ZEEKR Arrives in Kazakhstan to Expand in Central Asia’s Leading Market

2023 August 7, Almaty, Kazakhstan. Responding to growing customer demand in Central Asia, Geely Holding Group’s electric mobility technology brand ZEEKR confirmed its arrival in Kazakhstan, the key market in the region.

ZEEKR has reached a cooperation with Orbis Auto, a leading auto vehicle distributor in Kazakhstan, to facilitate the development of a sales network in the dynamic market. Among the agreement, Orbis Auto plans to launch ZEEKR’s premium high-technology products in Kazakhstan by the fourth quarter of 2023. In Kazakhstan, ZEEKR will offer the ZEEKR 001 shooting-brake and ZEEKR X sport-utility vehicle models. The pre-sale will start in September and delivery to customers in November this year.

In Kazakhstan, ZEEKR customers will enjoy a comprehensive eco-system to users including intelligent mobility and experiences. Prior to the collaboration with ZEEKR, Orbis Auto owns extensive experience in developing luxury car brands. It plans to offer an immersive experience to users from the first contact to aftersales service and establish an all-stage service system.

Speaking about the cooperation, ZEEKR Vice President Mr. Chen Yu, expressed: “We are delighted to be working with Orbis Auto at this important stage of ZEEKR’s global expansion in Central Asia. Kazakhstan has always been an important vehicle market. We are aiming to deliver products with Orbis Auto’s exceptional customer services in Kazakhstan.”

Orbis Auto CEO Dinara Iskakova shared: "Market demand for electric vehicles is growing rapidly in Kazakhstan, so we strive to catch the trends and meet the needs of the country's motorists. We are extremely pleased about the appointment as a partner of ZEEKR. The partnership between ZEEKR and Orbis Auto opens a new chapter in the history of the Kazakhstan automotive market."