Zeekr 009 in Southeast Asia: The Electric Supercar MPV
The Zeekr 009 is reshape Southeast Asia’s luxury MPVs with wild performance, cutting-edge interiors, and sustainable stuff. Here’s an in-depth look at its history, design, features, safety, performance, price, and why it’s disrupting the Toyota Alphard’s monopoly.
A Story of Changing Roads
As long as most of us can remember, the Toyota Alphard and its sister, the Vellfire, have dominated Asian MPVs. From chauffeur-driven Malaysian business moguls in Kuala Lumpur, to Singaporean clans on Orchard Road, to Bangkok celebrities waving from dark-tinted windows, the Alphard wasn’t merely a vehicle — it was a cultural icon.
But as they say, history has a tendency of repeating itself. Just as how smartphones evolved from flip phones, a new type of MPV are now — electric, futuristic, and very bold. Meet the Zeekr 009, a creation of Geely’s luxury EV marque launched in 2022 and now finally making its way into Southeast Asia in 2025.
This isn’t a car designed to quietly slot into traffic. It’s a car that looks like it ate a spaceship for breakfast, wears a tuxedo at lunch, and still manages to outrun your neighbour’s sports car after dinner.
The question is: can the 009 really overthrow the Alphard? Or is it destined to be a niche choice for the bold and wealthy? Let’s dive deeper.
The Cabin: Where Daily Commutes Become First-Class Trips
As soon as you open the vast electric doors of the Zeekr 009, you realize you are entering another world.
Ditch dull fabric seats or fake leather. The 009 welcomes you with Nappa leather so gentle you’ll be asking yourself whether cows received spa treatments prior to donating their hides. The captain chairs in upper trims recline such as Emirates First Class, with massage, heating, and cooling, included. If you’ve ever fantasized about showing up at a board meeting following a shiatsu massage, this car makes it possible.
The OLED roof screen turns the cabin into a club. Children at war in the rear? Play Frozen. Business associates accompanying you? Get a presentation underway on the move. In the meantime, the 35.95-inch AR HUD makes the driver feel like Iron Man, with navigation and safety information projected unobtrusively onto the windscreen.
And then there’s the silence. Not awkward silence, but the kind created by triple-layer acoustic glass and sound insulation so good you’ll forget you’re in bustling Kuala Lumpur traffic. Instead, surrounded by the crisp tones of a Yamaha premium sound system.
This is not merely a car interior. It’s a moving luxury suite, and once you’ve had the pleasure of it, returning to a normal car is like sacrificing to budget economy.
Performance: A Supercar in Disguise
Most MPVs are more concerned with space than speed. But the Zeekr 009 didn’t receive that memo.
The range-topping dual-motor AWD model spits out a mind-boggling 777 horsepower and 810 Nm of torque. That’s the sort of horsepower you’d find in a Lamborghini, not a family car. The payoff? A 0–100 km/h time of 4.5 seconds.
meanwhile, the Executive model with a single motor provides a more balanced experience: with 335 horses and a smooth delivery, with a WLTP range of over 600 km. Now with the 140 kWh battery pack, and its stretch the distance to almost 800 km (CLTC) — well more than sufficient for a long road trip without breaking out into a sweat over charging stops.
Driving it is like a dream. You imagine a van of this magnitude to lumber. But it slides. Push the pedal, and it surges forward with the sort of desperation that makes hot hatches look embarrassed. It’s not merely fast for an MPV — it’s one of the fastest luxury people carriers in the world.
In short: the Zeekr 009 is a limousine, a lounge, and an athletics car all in one.
Safety: Because Power Needs Restraint
Great power, great responsibility, and Zeekr doesn’t hold back when it comes to safety. The 009 comes equipped with the most advanced ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) currently available, putting it amongst the safest MPVs on the road.
Highlights include:
Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go feature — just right for Southeast Asia’s love-hate affair with traffic congestion.
Lane-keeping assist that reduces the tedium of highway drives.
Collision avoidance systems with automatic emergency breaking.
Blind-spot monitoring and cross-traffic alerts for hectic city driving.
Eight airbags and a reinforced structure to protect all occupants.
360-degree cameras that make parking this giant less intimidating.
This isn’t just about safety for you. It’s about peace of mind for your family, colleagues, and anyone lucky enough to ride with you.
Capabilities: Built for Southeast Asian Realities
The Zeekr 009 would have fit handily into being an indulged show car, but it’s surprisingly robust to the driving conditions in this region.
The two-chamber air suspension devours potholes in Manila, Jakarta, or Johor as if they weren’t there.
Its variable seating configurations (4, 6, or 7) allow it to be a chauffeured executive sedan, family wagon, or even VIP shuttle for hotels.
With support for fast-charging, it’s poised for expansion of EV networks in Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand.
Comfortable as its luxurious trim, cargo room is still spacious enough to swallow golf bags, weekend bags, or a few too many IKEA trips.
It’s as utility-driven as it is hedonistic.
Pricing and Availability in Southeast Asia:
Here’s where things get really interesting.
Malaysia: Priced at about RM 310,000 for the Executive model — a confident but aggressive price in the luxury EV market.
Singapore: Naturally pricier due to COE, but that only boosts its exclusivity. Perfect for Orchard Road flexing.
Thailand: Thanks to EV incentives, it’scan bea Alphard alternative for the luxury-conscious buyer. Add to that a 5-year/150,000 km warranty and 8-year/160,000 km battery warranty.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
Interior luxury that feels like a first-class suite
Scandalous performance — it’s laughably quick for an MPV
Long road trips with rapid-charging technology
Packed with safety and driver-aids features
Various body styles to accommodate families, corporate executives, or VIP fleets
Disadvantages:
Premium pricing keeps it out of many pockets
Bulk size is a problem in congestion-prone cities
EV charging point networks still spotty in Southeast Asia
The Cultural Shift: Can It Oust the Alphard?
That’s the million-ringgit question: can the Zeekr 009 outset the Toyota Alphard as Asia’s no one luxury MPV of choice?
The Alphard still retains an edge: a solid resale value, Toyota‘s extensive service network, and decades of cultural preeminence. But the Zeekr 009 offers something the Alphard does not — the future. It’s cleaner, quicker, and more technologically adept.
Younger consumers, especially tech-savvy entrepreneurs and professionals, might see the Alphard as “their parents’ luxury car.” The Zeekr 009, on the other hand, echo with those who desire to signal not merely affluence, but also progressiveness and innovation.
If anything, the 009 might initiate a generation gap: Alphard for traditionalists, Zeekr for futurists.
Final Verdict: The MPV of Tomorrow, Today
The Zeekr 009 is not just wanted to fit in. It has come to redefine the concept of a luxury MPV. With It’s a boldd combination of first-class comfort, supercar like speed, cutting-edge tech, and eco-friendliness stuff.
Yes, it’s pricey. Yes, it’s huge. Yes, EV charging still has a bit of catching up to do in the area. But if you can swing it, the 009 is a vehicle beyond vehicles. It’s a status symbol for the modern age, one that is saying: “I don’t just have funds — I have vision.”
If Alphard is tradition, then Zeekr 009 is revolution. And once revolutions begin rolling, they are very difficult to stop.
FAQs On the Zeekr 009 in Southeast Asia
Q: Is Zeekr 009 coming to Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand?
Yes. It was launched in Singapore and Thailand in late 2024, and arrived in Malaysia officially in 2025.
Q: How much does the Zeekr 009 price in Malaysia?
Approximately RM 310,000 for the Executive version, with more expensive trims.
Q: What’s the real driving range of the Zeekr 009?
600 km (WLTP) and 800 km (CLTC), depending on the battery and trim.
Q: How quickly is it versus competitors?
The dual-motor AWD takes 4.5 seconds to reach 0–100 km/h, making it one of the quickest MPVs in the world.
Q: Is it superior to a Toyota Alphard?
It varies. The Alphard excels at resale and service care. The Zeekr 009 boost at performance, eco-friendliness, and technology.
