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지크르 Announces Launch of Zeekr 001 and Zeekr X in Israel, Pre-sales to Commence in Q4

Geely’s premium electric vehicle (전기차) 자회사, 지크르, is set to enter the Israeli market with two EV models, following the footsteps of fellow Chinese automaker Xpeng. In partnership with Israeli dealer Union Group, Zeekr will establish a joint car distribution network in Israel, as stated in their recent press release.

The Israeli market can anticipate the arrival of the Zeekr 001 shooting brake and the Zeekr X city SUV, both scheduled for pre-sale availability in the fourth quarter, with deliveries to follow shortly after. This strategic move reflects Zeekr’s optimism regarding the Israeli market, representing a significant milestone in their global business expansion, according to Chen Yu, the company’s Vice President.

지크르, 설립일 2021, 첫 번째 모델 출시, 지크르 001, 4월 중국에서 15, 2021, 같은 해 10월에 배송이 시작됩니다. 그후에, 11월 1, 2022, Zeekr released its second model, 지크르 009 MPV (엠비브이), with deliveries starting on January 15th. 세 번째 모델, 지크르 X, 4월에 공개되었습니다 12 and began deliveries in China on June 12.

Having revealed its European strategy during the Shanghai auto show on April 18, Zeekr initiated pre-sales of the 지크르 001 and Zeekr X in Europe on June 27. 이러한 모델, 가격 책정 59,490 유로 ($65,220) 그리고 44,990 euros respectively, will initially be available for purchase in Sweden and the Netherlands, with the first deliveries expected within the year. 특히, Zeekr has adopted a direct sales model, Nio와 유사한 앱 및 프로그램, for its European operations, while in Israel, it has opted for a traditional dealership model.

In parallel news, 엑스펑, another 중국 전기차 생산자, announced a strategic partnership with Freesbe, one of Israel’s prominent automotive dealership groups, to develop their sales and service network within the Middle Eastern country. This highlights the Middle East’s significance as an expanding market for Chinese EV companies, alongside Europe and Southeast Asia.

Israel’s favorable environment for electric vehicles includes a lower purchase tax rate compared to conventional gasoline cars. Although the EV purchase tax increased to 20 percent in January 2023 and is set to rise to 35 percent from 2024 앞으로, it remains considerably lower than that imposed on gasoline-fueled vehicles. Factors such as natural gas resources, relatively low electricity prices, and high fuel costs further contribute to Israel’s conducive market for EV adoption.

(메모: Conversion rates at the time of writing are $1 = 위안 7.2324 그리고 $1 = 0.9122 유로)