Chinese automaker Geely marked a milestone on December 23 as the initial batch of its Zeekr 007 mass-produced pure electric sedans rolled off the production line in China. The vehicle, available for presale since November’s Guangzhou Auto Show at a starting price of 229,900 yuan (31,800 USD), is set to launch two versions, standard (CLTC 688 km) and ultra-long-range (CLTC 870 km), on December 27, with deliveries scheduled to commence on January 1, 2024.
Designed with Geely’s new minimalist design language, Hidden Energy, the Zeekr 007 boasts a medium-sized sedan profile, measuring 4880(4865)/1900/1450 mm with a 2928 mm wheelbase and a curb weight of 2150 kg. The model is offered in six exterior colors: dawn brown, clear sky blue, mist silver, misty gray, bright moon white, and polar night black.
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Equipped with an advanced driving assistance system, the Zeekr 007 features lidar, 12 high-definition cameras, five millimeter-wave radars, 12 ultrasonic radars, and an NVIDIA Orin X chip.
The first batches of #ZEEKR007 rolled off the production line and is ready for delivery! pic.twitter.com/BQCkCzyzOm
— Zeekr (@ZeekrGlobal) December 23, 2023
Available in both two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive, the two-wheel drive variant is powered by a rear 310 kW Silicon Carbide (SiC) motor, achieving a 5.4-second 0–100 km/h acceleration time. Meanwhile, the four-wheel drive variant employs a combination of 165 kW front and 310 kW rear SiC motors, achieving an impressive 2.84-second 0–100 km/h acceleration time.
The entire series adopts an 800V high-voltage architecture and features Zeekr’s self-developed Golden Battery pack. Geely claims that the Golden Battery is the world’s fastest mass-produced lithium iron phosphate battery, with a maximum charging power of 500 kW and a maximum charging rate of 4.5C. According to the company, a 15-minute charging session can replenish the battery life by more than 500 km.
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Internally, the cockpit hosts a 15-inch floating OLED central control screen, an LCD instrument panel, a 35.5-inch AR-HUD, and a two-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel. The center console includes two wireless charging pads for mobile phones and a concealed storage compartment. Additionally, the cockpit features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip.
To enhance its eco-friendly profile, the interior predominantly employs low-carbon and renewable materials, such as 100% recyclable fabric and water-based PU leather.
