Chinese luxury vehicle maker Zeekr posted its strongest monthly performance yet in Australia, exceeding 2000 deliveries for the first time during July. Its 7X mid-size electric SUV came within striking distance of the top-10 nameplate list.

Introduced locally in late 2024, the premium Geely Auto Group brand - parent to Volvo, Polestar and Lotus - has roughly doubled its Australian sales volume over the past three months. July figures showed a 2837.5 per cent year-on-year increase, reaching 2115 registrations.

The 7X led the way with 1892 units registered, securing 11th place overall and finishing just 142 units behind the related Geely EX5, which placed 10th.

Zeekr now ranks as one of Australia's leading car brands, finishing 17th among roughly 75 marques for the month and ahead of established names including Volkswagen, Nissan, BMW, Honda and Lexus.

Updated Zeekr X compact electric SUV deliveries also began strongly, with 211 units registered - representing a 229.7 per cent rise compared to the prior July.

The Zeekr 009 electric people mover recorded just 12 sales, although this still marked a 50 per cent increase on the same month last year.

"Moving from our first 1000-unit month to more than 2000 sales only three months later shows the rising trust Australian buyers place in Zeekr and the positive reaction to the updated X," said managing director Frank Li.

"The result highlights the progress we are making nationwide as customers recognise they need not sacrifice technology, design, performance, comfort or value. Buyers increasingly seek all these attributes together, and July's record underlines the appeal of Zeekr's premium electric range."

The brand now operates 18 retail sites across Australia after opening its latest outlet on the Gold Coast, with additional expansion scheduled before year end.

Zeekr plans to double its local model range over the next 12 months, adding the 7GT electric wagon along with the 8X and 9X extended-range hybrid luxury SUVs.