In Europe, Zeekr's first official brand stores will open in Stockholm and Amsterdam before the end of this year, then subsequently throughout Western Europe by 2026.
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Zeekr's first direct offline stores will open in the Netherlands, Sweden by the end of the year, and it will be in most of Western Europe by 2026.
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Geely Holding Group's premium electric vehicle (EV) brand Zeekr has started pre-sales of two models in Europe, after announcing plans to enter the market two months ago.
Zeekr is bringing the Zeekr 001 shooting brake as well as the Zeekr X city SUV to Europe with starting prices of 59,490 euros ($65,150), and 44,990 euros, respectively, according to a press release today.
Both models will go on sale first in Sweden and the Netherlands, with first deliveries expected to begin within the year, Zeekr said.
Similar to its local counterpart Nio (NYSE: Nio), Zeekr will bring its direct sales model from China to Europe.
Zeekr's first direct offline stores will open in Stockholm, Sweden, and Amsterdam, Netherlands, by the end of the year, and it will be in most of Western Europe by 2026, according to the release.
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Zeekr was officially launched as an independent company in March 2021, with its first model, the Zeekr 001, launched on April 15, 2021, and deliveries in China starting in October 2021.
The Zeekr 001 is currently offered in four versions in China with starting prices of RMB 300,000 ($41,410), RMB 300,000, RMB 349,000 and RMB 386,000 respectively.
On November 1, 2022, Zeekr's second model, the Zeekr 009 MPV, was officially launched, and its delivery started on January 15.
On April 12, Zeekr unveiled its third model, the Zeekr X, and its deliveries in China began on June 12.
The Zeekr X is currently offered in three versions in China, with starting prices of RMB 189,800, RMB 209,800 and RMB 209,800 respectively.
On April 18, Zeek announced its European strategy on the first day of the Shanghai auto show, stating that its European headquarters will be located in Amsterdam.
In the Netherlands, Zeekr offers three versions of the Zeekr 001 with starting prices of 59,490 euros, 62,490 euros and 67,490 euros respectively. Zeekr X is offered in two versions in the Netherlands with starting prices of 44,990 euros and 49,490 euros respectively.
In Sweden, the Zeekr 001 is available in three versions starting at 677,000 SEK ($62,760), 707,000 SEK and 757,000 SEK. The Zeekr X is available in two versions in Sweden starting at 550,000 SEK and 595,000 SEK.
The Zeekr 001 and Zeekr X were developed at Zeekr's global design and development center in Gothenburg, Sweden, the company said in April.
Zeekr's European team of more than 1,500 engineers and designers is already in place and has produced multiple models for the Geely. Their long-standing experience has been a core strength of Zeekr's successful entry into Europe, the company said.
Zeekr delivered 8,678 vehicles in May, bringing January-May deliveries to 32,013, up 117.66 percent from the same period last year, according to figures released earlier this month.
The company is aiming to double deliveries this year from last year's 71,941 units to about 140,000.
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Nearly 20 percent of Zeekr 001 and Zeekr 009 owners have opted to buy an additional Zeekr X, Zeekr said.
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Zeekr, Geely's premium electric vehicle (EV) brand, has begun deliveries of the Zeekr X, its third production vehicle, which was officially launched two months ago.
Zeekr delivered the Zeekr X to its first owners in 25 cities in China today, according to a press release.
Zeekr was officially launched as an independent company in March 2021 with two other models, the Zeekr 001 hatchback and the Zeekr 009 MPV, currently on sale.
The company delivered 8,678 vehicles in May, up 7.12 percent from 8,101 vehicles in April and its fourth sequential increase.
By the end of May, Zeekr's cumulative deliveries since inception stood at 109,961 vehicles, data monitored by CnEVPost show.
Zeekr launched the Zeekr X on April 12, and the model is produced at one of Geely's plants in Chengdu, Sichuan province in southwestern China, rather than the Ningbo plant in Zhejiang province where the Zeekr 001 and Zeekr 009 are produced.
The Zeekr X is available in three versions, one starting at RMB 189,800 ($26,580) and the other two at RMB 209,800.
The Zeekr X has been available for pre-order since launch, and the model is targeting 40,000 deliveries this year. Zeekr is aiming to double its overall deliveries this year from last year to about 140,000 units.
Nearly 20 percent of Zeekr 001 and Zeekr 009 owners have chosen to purchase an additional Zeekr X to meet the travel needs of different family members, the company said today.
The average order amount for the Zeekr 001 was RMB 336,000 and for the Zeekr 009 RMB 527,000, it said when it announced May delivery figures on June 1.
The Zeekr X is available in both a four-seat version and a five-seat version, and the company said today that 70 percent of consumers are now opting for the four-seat version.
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The first production vehicles of the Zeekr X rolled off the production line today and will be shipped to stores in various cities, with first deliveries expected to begin in the middle of this month.
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Zeekr, Geely's premium electric vehicle (EV) brand, saw the first production vehicles of its third model, the Zeekr X, roll off the production line as deliveries approach.
The first production vehicles of the Zeekr X rolled off the production line today and will be shipped to stores in various cities, with first deliveries expected to begin in the middle of this month, Zeekr said.
On April 12, Zeekr launched the Zeekr X, a model it hopes will become the benchmark for luxury compact cars.
The Zeekr X comes in three versions, with one starting at RMB 189,800 ($26,670) and the other two at RMB 209,800.
The Zeekr X has been available for pre-order since its launch, and the model aims to deliver 40,000 units this year.
Zeekr was officially launched as a separate company in March 2021, and models currently on sale include the Zeekr 001 hatchback and the Zeekr 009 MPV, both of which are built at the company's plant in Ningbo, Zhejiang province.
The Zeekr X is not built in Ningbo, but at a Geely plant in Chengdu, Sichuan province, which CnEVPost visited in April and saw the highly automated production line.
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The plant that produces the Zeekr X incorporates advanced manufacturing technologies including 5G, AI, and industrial big data to drive product development with a digital twin, Zeekr said in a press release today.
The factory's smart manufacturing system has a rigorous, comprehensive, and high standard of quality testing to ensure the quality of the Zeekr X, the company said.
As the delivery of the Zeekr X enters its countdown phase, Zeekr's channel touchpoints are in full swing, it said.
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As of May 31, Zeekr's direct stores are opening at an average rate of one store every two days and now cover 73 cities, including 304 stores, the company said.
Zeekr delivered 8,678 vehicles in May, up 100.42 percent from 4,330 vehicles in the same month last year and up 7.12 percent from 8,101 vehicles in April.
This is the fourth sequential increase in monthly deliveries for Zeekr, after a big drop in deliveries in January due to the shutdown of the Ningbo plant for upgrades.
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The Zeekr X, an electric SUV from Geely, was released in April. Geely plans to sell the car in Europe at a later date.
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On May 26, a Chinese netizen shared that he drove his Zeekr 001 passing through a high altitude area until the battery was completed exhausted without any additional charging, which lasted 11 hours.
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In the January-May period, Zeekr delivered 32,013 vehicles, up 117.66 percent from a year earlier. The company is targeting about 140,000 deliveries this year.
Zeekr, Geely's premium electric vehicle (EV) brand, delivered 8,678 vehicles in May, up 100.42 percent from 4,330 in the same month last year and up 7.12 percent from 8,101 in April, according to data released today.
This is Zeekr's fourth sequential increase in monthly deliveries, after a big drop in deliveries in January due to a plant shutdown for upgrades.
In the January-May period, Zeekr delivered 32,013 vehicles, up 117.66 percent from 14,708 units in the same period last year, and the company is targeting to double its full-year deliveries this year to about 140,000 units compared to 2022.
By the end of May, Zeekr's cumulative deliveries since its inception stood at 109,961 vehicles, data monitored by CnEVPost showed.
Zeekr is currently delivering the Zeekr 001 shooting brake as well as the Zeekr 09 MPV, for which the company does not release breakout figures.
The average order amount for the Zeekr 001 is RMB 336,000 ($47,290) and RMB 527,000 for the Zeekr 009, it said.
The Zeekr 001 is currently offered in four versions with starting prices of RMB 300,000, RMB 300,000, RMB 349,000 and RMB 386,000, respectively. The Zeekr 009 is currently offered in two versions with starting prices of RMB 499,000 and RMB 588,000, respectively.
Zeekr was officially established as an independent company in March 2021, and its first model, the Zeekr 001, was launched on April 15, 2021, with deliveries beginning in October 2021.
On November 1, 2022, Zeekr's second model, the Zeekr 009 MPV, was launched, and its deliveries began on January 15.
On April 12, Zeekr launched its third model, the Zeekr X, which it hopes will become the benchmark for luxury compact cars.
The Zeekr X comes in three versions, one starting at RMB 189,800 and the other two at RMB 209,800.
The Zeekr X is taking reservations and deliveries will begin in June, with the model aiming to deliver 40,000 units this year.
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The Zeekr CS1E is a mid-size electric sedan that will debut in Q3 this year with a LiDAR sensor and a price range of 28,000 - 42,000 USD.
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The Zeekr 009 MPV from Geely will soon get the version with four seats. Its luxuriousness will be enhanced.
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With Toyota's reluctance to embrace the EV revolution, Chinese premium EV brands, like Zeekr, are eyeing the luxury MPV space as a chance to charge big money.
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Zeekr, Geely's premium EV brand, has introduced a luxurious MPV called the Zeekr 009. But why would a Chinese premium EV brand make an expensive people mover?
MPVs in the West have largely died out from their hay day in the 90s. Nowadays referred to as ”Soccer Mum Vans,” they don't have the swankiest of images. In China, there is a smattering of low-end MPVs for sale but most of the action in this segment happens at the top-end.
MPVs are mostly statement vehicles, a sign of wealth and success; they're chauffeur-driven rides of the wealthy. My experience living in China for the past decade, the absolute epitome was the imported Toyota Alphard.
With Toyota's reluctance to embrace the EV revolution, Chinese premium EV brands, like Zeekr, are eyeing the luxury MPV space as a chance to charge big money and show off their tech and quality nouse.
The large grille, a mainstay of the luxury MPV space, is perhaps a necessary evil. Behind it 154 programmable dot-matrix LEDs dubbed “The Spring of Light.” Distinct square LED daylight running lights, a break from the EV norm of LED Light bars.
It's a big square front end, with deliberate and unapologetic styling. It's a brutal-looking thing. But there's something quite cool about that, especially in all-black.
The side profile is long, square, and functional. Darkened pillars give the roof the illusion of floating, with some choice of chrome accents down the side, including the door handles.
Thankfully the door handles are normal door handles; Unlike so many EVs that try to create new intricate ways of opening a door, confusing every passenger you have.
The whole rear is cleaved in half by its chrome belt line. A huge rear windscreen gives gobs of rearward visibility. Something you'll need in this 5.2-meter long MPV. The rear end carries over the styling cues from the Zeekr 001 with its fin design in its rear LED light bar. The rear-end styling isn't as abrasive as the front-end and offers a clean look.
The interior of the Zeekr 009 boasts premium materials that solidify its status as a top-notch vehicle. From the abundance of Nappa leather, micro suede, and metal touch points, to the borrowed styling cues from the Zeekr 001, such as the steering wheel and gear selector, this vehicle exudes class.
The ambient lighting, which primarily resides in the rear, is a deliberate styling choice rather than an ambitious soft under-glow.
All seats are comfortable, with multiple options for heat, ventilation, massage, and adjustment. However, it's the second row that truly shines. As a luxury MPV, the second-row seats are essential, and the Zeekr 009 delivers plenty of room and adjustment options.
In fact, the layout of the three rows is incredibly well thought out, with even the third row providing ample space while still allowing for a trunk space of 37 liters with the seats up and a cavernous 2979 liters with the third row down.
Entertainment in the rear is delivered through a roof-mounted 15.6 LCD screen controlled by a remote. While it may seem archaic, it makes sense given the amount of legroom in the second row.
The first and second-row seats also boast headrest speakers, bringing the total speaker count up to 20 for the super-powerful Yamaha system.
The second row is truly the place to be with its HDMI connection for screen mirroring, roof-mounted camera for conference calling, pull-out solid metal tables, and built-in 60W fast charging for each seat.
Overall, the Zeekr 009's interior is classy, comfortable, and functional, with a particular focus on the second row to deliver a luxury MPV experience
The Zeekr 009 is available in two trims: the WE Edition and ME Edition.
WE Edition
ME Edition
The Zeekr 009 is positioned as a premium vehicle, but its pricing is surprisingly reasonable compared to the Toyota Alphard in China, which commands a price of between $121,000-134,000.
One of the major selling points of the Zeekr 009 is that it is the world's first vehicle to be equipped with CATL's Qilin battery, which offers a 13% increase in power compared to a pack of the same size filled with Tesla's 4680 cells. CATL Qilin is an advancement in the cell to pack packaging rather than cell chemistry. But it offers impressive gains.
DC fast charging is of course available and quoted at 10-80% in 28mins.
Upfront the driver is greeted with a 10.2-inch digital instrument panel and a 15.4-inch central LCD touchscreen which together with the rear screen is powered by a Snapdragon 8155 CPU.
The central infotainment screen is snappy and well laid out. However, there is no English UI, but you can't blame Zeekr for that, especially when it's highly unlikely the 009 will be released in Europe.
There's a 5G connection, plenty of USB-C connections, and a wireless phone charger. All pretty standard tech on premium and even mid-level EVs in China nowadays. I do wish there was a HUD, but it's not a dealbreaker. A voice assistant is also included, but again in China, this is a somewhat standard affair.
In the second row, you'll find Zeekr's smart bar, a 3.4-inch circular LCD panel on the door that controls the third zone A/C, as well as capacitive touch buttons for the rear windows and panoramic roof shade.
Zeekr's Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) is powered by the Mobileye Supervision full-stack ADAS solution. While they have promised a more advanced ADAS suite called the Zeekr Autonomous Driving (ZAD) that can be added for a one-time fee, it is not yet available. The ZAD promises to provide exceptional ADAS capabilities for complex driving scenarios.
Currently, the Zeekr 009 comes standard with a level 2 ADAS system that includes Lane Keep Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), as well as Zeekr's Highway Autopilot (ZNP).
The ADAS sensor array includes seven 8MP cameras, twelve ultrasonic radars, one milliwave radar, and four 2MP cameras for the 360-degree camera system.
The Mobileye Supervision solution is vision-based, which means that the Zeekr 009 does not have LiDAR. All the data collected by the sensors is processed by dual Mobileye EQ5H chips that deliver 48 TOPs.
For an MPV, the Zeekr 009 has a ridiculously powerful dual-motor drivetrain. Delivering 400kW (544hp) of power and 686Nm (506ft-lbs) of torque to the pavement; it smashes 0-100kph in 4.5s.
While it's unclear why an MPV needs this level of power, it certainly adds some fun to the driving. The Zeekr 009 can come to a stop from 100kph in 36.9m, which is impressive, but the sheer mass of the vehicle is felt during heavy braking.
Driving dynamics are nothing to write home about, as expected, but it delivers a comfortable ride thanks to its air suspension and CDC. While this sort of vehicle is not ideal for high-speed cornering, the tires do a commendable job, but no matter what physics cannot be overcome. This is very much a comfortable point-and-squirt kind of speed. Slow in, fast out.
Ultimately, the Zeekr 009 is designed to deliver comfort to the person in the back, most likely the "Big Boss." The rear seats are feature-packed, relaxing, and remarkably comfortable, making them perfect for long chauffeured journeys.
Would I buy a Zeekr 009? I'm not wealthy or important enough to warrant a luxury chauffeured ride, but if I were, I'd take the Zeekr 009 over the Toyota Alphard any day of the week.
However, the decision isn't as simple as that. In my city, the Alphard still reigns supreme as the go-to MPV that screams "I've made it." Even though the Zeekr 009 is a superior product with a lower price point, those with seemingly endless pools of money aren't price sensitive.
But in larger cities where getting a license plate for an internal combustion engine is expensive and difficult, the Zeekr 009 may be a popular seller.
In my city, I think I'd still be a maverick for choosing it over the Toyota Alphard. But I'd be right, they'd be wrong. And I'd have $40,000-50,000 in my back pocket, a better vehicle and a big smug smile on my face.
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