Zeekr Delivers Record EV Sales in May as Premium Models Drive Growth

China's premium electric vehicle market continues to show strong momentum, with Zeekr, the premium EV brand of Geely Auto, reporting its highest-ever monthly delivery performance in May. The company delivered 34,377 vehicles during the month, representing an 81.81% increase compared to the same period last year and an 8.15% rise from April. The achievement highlights the brand's ability to expand its presence despite intense competition in the country's rapidly evolving electric vehicle sector.

The record monthly result significantly boosted the company's year-to-date performance. During the first five months of the year, Zeekr delivered 143,201 vehicles, marking a 93.42% increase compared to the corresponding period last year. According to the company, the average transaction price per vehicle rose by 52.4% year-on-year. This improvement was largely supported by growing demand for the brand's premium vehicle portfolio, which continues to attract customers seeking higher-end electric and hybrid mobility solutions.

Higher-priced products from the Zeekr 9 and Zeekr 8 series played a major role in the company's performance during May. These premium models accounted for nearly half of total monthly deliveries and emerged as important contributors to both revenue growth and profitability. The increasing contribution from premium vehicles demonstrates the company's strategy of strengthening its position in higher-value market segments rather than relying solely on volume expansion.

The Zeekr 9X large hybrid SUV has become one of the brand's standout products. The company stated that cumulative deliveries of the model have exceeded 60,000 units, while its average transaction price has surpassed 530,000 yuan. Zeekr also noted that within the Chinese vehicle market segment priced above 500,000 yuan, approximately one out of every three vehicles sold is a Zeekr 9X. The company expects the model to begin entering overseas markets during the third quarter of the year.

Zeekr Premium Model Performance Highlights

The company's premium vehicle lineup continues to expand its market influence across multiple segments and regions.

The Zeekr 8X also delivered encouraging results, reaching 5,757 units in May. Deliveries of versions equipped with the Geely Afari Smart Driving (G-ASD) H7 advanced driver assistance system have already begun. Meanwhile, the higher-specification variant featuring the G-ASD H9 intelligent driving system is scheduled to officially start deliveries in July. These technology-focused offerings reflect the company's ongoing efforts to strengthen its competitiveness in the intelligent mobility segment.

The Zeekr 7X SUV continues to perform strongly in international markets. Cumulative global deliveries have surpassed 160,000 units, and the model has achieved leading sales positions within its segment across Hong Kong, Australia, Malaysia, and Mexico. The growing international acceptance of the model demonstrates the brand's expanding global footprint and supports its ambitions to become a recognized premium electric vehicle manufacturer beyond China.

Other vehicles in the company's portfolio, including the Zeekr 001 and 007 GT, also maintained solid market demand. During May, firm orders for Zeekr SUV models once again exceeded 10,000 units, indicating sustained customer interest across multiple product categories. The broad appeal of the lineup provides the company with a diversified foundation for future growth and helps reduce dependence on any single model.

Zeekr has further reinforced its market position through an active product launch strategy. In mid-May, the company introduced an updated version of the Zeekr 009 MPV with a starting price of 413,800 yuan. Earlier, it launched a limited fifth-anniversary edition of the Zeekr 001, priced at 365,000 yuan. The continuous introduction of new products is expected to support ongoing sales growth while strengthening the brand's competitiveness in premium vehicle segments both domestically and internationally.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Zeekr's delivery performance in May?
Zeekr achieved its highest-ever monthly delivery result in May by delivering 34,377 vehicles. This represented an 81.81% increase compared to the same month last year and an 8.15% rise from the previous month. The strong performance was driven by growing demand for premium models such as the Zeekr 9X and 8X. The result also contributed to cumulative deliveries of 143,201 vehicles during the first five months of the year, highlighting sustained growth momentum.

Which Zeekr models contributed most to the company's growth?
Premium models from the Zeekr 9 and Zeekr 8 series were the primary contributors to growth. Together, they accounted for nearly half of total deliveries in May and played a significant role in increasing average transaction prices. The Zeekr 9X exceeded 60,000 cumulative deliveries, while the Zeekr 8X recorded 5,757 deliveries during the month. These models have become important growth drivers for both profitability and sales expansion across the company's portfolio.