Zeekr Unveils Upgraded Zeekr 001 with Enhanced Features and Lowered Costs

The upgraded specifications and reduced prices of the Zeekr 001 are anticipated to maintain its competitiveness in the midst of intense pricing competition, aiding Zeekr in reaching its goal of doubling sales this year.

زيكر, the luxury electric vehicle (EV) شركة تابعة لمجموعة جيلي القابضة, has unveiled the revamped Zeekr 001 نموذج فرامل الرماية. The company aims to keep this flagship model competitive by introducing upgraded specifications and lower prices, addressing the challenges posed by fierce price competition.

ال 2024 زيكر 001 was officially launched at an event in Hangzhou, مقاطعة تشجيانغ, where Zeekr is headquartered. The updated model boasts the 800 V electrical system, a distinguishing feature shared with premium models like the Zeekr 007, launched in recent months.

Most electric vehicles introduced in recent years have utilized the conventional 400 V platform. The higher voltage of the 800 V system facilitates faster charging and reduced energy consumption, albeit at a higher component cost.

Zeekr continues to offer four variants of the updated Zeekr 001, including two WE Editions, both priced at a starting point of RMB 269,000 ($37,370). Another ME version starts at RMB 299,000, and a YOU version starts at RMB 329,000.

These prices represent a reduction compared to the Zeekr 001’s prices in recent months, even after discounts.

سابقا, ذا زيكر 001, in its four versions, had starting prices ranging from RMB 300,000 إلى الرنمينبي 386,000 before discounts. في أغسطس 2023, a promotional offer lowered the starting prices to RMB 269,000 والرنمينبي 319,000 for two entry-level versions, extending the promotion through January 15, 2024.

The latest pricing maintains the 2024 Zeekr 001’s starting price at the same level as the 2023 model’s post-promotion price, with a RMB 20,000 reduction for the higher-trim variants.

In addition to the price adjustments, Zeekr has implemented significant upgrades to the specifications of the Zeekr 001, while retaining the same exterior design.

Among the WE variants, one features a single motor with an upgraded peak power of 310 كيلوواط, compared to the previous 200 كيلوواط. This enhanced powertrain enables the vehicle to accelerate from 0 ل 100 كم / ساعة في 5.9 الثواني, an improvement over the 6.9 seconds of the old model.

The other three versions are equipped with dual motors, boasting a combined peak power of 580 كيلوواط. The dual-motor WE version can accelerate from 0 ل 100 كم / ساعة في 3.5 الثواني, while the other two versions achieve the same feat in 3.3 الثواني.

The dual-motor WE version is powered by a 95-kWh capacity Shenxing Battery from CATL, offering a CLTC range of 675 الكيلومترات. CATL launched the Shenxing Battery in August 2023, featuring lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry and claiming a 400-km range on a 10-minute charge.

ال 2024 زيكر 001 supports 5C charging, أخذ فقط 11.5 دقائق للشحن من 10 في المئة إلى 80 المائه, adding 472 kilometers of range, as stated during the launch event.

The other three variants are powered by the 100-kWh capacity Qilin Battery, also from CATL, based on lithium ternary chemistry. The Qilin Battery, introduced on June 23, 2022, is compatible with both LFP chemistry and lithium ternary chemistry.

Despite having the same chemistry and pack size, the Qilin Battery offers a 13 percent increase in power compared to the 4680 battery, as claimed by CATL at the battery launch.

The single-motor زيكر 001 with Qilin Battery achieves a CLTC range of 750 الكيلومترات, while the dual-motor versions achieve a CLTC range of 705 الكيلومترات. These versions support a maximum charge multiplier of 4C and take 15 دقائق للشحن من 10 في المئة إلى 80 المائه.

زيكر المحدث 001 now includes standard LiDAR placed on the roof, enhancing the capabilities of the assisted driving system. It also features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 رقاقه, the preferred cockpit chip for recent high-end models.

Hardware upgrades extend to various areas, including air suspension, audio, مقاعد, and satellite communications.

زيكر المحدث 001 retains Mobileye’s assisted driving solutions. Through collaborative research and development, زيكر and Mobileye aim to expand coverage of high-level ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) functionality in urban areas to over 60 cities by the end of March and to more than 90 percent of China’s cities in the second quarter.