxury to the region”. The NSC will directly oversee wholesale operations, dealer network expansion, branding and marketing activities, as well as after-sales operations. The statement adds that Zeekr Malaysia aims to have 10 showrooms and three service centres by 2025, and that the brand is seeking for new dealers in Cheras, Kuantan, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu and Tebrau JB. “Zeekr has recently achieved a significant milestone with the production of our 500,000th mass-produced vehicle globally as of June, and we have successfully expanded into over 40 countries and regions. Among them, Malaysia is one of the most important markets for Zeekr in Southeast Asia, and we are investing significant commitment and resources to build a strong and lasting presence here,” said Alex Bao, MD of Zeekr Southeast Asia. “The establishment of this NSC marks an important step in that journey. I strongly believe it will allow Zeekr to better connect with our customers — to listen to their voices, understand their needs, and serve them with greater care. This also reinforces our long-term commitment to Malaysia, with three key focus areas: expanding network availability, enhancing after-sales services, and increasing marketing investment,” he added. The next Zeekr model for Malaysia is the 7X SUV, previewed last month Currently, the brand has two Zeekr Space outlets in Petaling Jaya and IOI Mall Puchong. With the formation of the NSC, and together with local partners Sentinel Automotive, Preeminent Auto and Carro, Zeekr will accelerate its expansion by opening eight confirmed showrooms at Bandar Sunway (July), Jalan Yap Kwan Seng (KL, July), Bangsar (Q3), Skudai (JB, Q3), Penang (Q3), Seremban (Q4), Melaka (Q4) and Ipoh (Q4). At present, Zeekr has two electric models in Malaysia; the 009 luxury MPV and the X crossover. The next model in line is the Zeekr 7X SUV, a rival to the Tesla Model Y and BYD Sealion 7 that was previewed last month. AD: Drive the ZEEKR model of your dreams. Submit your details and Zeekr Carro (Bangsar, Penang, Seremban outlets) will get in touch with you.
