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Zeekr 001

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Zeekr 001
Overview
ManufacturerZeekr(Geely)
Production2021–present
AssemblyChina:Ningbo
DesignerChris Chen
Body and chassis
ClassExecutive car(E)
Body style5-doorshooting brake
Layout
PlatformSEA1 platform
RelatedPolestar 4
Ji Yue 01
Lotus Eletre
Powertrain
Electric motorPermanent Magnet Synchronous motors
Power output
  • (RWD)
  • 272 PS (268 hp; 200 kW) peak
  • 90 PS (89 hp; 66 kW) 30 min maximum
  • (AWD)
  • 544 PS (537 hp; 400 kW) peak
  • 180 PS (180 hp; 130 kW) 30 min maximum
  • 1,265 PS (1,248 hp; 930 kW) peak (001 FR)
Transmission1-speed direct-drive
Battery
  • CATL Qilin Battery
  • 86 kWh (310 MJ)[1]
  • 100 kWh (360 MJ)[1]
  • 140 kWh (500 MJ)[1]
Rangeup to 1,032 km (641 mi)
Plug-in chargingV2L:3.3 kW
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,000 mm (118.1 in)
Length4,970 mm (195.7 in)
Width1,990 mm (78.3 in)
Height1,560 mm (61.4 in)

TheZeekr 001(simplified Chinese:Cực khắc 001;traditional Chinese:Cực khắc 001;pinyin:Jí kè 001) is the firstelectric vehicleof theZeekrbrand, owned byGeely Automobile Holdings.The vehicle was originally previewed as theLynk & CoZero Concept[2]and revealed in 2020 at the Beijing Auto Show,[3]but in October 2021 it was instead released inChinaas the Zeekr 001[4]and is scheduled for release inEuropein 2023.[5]

The Zeekr 001 claims to be the world's first mass-produced EVshooting brake.[6]

Overview

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The production 001 was presented on 16 April 2021 at theAuto Shanghaiand launched in October 2021 in the Mainland Chinese market.[7]Its shooting brake design is similar to thePorsche Panamera Sport Turismoand it features a similar front end to that of theLynk & Co 05,a model from another brand in theGeely Automobile Holdingsgroup of companies and maybe not a coincidence, as the 001 model was developed by SwedishCEVTasLynk & CoZero Concept.

The 001 is based on theSustainable Experience Architecture platformspecific to the electric models of the Geely group.[8]

Performance

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The top of the trim variant of the 001 has electric motors on both the front and rear axle, putting out a combined output of 536 hp (400 kW; 543 PS) and 700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft) of torque and can propel the 001 from 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 3.8 seconds, speed max over 200 km/h (124 mph), 30 minutes maximum power output is equal 177 hp (132 kW; 179 PS).[9]Zeekr is claiming that the 001 can run on a full charge for up to 700 km (435 mi), and its charging setup will give it 120 km (75 mi) worth of power in just five minutes of charging time.[10]A special model limited to 1,000 units will be sold in 2023 with theCATLQilin battery containing 140 kWh to allow up to 1,000 km (621 mi) of range.[11]

2023 model

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In January 2023, the upgraded 2023 model Zeekr 001 has been announced. The 2023 model replaced the JapaneseDensomotors with Chinese Vremt motors. Vremt (Viridi E-Mobility Technology) is a subsidiary of Zeekr's parent companyGeely.[12][13]Upgraded Zeekr 001 offers an option for 140kWhCATLQilin batteries, with a maximum range that can exceed 1,000 kilometers.[14]

2024 model

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Zeekr 001 2024 facelift

In February 2024, the Zeekr 001 received a major update, with the exterior following the style of the 001 FR performance variant unveiled months ago. The interior system features the Zeekr OS 6.0 system, a 15.05 inch 2.5K OLED centre screen and a 35.5 inch AR-HUD. The platform now supports 800V high voltage charging system with battery options including a 95kWh and 100kWh battery. Ranges could go up to 675km, 705km, and 750km based on different trim levels.[15]The model was shown to reach 546 kW charging speed at aZeekr V3 Supercharger.[16]

2025 model

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In August 2024, after only six months of the release of 2024 model, Zeekr launched the 2025 model, with the upgrade of Geely's own Haohan Smart Driving 2.0 system, which significantly enhances the autonomous driving capabilities. The hardware of Haohan Smart Driving 2.0 consists of 1lidar,12 high-definition cameras, 5 millimeter wave radars and 12 ultrasonic radars. The autonomous driving chip is upgraded from the dual EyeQ5H ofMobileye,which has only 48Tops of computing power, to dualNvidiaOrinX, which has 508Tops of computing power.[17]

Due to the extremely frequent vehicle model changes, almost three times facelift within one year, the 2025 model launch has triggered strong protests from existing car owners. Pressured by the fierce protests, comment function in the live stream room of the new model launch conference were banned throughout the process.[18]Some owners broke into the Zeekr's headquarter for protest, asking for compensation.[19]Zeekr declined the owners' request to switch to new the Haohan system, said the Haohan and Mobileye's solution adopts different hardware layout in terms of chips, system control, and wiring layout, which is impossible to get a hardware upgrade, but the old Mobileye's system would continue to be updated.[20][21]

Safety

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Euro NCAPtest results
Zeekr 001 Long Range RWD (LHD) (2024)[22]
Test Points %
Overall:
Adult occupant: 35.9 89%
Child occupant: 43.5 88%
Pedestrian: 53 84%
Safety assist: 15.1 83%

Zeekr 001 FR

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Zeekr 001 FR

In September 2023, Zeekr announced a limited performance edition, 001 FR (Future Road), featuring quad electric motors that could deliver 1,248 hp (931 kW; 1,265 PS) in total, as well as track-level brakes and suspensions, carbon fibre parts and a "tank turn" mode.[23]It would be built on 800V platform with a 100 kWh CATL Qilin battery. Zeekr planned to deliver 99 vehicles per month.[24]

Sales

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Zeekr 001 in a car dealership inVilnius,Lithuania

2,012 units were sold in more than 150 cities across China during the first full month of production in November 2021, with 199 additional units during October 2021. The company stated its plan to ramp up production during 2022 with a target of 70,000 vehicles,[25]and continuing to prioritize local market customers ahead of a global roll-out in 2023.[4]

Guinness World Records

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Zeekr 001 has set two world records.[26]The first one was for the fastest drift by an electric car, at 208 km/h.[27][28]The second world record was for the fastest slalom by an EV with 50 cones in 49.05 seconds.[29]

References

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  19. ^"Đột phát! Lão xe chủ vọt vào tổng bộ đại lâu duy quyền, cực khắc nửa năm sửa khoản hai lần dẫn tranh luận".sohu.Retrieved19 August2024.
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