Zeekr is pivoting from being an electric vehicle-only brand, adding new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models – and they could come to Australia. The Zeekr 9X PHEV, a Rolls-Royce-aping large SUV, was revealed at the 2025 Shanghai auto show in April before its interior and preliminary specs were announced earlier this month as order books opened in China. Supplied Credit: CarExpertIt could be the second hybrid in Zeekr Australia showrooms, given the local arm has previously told CarExpert another model is potentially on the way – now expected to be the 8X PHEV SUV. While the Starray uses a 1.5-litre petrol engine and single electric motor, the 9X runs a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor on each axle and a 70kWh battery. Supplied Credit: CarExpertA ‘Hyper’ performance flagship uses a third electric motor for a 1030kW total and 0-100km/h in a claimed 3.1 seconds.