Zeekr Commences Production of Right-Hand Drive SUVs for Overseas Markets

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Zeekr, the premium electric vehicle (EV) subsidiary of Geely Holding Group, has initiated mass production of the right-hand drive variant of its Zeekr X SUV, marking a significant step towards its expansion into overseas markets. The company announced that deliveries of the first right-hand drive Zeekr X city SUVs are scheduled to commence in the third quarter of this year.

In a recent Weibo post, Zeekr stated, “Zeekr will fully enter the right-hand drive market as globalization continues to accelerate,” highlighting the strategic importance of this move.

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While the Chinese mainland predominantly utilizes left-hand drive vehicles, several countries and regions in Southeast Asia, Commonwealth countries, and some island nations opt for right-hand drive models, making this production variation crucial for Zeekr’s international growth strategy.

Zeekr had earlier opened reservations for the right-hand drive Zeekr X and Zeekr 009 MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) in Thailand on March 25. The company intends to collaborate with multiple car dealerships in Thailand to penetrate the market, with local deliveries of the right-hand drive Zeekr vehicles expected to commence in the third quarter.

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Moreover, Zeekr is poised to enter the Singaporean auto market following a partnership agreement with Premium Auto inked on December 28 last year. The company plans to introduce the Zeekr 009 and the right-hand drive version of the Zeekr X in Singapore, with deliveries slated to begin in the third quarter of 2024.

In a bid to expand further into the Hong Kong and Macau markets, Zeekr signed a deal with local distributor Kam Lung Motor Group on October 26, 2023. While the left-hand drive model will debut in Macau by the end of 2023, the right-hand drive version is slated to launch in Hong Kong and Macau in 2024.

See also: Zeekr Sets New Delivery Record in May, Surpassing 18,000 Vehicles

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Zeekr’s delivery figures continue to soar, with 18,616 vehicles delivered in May, surpassing the previous record of 16,089 vehicles in April. The company’s January-May deliveries totaled 67,764 vehicles, reflecting a remarkable 111.68 percent year-on-year increase.

Having gone public on the New York Stock Exchange on May 10, Zeekr currently boasts a market cap of approximately $6 billion, positioning itself as a key player in the global EV market, albeit below Nio’s market cap of $10.2 billion.

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