Luxury 6/7-seat MPV — 800V, Qilin battery, fridge + foldable table. Top of Chinese luxury MPV class.
⚡ Battery Electric11 commands12 apps6 Gulf tips5 quick tasks8 hacks1 quiz questionsSome estimatesModel 2026 · first launched 2023Reviewed 22 May 2026📖 14 min read
This is a model-family guide; the selected trim's figures come from its car record above. Technical content is temporarily inherited from Zeekr 009; verify the model year and software build before using commands.
Overview
Executives and large families wanting first-class MPV.
CATL Qilin battery — high energy density
800V architecture
Heatable fridge + foldable table
Yamaha Hi-Fi 16-speaker
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1 OEM video + an EV Gulf spec film
A car worth knowing
Zeekr 009 FWD 108 2026
Range740 kmBattery108 kWhPower340 HP0–100TBA
EV Gulf
Charging
Home · AC
22 kW
~6h full charge
22 kW AC.
Connector: Type 2
Fast · DC
360 kW
10–80% in 18 min
360 kW on 800V — exceptional for MPV of this size.
800V · Connector: CCS2
Cost per charge
0.224 KWD
home, 0–100%
Gulf charging notes
Qilin battery handles Gulf heat well. Auto pre-conditioning.
📍 See Kuwait charging stations on the mapOpen map →
Real-world range calculator
See your real range under heat, AC, and speed.
20°50°
80160
Estimated range
485 km
87% of nominal
Estimate — actual range varies with driving style, AC, and weather.
Charging cost calculator
Compare your EV charging cost with petrol fuel.
Electricity rate: 0.002 KWD/kWh
10300
Your yearly cost
7.3 KWD
monthly: 0.6 KWD · daily: 0.02 KWD
If petrol instead
139.613 KWD
Savings
132.313 KWD/yr
−95%
661.563 KWD saved over 5 years — that's more than half a car in some cases.
Estimate — rates vary by tier and time. Public DC fast charging usually 2-3× home cost.
Voice Commands
Choose where your car came from
The same model can understand a completely different language depending on market and software build.
ARArabic· UnsupportedENEnglish· Documented
Wake word
“Hi Zeekr”
11 commands
English is the safe default on global cars. Arabic is not shown as speakable unless it is clearly documented for the model or software build.
❄️ Climate
Activate max cooling
EN
Hi Zeekr, cool the car
🪟 Windows
Open all windows
EN
Hi Zeekr, open windows
🪟 Windows
Close all windows
EN
Hi Zeekr, close windows
🎵 Media
Start music
EN
Hi Zeekr, play music
🧭 Navigation
Navigate home
EN
Hi Zeekr, take me home
🧭 Navigation
Find nearest DC charger
EN
Hi Zeekr, nearest charger
⚡ Charging
Show SoC + range
EN
Hi Zeekr, battery level?
🅿️ Parking
Activate auto-park
EN
Hi Zeekr, park the car
🔓 Activation
Lock car
EN
Hi Zeekr, lock the car
✨ Other
Activate 2nd-row fridge
EN
Hi Zeekr, fridge on
🚪 Doors
Open sliding door
EN
Hi Zeekr, open sliding door
Voice command library — verified members only
Join free and verify your email + phone to unlock every command in Arabic, English and Chinese — with audio playback and saved shortcuts.
Verify once — it unlocks member perks across the whole platform.
Apps & Software
Official companions, cockpit software, and tools every owner needs — with Gulf availability notes.
🆉
My ZEEKR
Verified
✅ Official
Official app for GCC-spec Zeekrs sold via dealers
•Remote lock/unlock and pre-cooling
•Charging management and live status
•Tire pressure, trip history and location
•Service booking and roadside assistance
🌍 Official GCC cars (UAE/KSA/Qatar/Bahrain dealers since 2024) work fully. China-spec imports: telematics are built for China's network — the app usually won't work abroad. Buy GCC-spec if the app matters to you.
iOS🤖 AndroidFree
🧰
Import Screen Toolkit
Verified
🧩 Third-party
The community-proven kit to get YouTube, Google Maps and an Arabic keyboard onto your imported car's screen
•GBox (free): runs Google services — YouTube, Google Maps, Netflix — in a sandbox on GMS-less screens
•Aurora Store (free, open source): download Play Store apps with no Google account, straight from the screen
•Gboard: Arabic/English typing replacing the Chinese-only factory keyboard on imports
•Google Maps or Waze on the factory screen — full Gulf coverage unlike the Chinese factory nav
•Install: ADB from a laptop (adb install -g) — the same path i99dash uses. On BYD install AppManager first to unlock installs
🌍 Proven by thousands of owners (XDA + Russian and Gulf communities). Verified caveats: BYD removed ADB in v1.7+ (newer units need a downgrade or an AI Box), OTA updates can wipe apps, and video on the driver screen while moving is illegal and unsafe. APKs must be arm64-v8a.
Adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to any Android car screen
•Full CarPlay + Android Auto, wired and wireless
•No wiring changes — plugs into USB, fully reversible
•Online firmware upgrades via the AutoKit app
🌍 Thousands of Amazon owner reviews — the standard in the head-unit scene. On newer locked BYD DiLink units owners use the AI Box hardware variant instead of the APK — warranty-safe and non-invasive.
🖥️ Car Screen🤖 AndroidAPK free · dongle ~$60-90Website
🎬
Fermata Auto
Verified
🧩 Third-party
Unlocks YouTube, IPTV, video and web browsing inside Android Auto — free and open source
•Local video, IPTV (m3u) and YouTube on the car screen via Android Auto
•Built-in web browser and screen mirroring
•Works without root on Android 14/15/16
🌍 Installs on your phone (not the head unit) and needs developer mode + Unknown sources in Android Auto settings. For cars with Android Auto. Video while driving is unsafe and illegal — passengers and parked use only.
An app store of 100+ screen-adapted apps for Li Auto and Zeekr — installed from a laptop or the MagicBox dongle
•Apps re-scaled for the car displays (nav, video, music)
•Installs on all three Li Auto screens incl. the rear
•Re-install support after OTA updates
🌍 The de-facto standard in the Russian Li Auto community (Russian UI). Gulf owners can replicate the same result free via plain ADB (adb install -g) — the service just adds convenience and a curated catalog.
🖥️ Car ScreenFrom ~$90/3 months · 7-day trialWebsite
⚡
خريطة الشحن — EV Gulf
Verified
⚡ Charging
The Gulf's community charging map — live status, owner reviews, and the 'free the charger' ping
•Gulf + Jordan stations with owner reviews and comments
•Live status reports: working / broken / crowded / ICE'd
•Ping the car blocking the charger via its QR sticker
•Nearest stations to you in one tap
🌍 Every report you file earns reputation and helps the next owner — this is OUR map, grown by our community.
•Works with any ELM327 Bluetooth adapter (~$10-30)
•Reads/clears fault codes on most brands
🌍 Used-buyer alert: true battery health (SOH) is NOT exposed via standard OBD on BYD — you get SoC and voltages only. For an authoritative report before buying a used BYD: dealer diagnostic (VDS) or a pro tool like the Foxwell NT710.
Switch climate to Recirculation. Clean cabin filter bi-weekly during storm season.
🌙
Royal MPV for iftar
Zeekr 009's fridge + foldable table = dignified iftar transport for family gatherings.
🛣️
Travel with large family
140 kWh battery = 500+ km with 7 pax + AC. Riyadh-Dubai with one charge stop.
Summer Survival Mode
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Checklist to prep your EV for 50°C summers. Each item extends battery life and improves your daily drive.
Keys & Access
Zeekr App
Recommended
Bluetooth + UWB.
NFC card
Backup.
Key fob
Premium remote.
Driving Assist
Zeekr Pilot
L2+
Highway autopilot.
540° Surround View
Full cameras.
Safety
⭐
C-NCAP 5 stars
Top family safety.
🎈
10 airbags
Including 3rd row.
👶
4× ISOFIX
2nd + 3rd row.
Quick Tasks
How do I X — quick tasks every owner should know.
❄️
Pre-cool before driving
Open the car app
Climate → Pre-cool
Set timer (5-15 min)
Get in cooled
🌙
Schedule night charging
Plug in
Charge → Schedule
Set 23:00 - 06:00
Save — car charges automatically
🏕️
Camp Mode for sleeping
Park in P
Activate Camp Mode from menu
AC stays on without key
Uses ~1 kWh/hour
🔄
Software update
Connect to WiFi
Settings → Software → Check Update
Accept if available
Updates while parked (30-90 min)
👑
2nd-row VIP mode
Settings → Cabin → 2nd Row VIP
Seats recline + massage on
Fridge on, lights dim
Hacks & Secrets
Hidden features, easter eggs, and tricks you won't find in the manual — from real owners.
🌴Gulf-Specific
Pre-cool from the app at home
Open the car app 10 min before leaving. Cabin cools, battery pre-conditions for charging. Saves time, max comfort in 50° summers.
💰Money Saver
Schedule charging at off-peak rates
In countries with time-of-use rates (UAE Slab 1), schedule 23:00-06:00 to save 20-40% on your electricity bill.
🛋️Comfort
Camp Mode for sleeping or waiting
Park in P, enable Camp Mode from menu or voice command. AC stays on, screens dim. Uses only ~1 kWh/hour.
🚀Performance
Max regen for less brake wear
Set regen to highest (One-Pedal or High). Cuts brake wear 60%+ and adds 5-10% range in city traffic.
💰Money Saver
Bump tire pressure +0.2 bar in summer
A small bump (~0.2 bar above recommended) reduces rolling resistance and adds 3-5% range. Also a heat-safety win.
🌴Gulf-SpecificAdvanced
China-spec Zeekr imports — the app won't follow the car
Official GCC cars work fully with My ZEEKR. China-spec imports have China-network telematics — remote climate, location and app OTA usually won't work abroad. Buy GCC-spec if the app matters.
🌴Gulf-Specific
Sand mode — a drive mode made for the Gulf
The Zeekr 001 has seven drive modes including a dedicated Sand mode that retunes torque and traction for soft surfaces — genuinely useful on beaches and light desert tracks, and most owners never find it.
🔍Hidden Feature
Zeekr X — open the doors from the B-pillar panel
The Zeekr X's frameless doors open via an interactive B-pillar touch panel — no handle pull. Add the 24.3-inch AR head-up display and seat memory for a setup test drives never show.
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