Zeekr Announced as Official Car Partner of the Kooyong Classic

Taking place from 13-15 January 2026 at the historic Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, the prestigious exhibition tournament will showcase world-class tennis talent including Lorenzo Musetti, Nick Kyrgios, Matteo Berrettini, and Hubert Hurkaczas they prepare for the Australian Open.

The partnership unites Zeekr's revolutionary EV technology with one of tennis's most beloved traditions, celebrating the electrifying performance that defines both world-class tennis and premium electric mobility. "The Kooyong Classic represents the pinnacle of performance on the court, and Zeekr brings that same philosophy to the road," said Frank Li, Managing Director, ZeekrAustralia.

"The Kooyong audience – discerning, passionate about excellence, and appreciative of premium experiences – aligns perfectly with the Zeekr customer. Just as the world's top tennis players deliver powerful serves and sustained excellence, our vehicles offer instantaneous acceleration and ultra-fast charging that keeps drivers performing at their peak. This partnership allows us to connect with a community that shares our values of performance, innovation, and quality."

"We're thrilled to welcome Zeekr as our Official Car Partner," said Peter Johnston, Tournament Director of the Kooyong Classic. "Zeekr's commitment to premium quality, innovative technology, and outstanding performance aligns perfectly with the values of the Kooyong Classic. This partnership brings together two brands that understand what it takes to compete at the highest level."

The partnership will see the Zeekr vehicles featured prominently throughout the tournament, with the debut of the Zeekr Sanctuary – an exclusive on-site experience where tennis fans can relax and recharge between matches.

The Zeekr Sanctuary will feature:

• A mini centre court tennis media wall for photo opportunities
• The "Winning Serve" prize pool, where guests can dig through a sea of branded tennis balls to discover prizes
• Comfortable white umbrella lounging areas for relaxation
• Intelligent charging stations to keep devices powered throughout the day
• A product display showcasing the Zeekr 7X

The Kooyong Classic partnership marks an important milestone in Zeekr's Australian journey as the brand continues to expand its presence across Australia and strengthen its connection with Australian audiences.

To experience Zeekr's vehicles firsthand, visit your nearest dealership in Victoria at South Yarra, Doncaster, Geelong or www.zeekrlife.com/en-au.

The 2026 Kooyong Classic will be broadcast live and free on SBS and SBS On Demand from 13-15 January 2026.

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About Zeekr

Zeekr is the global premium electric mobility technology brand from Geely Holding Group. Zeekr aims to create a fully integrated user ecosystem with innovation as a standard. The brand utilises Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) and includes its own battery technologies, battery management systems, electric motor technologies and electric vehicle supply chain. Zeekr’s value is inequality, diversity, and sustainability. Its ambition is to become a true mobility solution provider.

Zeekr operates its R&D centre in Ningbo, Hangzhou, Gothenburg and Shanghai and boasts state-of-the-art facilities and world-class expertise. Since Zeekr began delivering vehicles in October 2021, the brand has delivered over 520,000vehicles to date including the Zeekr 001, Zeekr 001 FR, Zeekr 009 MPV, Zeekr Xurban SUV, Zeekr 007, Zeekr 7X, Zeekr MIX and Zeekr 7GT. Zeekr has announced plans to sell vehicles in global markets, and has an ambitious roll-out plan over the next 5 years to satisfy the rapidly expanding global EV demand.