China's Zeekr rolls out EV in Australia, next stop New Zealand

China's Zeekr rolls out EV in Australia, next stop New Zealand

People walk in front of a Zeekr 009 model electric vehicle (EV) being showcased at SXSW Sydney, in Sydney, Australia October 14, 2024. REUTERS/Stella Qiu

Chinese EV maker Zeekr has begun sales of its first model for Australia – one of two slated for 2024 and both will also launch in New Zealand later this year as it seeks to make Oceania a key overseas market.