LDV MIFA 9 vs Zeekr 009

The LDV MIFA 9 starts from $104,000 before on-road costs, while the Zeekr 009 opens at $135,900. That makes the LDV MIFA 9 the more affordable entry point by $31,900.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $114,400 and $149,490 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The LDV MIFA 9 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Zeekr 009 gets a 15.1-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The LDV MIFA 9 stands out with V2L that you will not find on the Zeekr 009. The Zeekr 009 counters with head-up display, wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats and Yamaha audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the LDV MIFA 9 gets leatherette upholstery while the Zeekr 009 offers nappa leather.

The LDV MIFA 9 uses a Electric Motor producing 180kW and 350Nm of torque, sent through a single speed to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 12 seconds.

The Zeekr 009 responds with a Electric Motor making 450kW and 693Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.5 seconds.

The Zeekr 009 has the clear power advantage at 450kW vs 180kW. In the real-world sprint, the Zeekr 009 is 7.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 90kWh (LDV MIFA 9) vs 116kWh (Zeekr 009), giving WLTP ranges of 440km and 620km. DC fast charging peaks at 120kW (LDV MIFA 9) vs 150kW (Zeekr 009).

The LDV MIFA 9 measures 5,270mm long on a 3,200mm wheelbase, 61mm longer than the Zeekr 009 at 5,209mm (3,205mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Zeekr 009 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 466L in the LDV MIFA 9 and 425L in the Zeekr 009, giving the LDV MIFA 9 a 41L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 160,000km (LDV MIFA 9) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Zeekr 009). Both match on warranty length.