Zeekr has joined forces with digital finance platform Driva to deliver a new novated leasing solution aimed at simplifying EV ownership for Australian employees and employers alike.
The partnership integrates Driva’s fully digital novated leasing platform directly into the Zeekr website, enabling prospective buyers to access electric vehicles with less friction and greater financial efficiency.
Starting from June 2025, customers can use Driva’s self-service tools to get instant quotes and compare leasing options — all without leaving the Zeekr site.
Streamlining EV Access for Employees
Novated leasing remains one of the most effective ways for eligible employees to make the switch to electric, especially under Australia’s current Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption for low- and zero-emission vehicles.
“This approach allows drivers to enjoy the benefits of GST efficiencies and EV-focused government initiatives,” the announcement states, “all while removing the complexity typically associated with traditional car financing.”
The new partnership between Zeekr and Driva promises to remove some of the key barriers facing EV adoption: affordability, transparency, and simplicity. For finance teams and HR departments looking to offer EV salary packaging benefits, the platform provides a way to manage vehicle selection and employee engagement more efficiently.
A Modern Leasing Solution for a New Generation of EVs
Zeekr, the premium electric vehicle brand from Geely Holding Group, has been steadily building its presence in Australia with a focus on design, engineering excellence, and digital innovation. Driva brings a matching level of modernisation to the novated lease process — replacing legacy systems with a user-friendly, tech-driven platform.
“Driva’s tech-driven leasing platform eliminates the inefficiencies of traditional leasing providers,” the companies said in a joint statement. “With transparent pricing, low fees, and a customer-first approach, the platform ensures Zeekr drivers benefit from affordability and clarity every step of the way.”
What It Means for Fleets and Employers
For Fleet Managers and Sustainability Managers, the Zeekr–Driva partnership offers a new path to electrification that aligns with employee choice and cost efficiency.
Instead of expanding the fleet through direct ownership, organisations can encourage staff to adopt EVs through salary packaging, reducing the organisation’s Scope 1 emissions while leveraging the tax savings associated with novated leasing. With no FBT on eligible EVs and a growing appetite among employees to drive electric, this model continues to gain traction as a low-risk way to decarbonise transport.
Finance Managers may also appreciate the integration of lease quotes and approvals into a digital platform that reduces paperwork and improves cost visibility.
