Zeekr Accessories: A Practical Guide to the 001, 007, 009 and 7X
CarMoods TeamZeekr is still a new name on Australian roads, which is exactly the problem for owners trying to accessorise one. Search "steering wheel cover" or "key case" at most accessory shops and you'll get generic fits never designed around the 001's cabin, the 009's dashboard, or the 7X's console. Zeekr's cars also do a few things differently — dual key systems, large glass areas, and a heavy reliance on the central touchscreen — so the usual fitting advice doesn't always apply. This guide covers what actually suits a Zeekr, model quirks included.
Why Zeekr owners need brand-specific accessories
Zeekr, part of the Geely group alongside brands like Volvo and Polestar, builds around a tech-first approach: frameless doors, minimal physical buttons, and keyless entry that layers a fob with an NFC card and phone-as-key. That's convenient, but it also means the right accessories differ from a mainstream petrol SUV. A key case has to work with the NFC card as well as the fob. A steering wheel cover has to suit a wheel trimmed in leather and Alcantara suede rather than plain vinyl. And cabin protection has to account for a lot more glass overhead than most cars carry.
Protecting the key, fob and NFC card
Most Zeekr models ship with three ways to get in: a physical key fob, an NFC card tapped against the door pillar, and a phone-based digital key. The fob and card both use short-range radio and near-field communication, and both are more fragile than they look — a fob dropped often enough cracks at the seam, and an NFC card carried loose in a wallet picks up scratches that can stop it reading reliably.
A well-fitted zinc alloy shell solves the fob problem without interfering with the internal antenna, which is the real risk with a generic case: cheap metal shells that weren't designed for a specific key shape can shield the fob's signal enough to cause intermittent locking or unlocking. A case built to the Zeekr fob's exact dimensions avoids that.
Zeekr Zinc Alloy Smart Key Cover — Fits 7X, 001, 007 and 009
If you'd rather go with leather over metal, goatskin and stitched leather shells are a common upgrade — they wear in rather than scratch, and most keep the fob's buttons accessible without needing to remove the case each time you need to lock or unlock manually. A separate holder for the NFC card is worth having too, since a bare card living loose in a bag or wallet is the most common way owners report a card that's stopped reading cleanly.
The same passive-entry caution applies here as to any keyless car: a fob left near a door or window overnight can, rarely, be picked up and relayed by thieves using cheap signal-boosting gear. Storing the fob away from external walls, or in a signal-blocking pouch, removes the risk. A Zeekr's NFC card is a useful fallback too, since it only works at very short range and isn't vulnerable to the same trick — a dedicated spare NFC keyless entry card is also worth keeping in a wallet if the household shares one car.
Goatskin Leather Key Case — Zeekr X, 001, 009
Zinc Alloy Leather Key Cover — 001, 7X, 009, X
NFC-Slot Key Cover — 7X, 009, 007, 001
NFC Card Key — Zeekr 001, 007, 009, X
Steering wheel covers: matching the material to the trim
Zeekr wheels are usually finished in leather and Alcantara-style suede, sometimes with a flat bottom on performance-leaning models. That mixed trim makes cover fitment fairly forgiving, but it also means a cheap slip-on cover looks and feels out of place against the factory finish. Leather covers with hand or machine stitching hold their shape better over time than moulded silicone, and a properly sized one won't bunch up around the 9 and 3 o'clock grip points.
Anti-Slip Leather Cover — Zeekr 7X
Hand-Stitched Leather Cover — Zeekr 7X
Ultra-Thin Cover — 001, 007, 009, 7X
An ultra-thin cover suits a Zeekr with wheel-mounted touch controls close to the rim, since a thick padded cover can make those harder to reach or trigger by accident. A lighter-coloured cover also runs noticeably cooler to the touch than black on a 35-degree afternoon under direct sun.
Where the factory Alcantara trim needs protecting rather than covering, a set of anti-scratch protection stickers is a lower-profile option a full cover can't match, and a universal leather cover suits owners who'd rather not commit to a brand-specific print.
When measuring for any cover, run a tape measure across the rim's outer diameter rather than trusting the spec sheet, since covers are sized to the physical wheel, not the marketing figure — a wheel listed as roughly 38cm across can vary by a centimetre or more between trim levels, and that's enough to make a cover feel loose or overly tight at the seam.
Charging cable storage and everyday EV care
All current Zeekr models use the CCS2 connector, the standard for public DC fast charging in Australia, plus a Type 2 socket for AC charging at home or a destination charger. What nobody warns new EV owners about is what the cable itself does to a boot: a loose CCS2 cable picks up brake dust, road grime and moisture, and a wet, dirty cable is not something you want touching your hands or boot carpet after a rainy charging stop.
Waterproof Charging Cable Storage Bag
A waterproof organiser bag keeps the cable, adaptor and charging cards together, which matters more than it sounds — a cable rattling loose in the boot is a common source of scuffs on interior trim. Our guide to EV charging cable storage covers bag sizing in more depth, and the new EV owner checklist is worth a look if you're only weeks into ownership.
Cabin comfort for longer drives
Zeekr's seats are well shaped out of the box, but the brand's low, sporty driving position doesn't suit every body on longer trips, especially if your Zeekr is doing double duty as a family or interstate car. A headrest and lumbar pillow shaped around the car's headrest posts sits flush rather than at an angle, which matters more after two hours than it does in the driveway.
Headrest & Lumbar Support Pillow Set
Dealing with glass, heat and cleaning
Several Zeekr models carry a large fixed glass roof and a lot of glass area, which is great for cabin light but a genuine heat problem parked outdoors on an Australian summer day — dashboard and door plastics can reach temperatures well above the surrounding air, and a centre touchscreen exposed to direct sun for hours ages faster than one that's shaded. A custom-fit windscreen sunshade is the single most effective, lowest-effort fix, and it protects the leather and dash trim from UV fading in the process. For everyday cleaning, avoid anything with ammonia or heavy solvents near the touchscreen or digital instrument cluster — both typically carry an anti-glare or oleophobic coating that ammonia-based cleaners strip over time. A microfibre towel and a soft interior brush handle dust in vents and stitching far better than an all-purpose cloth, and stay gentle on both Alcantara trim and glass.
Small fixes that add up
A handful of low-cost details finish the job. Exterior charge port and door outlets on some Zeekr models sit as bare metal contacts when not in use, and a simple dustproof cap keeps grit and moisture out between charges — cheap insurance against a connector that corrodes or reads intermittently. A textured gear shift knob adds grip where the factory shifter can feel slippery with damp or sunscreen-covered hands, and an armrest console cover protects the console lid from scuffing, since it's the single most-touched surface in the cabin.
Armrest Console Cover — Zeekr 7X
Dustproof Door Outlet Cover — Zeekr 7X
Gear Shift Knob — 001, 007, 7X
Finishing touches and gift-worthy extras
Zeekr's badge is distinctive enough that branded extras don't feel like an afterthought. A fully automatic folding umbrella with the Zeekr badge is a genuinely useful boot item for Australian weather, and a temperature-display thermos bottle suits anyone doing long commutes who wants a coffee that's still hot at the other end. Either makes a sensible gift for an owner who already has the essentials covered.
If you're comparing notes with owners of other Geely-group and Chinese-market EVs, our guides to GAC accessories and GWM, Chery, Jaecoo and Geely accessory basics cover similar ground — key protection, cabin cooling and charging cable storage recur across this end of the market, which says more about shared engineering than any one brand.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Will a universal steering wheel cover fit my Zeekr?
Often yes, since most Zeekr wheels sit within common diameter ranges, but measure the outer rim circumference before buying rather than relying on the model name — trim variations can shift the actual size by a centimetre or more.
2. Does a metal key case interfere with the NFC card or the fob signal?
A properly designed zinc alloy case shouldn't, because it's shaped to leave the antenna area clear. Generic metal cases not designed for the specific fob shape are the ones more likely to cause intermittent reading, so it's worth choosing a case made for your exact model.
3. How do I stop my Zeekr's cabin overheating with the glass roof?
A custom-fit windscreen sunshade is the biggest single improvement, since it blocks the sun before it heats the dashboard rather than trying to cool the cabin down afterwards. Parking in shade and cracking a window slightly on very hot days both help further, where it's safe to do so.
4. What's the safest way to clean the central touchscreen?
Use a dry or barely damp microfibre cloth and avoid ammonia-based or alcohol-heavy glass cleaners, which can strip the anti-glare coating over time. A dedicated screen-safe cleaner or plain water is the safer everyday choice.
5. Are Zeekr accessories different from other Geely-group brands like Volvo or Polestar?
The underlying platforms share some engineering, but Zeekr's key shapes, wheel trims and console layouts are generally its own, so accessories made specifically for Volvo or Polestar usually won't fit a Zeekr cleanly. It's worth checking the product listing names the exact model before buying.
Zeekr ownership in Australia is still young enough that most accessory shopping means sorting the genuinely model-specific from the generic. Start with the key, since it's the accessory most likely to cause a real problem if it's the wrong fit, then work through steering wheel protection, cabin cooling and charging cable storage. Browse the full Zeekr accessories collection to see the current range, or our interior accessories collection for general cabin upgrades that suit any EV.
