The world’s first electric-powered shooting brake from Geely

New EV This is an extraordinary EV development ever achieved by the Chinese automaker, while the world's car manufacturers are currently competing to create electric vehicles with high cruising ranges. As quoted from CarNewsChina, there's an automotive brand from China launched its new hatchback electric-powered car called Zeekr 001. It debuted as the Lynk & Co Zero concept at the 2020 Beijing Auto Show, and then the electric car has morphed into its current name since  2022.

The Zeekr 001 a Chinese electric car produced by Geely's subsdiary while on a test drive in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. (Picture from: CarNewsChina)

Then who is Zeekr? This is one of the Geely's subsdiary car brands which only focuses on premium electric vehicles. The car produced with four models that have CLTC mileage each of 546 km, 656 km, 741 km, and 1032 km. So that those latest electric cars reportedly would be sold in the price range of CN ¥300,000 – ¥386,000 or equivalent to Rp. 678.4 million to Rp. 872.9 million. Basically, the Zeeker 001 electric-powered car, which was launched in early 2023, has the same appearance as the previous model which also has 5 doors, 5 passenger seats, with dimensions of 4,970 mm in length, 1,999 mm in width and 1,560 mm, and a 3,005 mm wheelbase.

The Zeekr 001 is the launch model for Geely’s all-new electric vehicle brand that produces high-tech, higher-end EVs aimed at young-at-heart buyers. (Picture from: CarSales)

 Reportedly, the Zeeker 001 will be available in a choice of new body colors, namely orange, blue and night black. In addition, there is also a premium class variant called You Edition which provides an optional sports feature package at an additional cost of CN ¥35 thousand (Rp. 79 million). The package consists of 22-inch multi-spoke forged wheels, Brembo six-piston pillar calipers, perforated brake discs, Alcantara interior and racing seats.

The Zeekr 001 has a minimalist impression of the dashboard layout, with an 8.8-inches instrument panel and a 14.7-inches central control screen. (Picture from: InNews.id)

Inside its cabin, all its five seats covered by Nappa leather, and are available in four colors; carbon black, nitrogen blue, platinum gray and titanium brown. Meanwhile, the front seats have heating, ventilation and massage features. Besides that the Zeeker 001 has a minimalist impression of the dashboard layout, with an 8.8-inches instrument panel and a 14.7-inches central control screen, and the rear passengers also have an access to a 5.7-inches multifunction touchscreen. For the safety, the Zeekr 001 is equipped with an advanced driving assistance system that supports functions such as active lane changes, detours on construction roads and autonomous ramp passing.

The Zeekr 001 has been designed as a world car and it’s expected to find itself on the European market by the end of 2022. (Picture from: CarSales)

In terms of performance, the Zeekr 001 consists of two versions based on the drive system, namely the Four-Wheel Drive and the Rear-Wheel Drive variants. Well, for the Four-Wheel Drive version, it's powered by dual motor produces 400 kW of power and a peak torque of 686 Nm, with acceleration from 0 to 100 kph in just 3.8 seconds. This version is also equipped with ternary lithium batteries with capacities of 86 kWh and 100 kWh, with a range of 546 km and 656 km respectively for the CLTC.

The Zeekr 001 is equipped with an advanced driving assistance system that supports functions such as active lane changes, detours on construction roads and autonomous ramp passing. (Picture from: CarSales)

Meanwhile, the Rear-Wheel Drive version produces 200 kW of power and 343 Nm of peak torque. This version is equipped with Qilin CATL (China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle) batteries, CATL's third generation of cell-to-pack technology batteries, with capacities of 100 kWh and 140 kWh, which can achieve a range of 741 km and 1,032 km respectively. All of these Zeekr 001 variants also support a fast charging system.

Thus, the Chinese automaker claims that the Zeekr 001 is the world's longest-range EV so far with a range of 1,032 km. However, the variant with range of 1,032 km, is produced in limited quantities, namely only 1,000 units, and deliveries of all car variants are expected to start in the second quarter of 2023. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ZEEKR | CARNEWSCHINA | CARSALES ]

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