Zeekr 001
The Zeekr 001 (simplified Chinese: 极氪 001; traditional Chinese: 極氪 001; pinyin: Jí kè 001) is the first electric vehicle produced by Geely under the Zeekr brand and technical cousin of Lynk & Co. The vehicle was released in China in October 2021[2] and is scheduled for release in Europe in 2023.[3]
| Zeekr 001 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Geely (Zeekr) |
| Production | 2021–present |
| Assembly | China: Ningbo |
| Designer | Chris Chen |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Executive car (E) |
| Body style | 5-door shooting brake |
| Layout | |
| Platform | SEA1 platform |
| Related | Polestar 5 Lotus Eletre Zeekr 009 Polestar 4 Polestar 6 |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous motors |
| Power output |
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| Transmission | 1-speed direct-drive |
| Battery | |
| Range | up to 1,032 km (641 mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm (118.1 in) |
| Length | 4,970 mm (195.7 in) |
| Width | 1,990 mm (78.3 in) |
| Height | 1,560 mm (61.4 in) |
Overview
The Zeekr 001 was originally previewed by the Lynk & Co Zero Concept revealed in 2020. The production 001 was presented on 16 April 2021.[4] Its shooting brake design is similar to the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo and it features a similar front end to that of the Lynk & Co 05, also produced by Geely.
The 001 is based on the Sustainable Experience Architecture platform specific to the electric models of the Geely group.[5]
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Performance
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 (120 mph), 30 minutes maximum power output is equal 177 hp (132 kW; 179 PS).[6] 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.[7] A special model limited to 1,000 units will be sold in 2023 with the CATL Qilin battery containing 140 kWh to allow up to 1,000 km of range.[8]
Sales
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,[9] and continuing to prioritize local market customers ahead of a global roll-out in 2023.[2]
References
- ^ a b c Angel Sergeev (3 January 2023). "2023 Zeekr 001 Debuts With Optional 140 KWH Battery, Up To 641 Miles Of Range". motor1.com. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
- ^ a b Mark Kane (5 January 2022). "Zeekr Delivered 2,012 Cars In Its First Full Month Of Production". Inside EVs.
- ^ Scooter Doll (10 January 2022). "Zeekr announces huge delivery goals for 2022, plans for EU expansion in early 2023". Electrek. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- ^ Yeelen Möller (16 April 2021). "Zeekr 001: le shooting brake électrique de Geely". Le Moniteur automobile.
- ^ Frédéric Kevers (14 December 2020). "Lynk & Co Zero EV : 800 V et 700 km". Le Moniteur automobile.
- ^ Robin Grant (19 October 2021). "Zeekr 001: la "Polestar" cinese di Lynk & Co è bella e prodotta nella "Zeekr Intelligent Factory"". Quotidiano Motori (in Italian). Retrieved 4 February 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Drei Laurel (19 April 2021). "Geely wants to do away with 'dull' EVS with the Zeekr 001". topgear.com.ph.
- ^ Carrie Hampel (4 January 2023). "Zeekr gives its 001 the CATL Qilin battery". electrive.com. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
- ^ Mark Kane (10 January 2022). "Zeekr Target: 70,000 EV Sales In 2022 Before Expansion To Europe". InsideEVs. Retrieved 4 February 2023.