{"id":9462,"date":"2025-06-17T12:29:05","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T04:29:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/?p=9462"},"modified":"2025-06-18T08:55:25","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T00:55:25","slug":"mou-carro-and-zeekr-seal-the-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/mou-carro-and-zeekr-seal-the-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"Carro and ZEEKR seal the deal: A new era for EVs in Malaysia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carro and Zeekr leadership teams officially signed the Memorandum of Understanding at Carro\u2019s flagship store in Puchong, Malaysia, on 16 June 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>MOU signing marks the official start of a game-changing partnership<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16 June 2025<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Carro and Zeekr signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carro\u2019s flagship Retail Experience Centre in Puchong, Malaysia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; and with it, a powerful message: customers can get better accessibility to the premium EVs sector. This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in Malaysia\u2019s electric vehicle (EV) space, as Zeekr officially appoints Carro as its latest authorised dealer.<\/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 - Executives from Zeekr and Carro\" 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<h2>What this partnership means<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this partnership, customers in Malaysia can now make a booking for the <strong>Zeekr 009, Zeekr X<\/strong> and <strong>Zeekr 7X<\/strong> &#8211; all three of the brand\u2019s flagship premium EVs &#8211; directly on<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/en\/zeekr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">carro.co\/zeekr<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or at any Zeekr Space nationwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But this deal goes beyond car sales. It represents a complete EV ownership experience, backed by Carro\u2019s full ecosystem:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Financing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/rb\/finance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genie Financial Services<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Servicing &amp; repair<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/en\/workshop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carro Care<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Insurance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/coverro.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coverro<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9455\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9455\" style=\"width: 8192px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9455 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MOU-2.jpg\" alt=\"Carro x Zeekr MOU signing - Zeekr 009\" width=\"8192\" height=\"5464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MOU-2.jpg 8192w, https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MOU-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MOU-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 8192px) 100vw, 8192px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9455\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Unveiling of the Zeekr 009!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Zeekr 009<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Zeekr 009<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 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): <\/span><b>RM310,000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (for first 500 bookings)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luxury (7-Seater AWD): <\/span><b>RM349,800<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultra Luxury: <\/span><b>RM359,800<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Zeekr X<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Zeekr X<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 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: <\/span><b>RM155,800<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flagship: <\/span><b>RM172,800<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Zeekr 7X<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Zeekr 7X <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">comes in 3 different ranges. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/en\/zeekr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-order NOW<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and enjoy Carro\u2019s introductory offer:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RWD Standard: <\/span><b>RM182,000<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long Range RWD: <\/span><b>RM195,000<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performance AWD: <\/span><b>RM230,000<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9470\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9470\" style=\"width: 734px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9470 \" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Zeekr-7X.png\" alt=\"Zeekr 7X - Carro Introductory Price\" width=\"734\" height=\"235\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9470\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>(Note: The above prices are on-the-road prices, excluding insurance.)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>A shared vision: Tech, trust, and premium experience<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both Carro and Zeekr are known for their commitment to technology and customer experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9471\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9471\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9471 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ZEEKR-2.jpg\" alt=\"Carro x Zeekr MOU signing - Ernest Chew Speech\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ZEEKR-2.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ZEEKR-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ZEEKR-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ZEEKR-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9471\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introductory speech by<\/span><\/i> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ernest Chew, Chief Financial Officer of Carro<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Carro <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9483\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9483\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9483 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Zeekr-Carro-Fong-Hon-Sum-1.jpg\" alt=\"Carro x Zeekr MOU signing - Fong Hon Sum speaking to the media\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Zeekr-Carro-Fong-Hon-Sum-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Zeekr-Carro-Fong-Hon-Sum-1-768x546.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Zeekr-Carro-Fong-Hon-Sum-1-1536x1092.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Zeekr-Carro-Fong-Hon-Sum-1-2048x1456.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9483\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Fong Hon Sum, CEO of International Marketplace at Carro, speaking to members of the media<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\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 <strong>Fong Hon Sum, CEO of International Marketplace at Carro<\/strong>. \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><b>Zeekr <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is committed to driving the future of transportation with cutting-edge technology, and this latest appointment reflects its strong commitment towards ensuring that customers are able to easily access and own an Electric Vehicle (EV).<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9484\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9484\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9484\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Alex-Bao-Zeekr-1.jpg\" alt=\"Carro x Zeekr MOU signing - Alex Bao Speech\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Alex-Bao-Zeekr-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Alex-Bao-Zeekr-1-768x546.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Alex-Bao-Zeekr-1-1536x1092.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Alex-Bao-Zeekr-1-2048x1456.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9484\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introductory speech by<\/span><\/i> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alex Bao, Managing Director of Zeekr Southeast Asia<\/span><\/i><\/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 <strong>Alex Bao, Managing Director of Zeekr Southeast Asia<\/strong>. \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<h2>Details of the MOU<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are currently 3 showrooms, known as <strong>Zeekr Space<\/strong>, located in Petaling Jaya and IOI Mall Puchong.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As part of the partnership, <strong>Carro and Zeekr will be opening 4 new dealerships and 3 new authorised workshops<\/strong> across Kuala Lumpur and Seremban. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customers who buy a Zeekr vehicle from Carro can look forward to the standard dealer warranty, plus access to a full suite of Carro services, including financing, aftersales and insurance services with Genie Financial Services, Carro Care and Coverro, respectively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>A bold future for Carro in Malaysia<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9473\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9473\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9473 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ZEEKR-9.jpg\" alt=\"Zeekr x Carro MOU - Signing\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ZEEKR-9.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ZEEKR-9-768x395.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ZEEKR-9-1536x790.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ZEEKR-9-2048x1054.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9473\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Left to right: Alex Bao, Managing Director of Zeekr SEA and Fong Hon Sum, CEO of International Marketplace, Carro, signing the MOU<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This isn\u2019t Carro\u2019s first move into new car sales &#8211; it recently began offering <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/carro-new-cars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new cars<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Singapore in March 2025. But Malaysia marks its <\/span><b>second official expansion into the Brand New category<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reinforcing Carro\u2019s commitment to new product lines and more variety in its inventory.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And with Zeekr\u2019s lineup of premium, high-performance EVs now in the picture &#8211; including the <\/span><b>009 MPV<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the sport-focused <\/span><b>Zeekr X <\/b>and <b>Zeekr 7X<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Malaysian drivers now have something truly exciting to look forward to.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Ready to drive into the future?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can now book your Zeekr 009, Zeekr X or Zeekr 7X online at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/en\/zeekr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">carro.co\/zeekr<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or visit your nearest Carro showroom to learn more.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Carro and Zeekr leadership teams officially signed the Memorandum of Understanding at Carro\u2019s flagship store in Puchong, Malaysia, on 16 June 2025. MOU signing marks the official start of a game-changing partnership On 16 June 2025, Carro and Zeekr signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at Carro\u2019s flagship Retail Experience Centre in Puchong, Malaysia &#8211; &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":9464,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[536],"tags":[202,425,423,426,428,427],"class_list":["post-9462","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-announcements","tag-carro","tag-ev","tag-zeekr","tag-zeekr-009","tag-zeekr-7x","tag-zeekr-x"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9462","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=9462"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9462\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9486,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9462\/revisions\/9486"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9464"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9462"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9462"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/my\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9462"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}