Even for fast steering left and right, the car doesn’t balance, keeping a firm trajectory. The zeekr 007 and polestar 2 are both kinds of tesla model 3 competitors, but at its core, the zeekr feels a little bit more of a direct competitor, than the hatchback crossover like polestar 2. Zeekr describes the 001 as a “luxury shooting brake”.
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We're going to break down zeekr's reliability in a way that makes sense to you, the everyday driver who wants answers.
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The 2024 china new vehicle energy initial quality study sm is based on responses from 9791 vehicle owners across 81 chinese cities who purchased their cars between july 2023 and january 2024. It’s called a zeekr, and the model i’m testing is called the zeekr x. Here’s exactly why those aspirations may not be so lofty after all. How much is the zeekr x?
Zeekr falls under the geely umbrella and this model has plenty of amazing technology and battery stuff going on, and by golly it has an abundance of opulent finishes and fancy features, too. Here’s a taster of what to expect when it arrives in the middle part of 2025. It had earlier scored the same max score in euro ncap testing. But the big question on everyone's mind is:
Well, buckle up, because we're diving deep into the world of zeekr to uncover the facts and figures you need to know.
At 4,432mm long the zeekr x is longer than a volkswagen id.3 and around the same as a vauxhall astra. It is 1566mm tall, which is almost identical to the vw. The looks of the zeekr are sure to cause debate because it looks bold and interesting. There are definite hints of the old bmw i3 around the rear, but with extra creases and interesting
Its lynk&co brand participates in many professional racing competitions, which is highly recognized. The zeekr 001 rides on the sea1 version, which is designed for vehicles with a wheelbase between 3,000mm and 3,019mm, while the sea2 variant is designed for smaller vehicles. Zeekr x has a 5 star crash rating, as does the more thoroughly tested sibling smart #1. No way geely would make volvo push out an even relatively unsafe vehicle.
They've been nothing but supportive of volvo and that would kill their mo.
Confusing market positioning aside, zeekr’s products are resonating well in china.the brand has sold more than 140,000 units, about 72,000 of them happening just last year. The zeekr 007 offers 462 liters (16.3 cu. Ft.) of cargo space, which is practical. Both battery packs support v2l applications at up to 3.3 kw (ac) and v2v charging at up to 60 kw (dc).
Zeekr says the lfp battery pack has an exceptionally high energy density of 83.7% and could initially add 500 km (311 miles) of cltc range in just 15 minutes. The boot has a button up near the zeekr badge to open the hatch, and there’s a reasonable amount of space in the cargo compartment. Zeekr claims 362 litres of cargo capacity, which is fine for a smallish car, but if you need more room it’ll definitely be worth waiting for the larger 7x electric suv to arrive. Zeekr enters europe and selects global premium ev segment markets in due course.
Zeekr enters europe and selects global premium ev segment markets in due course.
I think the zeekr brand will be the luxurious one, while polestar will be the sporty one. With a price on the 70.000$ range (current swedish prices), i must admit that the zeekr seems to be a compelling car. The zeekr models are to be based on the sea platform presented in autumn 2020. [4] zeekr started delivering the 001 model in october 2021 a vehicle originally planned to be launched by sister brand lynk & co.
[5] in 2022, zeekr delivered 71,941 zeekr 001 to customers across more than 330 cities in china. Its subsidiary zeekr power covers more Zeekr charge offers a reliable and convenient public charging experience. Using zeekr charge app, you can access over 550,000 charge points in 27 european countries, find chargers that best suit your needs, and instantly pay for your charging.
The one i had on test had the same blue and white with rose gold trim combination as the 007 sedan, but the x’s interior is available in other funky colors like purple, or jade
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