{"id":9448,"date":"2025-06-16T13:12:45","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T05:12:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/?p=9448"},"modified":"2025-06-17T12:13:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T04:13:40","slug":"zeekr-appoints-carro-as-latest-authorised-dealer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/zeekr-appoints-carro-as-latest-authorised-dealer\/","title":{"rendered":"ZEEKR appoints Carro as latest authorised dealer in Malaysia, reflecting strong commitment to enhance customer accessibility in the premium EV sector"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Partnership plans include 4 new Zeekr showrooms and 3 Carro Care workshops to support retail and maintenance efforts<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carro\u2019s robust ecosystem to provide financing, insurance, body &amp; paint, and maintenance services for new Zeekr car purchases\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malaysia is the second market for Carro to expand to Brand New cars, with the 009 and X models available for bookings on <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/en\/zeekr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">carro.co\/zeekr<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Kuala Lumpur, 16 June 2024<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Zeekr, the world&#8217;s leading premium new energy vehicle group, has appointed Carro as its latest authorised dealer in Malaysia. Both companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Carro\u2019s flagship store in Puchong, Malaysia on 16 June 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zeekr is committed to driving the future of transportation with cutting-edge technology, and this latest appointment reflects its strong commitment in ensuring customers are able to easily access and own an Electric Vehicle (EV).<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9454\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9454\" style=\"width: 8192px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9454 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MOU-1.jpg\" alt=\"Carro x Zeekr MOU signing\" width=\"8192\" height=\"5464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MOU-1.jpg 8192w, https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MOU-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MOU-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 8192px) 100vw, 8192px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9454\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>From left to right: Tay Ee Ran, Jason Wang, Alex Bao, Fong Hon Sum, Ernest Chew and Derrick Eng<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe positive response we have received from the Malaysian market over the past few months reflects the growing appreciation for Zeekr\u2019s premium electric vehicles,\u201d says <\/span><b>Alex Bao, Managing Director of Zeekr Southeast Asia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cThis momentum reinforces our commitment to expanding our presence in Malaysia, and our partnership with Carro represents a significant milestone in that direction &#8211; enhancing both our sales network and after-sales capabilities to better support our customers. This collaboration also aligns with our broader business strategy as we prepare for the introduction of our next important model, the Zeekr 7X.\u201c\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carro is Asia Pacific\u2019s largest online automotive marketplace and Malaysia\u2019s most trusted used car platform. This collaboration marks yet another significant milestone for the automotive unicorn, as they expand to Brand New car sales in another market. Earlier in March 2025, Carro in Singapore started selling parallel-imported cars, which are supported by in-house warranties and aftersales services by Carro Care, as well as in-house financing by Genie Financial Services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThis is a really exciting step for us, as we offer even more automotive options to our customers in Malaysia,\u201d says <\/span><b>Fong Hon Sum, CEO of International Marketplace at Carro<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cWe\u2019re seeing a growing market in Malaysia for hybrid and electric vehicles, with developing infrastructure and tax exemptions in place, and we\u2019re ready to provide these services to Malaysians who are keen to make the switch to EVs. Our expertise within the EV sector has us well-placed to handle inspections, repairs, and maintenance, and we\u2019re so excited to have Zeekr as our partner.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zeekr car owners can look forward to greater accessibility and convenience within the EV sector in the long run, as they look forward to the standard dealer warranty, plus access to a full suite of end-to-end Carro services, including financing, aftersales and insurance services with Genie Financial Services, Carro Care and Coverro, respectively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are currently 3 showrooms, known as Zeekr Space, located in Petaling Jaya and IOI Mall Puchong. There are also plans to open up 4 new Zeekr Space showrooms (in Juru Autocity, Klang Valley and Seremban) and 3 new authorised Carro Care workshops, in partnership with Carro.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zeekr set foot in Malaysia in December 2024, marking its debut with two models: t<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">he 009 MPV and the X model SUV. These two premium vehicles are celebrated for their EV technologies, spaciousness and exceptional user experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Zeekr 009<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9456\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9456\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9456 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MOU-3-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Carro x Zeekr MOU signing - Zeekr 009\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MOU-3-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MOU-3-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MOU-3-1536x992.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MOU-3-2048x1323.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9456\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Unveiling the Zeekr 009<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>Zeekr 009<\/strong> redefines business travel with its blend of luxury, innovation and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sustainability \u2013 available in 3 variants:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Executive (7-Seater FWD), RM310,000 (for first 500 bookings)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luxury (7-Seater AWD), RM349,800\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultra Luxury, RM359,800<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Zeekr X<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>Zeekr X<\/strong> combines dynamic performance with everyday versatility \u2013 available in 2 variants:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium, RM155,800<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flagship, RM 172,800\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Note: The above prices are on-the-road prices, excluding insurance.)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To buy a Zeekr 009\/X model or make a booking, head to any Zeekr Space or <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/carro.co\/zeekr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">carro.co\/zeekr<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">****<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>About Zeekr Group<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zeekr Group, headquartered in Zhejiang, China, is the world&#8217;s leading premium new energy vehicle group from Geely Holding Group. With two brands, Lynk &amp; Co and Zeekr, Zeekr Group aims to create a fully integrated user ecosystem with innovation as a standard. Utilizing its state-of-the-art facilities and world-class expertise, Zeekr Group is developing its own software systems, e-powertrain and electric vehicle supply chain. Zeekr&#8217;s values are equality, diversity, and sustainability. Its ambition is to become a true global new energy mobility solution provider.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For any media enquiries, please contact: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cyrus Law, Head of marketing, Southeast Asia \u2013 Malaysia <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:cyrus.law@zeekrlife.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cyrus.law@zeekrlife.com<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M: +6016-891 5396\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>About Carro<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founded in 2015, Carro is Asia Pacific\u2019s largest online used car marketplace. By offering a trustworthy and transparent experience, Carro transforms the traditional way of buying and selling cars through proprietary pricing algorithms, AI-enabled capabilities, and innovative technological solutions. As of March 2025, Carro has started selling Brand New cars in Singapore.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headquartered in Singapore, the unicorn startup has raised over S$700 million from Softbank Vision Fund and several sovereign funds. It recorded its best-ever full-year positive EBITDA of S$43 million in FY2024. Together with its subsidiaries and business lines, Carro is supported by more than 5,000 employees across Asia-Pacific:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carro, Asia Pacific\u2019s largest online used marketplace with a strong key presence Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand, and a recent expansion into Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carro Care Powered by Jardine &amp; Cycle, Carro\u2019s in-house refurbishment and after-sales servicing capabilities\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genie Financial Services, a next-generation fintech automotive financing provider in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MPM Rent, leading mobility solutions company in Indonesia specialising in leasing\/fleet financing transportation services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Innorithm, a next-generation fleet management solutions company leveraging state-of-the-art IoT and machine learning\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kaidee, Thailand&#8217;s largest online shopping and classifieds platform<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information, email <a href=\"mailto:marketing@carro.co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">marketing@carro.co<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Partnership plans include 4 new Zeekr showrooms and 3 Carro Care workshops to support retail and maintenance efforts Carro\u2019s robust ecosystem to provide financing, insurance, body &amp; paint, and maintenance services for new Zeekr car purchases\u00a0 Malaysia is the second market for Carro to expand to Brand New cars, with the 009 and X models &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":9454,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[536],"tags":[425,423,426,427,422],"class_list":["post-9448","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-announcements","tag-ev","tag-zeekr","tag-zeekr-009","tag-zeekr-x","tag-zeekr-x-carro"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9448","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9448"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9448\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9482,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9448\/revisions\/9482"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9454"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9448"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9448"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9448"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}