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Zeekr Begins First Large-Scale Overseas Shipment of Flagship 9X SUV to UAE

Chinese new-energy vehicle brand Zeekr dispatched its first large-scale overseas shipment of the 9X hybrid SUV to the UAE on September 26, 2026. The vehicles departed from Fuzhou Port's Jiangyin Port Area as part of the company's global expansion. Zeekr confirmed that the flagship SUV is priced above RMB 800,000 for the UAE market.

Published Source: UAE-China Chamber of Commerce
Photo: UAE-China Chamber of Commerce

Chinese premium new-energy vehicle manufacturer Zeekr, a subsidiary of Geely Auto Group, dispatched its first large-scale overseas shipment of the 9X flagship hybrid SUV to the United Arab Emirates on September 26, 2026, according to the UAE-China Chamber of Commerce.

The shipment departed from the Jiangyin Port Area of Fuzhou Port as part of the company's broader global expansion strategy.

Zeekr confirmed that the flagship hybrid model is priced above RMB 800,000 for the UAE market, featuring an advanced hybrid configuration engineered for extended driving range and premium mobility.

The initiative represents a commercial rollout aimed at expanding the direct distribution of Chinese luxury automotive vehicles across the UAE and Gulf markets.

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