Geely’s Zeekr Brings 7GT Electric Wagon to Australia in Fourth Quarter

Zeekr will launch its 007 GT electric shooting brake in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2026. The rollout targets buyers in the brand’s latest right-hand-drive market.

Geely Auto’s premium EV arm presented the car under the export badge Zeekr 7GT at the Sydney EV show on Thursday. It withheld local pricing and final specification sheets.

Sydney Debut Follows European Rollout

The Australian arrival follows a six-month push across Europe. Zeekr entered Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden in January, then expanded to 16 European markets by July by adding France, Italy, and Spain.

Showrooms in China first received the 007 GT in April 2025 as the brand’s second estate model alongside the larger 001. Both vehicles share their platform with the 007 sedan.

Battery Architecture and Market Strategy

An April refresh in China upgraded the 007 GT to a 900-volt electrical architecture capable of 6C charging rates. Local executives have not confirmed whether Australian-spec models will retain that charging speed or receive regional adjustments.

Offering a shooting brake in Australia reflects a deliberate calculation against standard electric SUVs. Rival Chinese brands continue to battle for volume in family crossovers. Zeekr is using wagon silhouettes to build premium ground against legacy European marques.

That approach brings operational hurdles. Australian luxury buyers expect rapid DC fast-charging performance and established dealer footprints. Withholding pricing until the fourth quarter leaves local distributors managing interest without hard commercial terms.

Volume Growth Anchors Export Drive

Data from the China Passenger Car Association ranks the 007 GT first in global shooting brake deliveries through the first eight months of 2026. Monthly international shipments topped 10,000 units in August, taking cumulative lifetime sales across the wagon lineup past 400,000 vehicles.

Broader group deliveries accelerated through the third quarter. September sales hit 37,216 vehicles, up 103.85 per cent year on year, to secure a sixth straight monthly record. Volume across the first nine months reached 288,404 units, more than doubling tallies from the same period in 2025.

What Australian Buyers Are Waiting to See

Australian demand will test the carmaker while it reshuffles older product lines at home. Domestic deliveries of the flagship 001 fell 21.50 per cent over the first eight months of the year. That drop triggered 10,000 yuan factory insurance subsidies ahead of an early 2027 platform overhaul.

Distributors must still confirm final Australian specifications, local trim levels, warranty terms, and right-hand-drive delivery schedules ahead of the fourth-quarter commercial debut.