Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Zeekr is set to unveil its inaugural electric sedan, the Zeekr 007, on December 27, with deliveries scheduled to commence on January 1, 2024, the company announced today.
The launch event will take place in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, marking a significant milestone for Zeekr. The Zeekr 007 initially premiered and entered pre-sale at the Guangzhou auto show on November 17, with a pre-sale starting price of RMB 229,900 ($32,120). Customers who pre-order before the official launch will enjoy a RMB 5,000 discount, and the official pricing will be disclosed at the December 27 event.
Zeekr reported an impressive response to the pre-sale, receiving more than 25,000 pre-orders within nine days after initiating sales on November 27. The first show cars of the Zeekr 007 will soon be available in stores, according to the company.
Ahead of the official launch, Zeekr is organizing the Zeekr Power Day 2023 event on December 14, where the company will unveil its new battery. This battery will debut in the Zeekr 007, according to Guan Haitao, Zeekr’s Chief Marketing Officer.
Currently offering models like the Zeekr 001 shooting brake, the Zeekr 009 MPV, and the Zeekr X city SUV, Zeekr aims to capture niche markets. The Zeekr 007, built on Geely’s Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA), boasts dimensions of 4,865 mm in length, 1,900 mm in width, and 1,450 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,928 mm.
The electric sedan will be available in both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive versions, featuring impressive acceleration times of 5.4 seconds and 2.84 seconds from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour, respectively. All versions of the Zeekr 007 utilize an 800 V high-voltage architecture for extended range and quicker charging.
With a CLTC range of 688 kilometers for the entry-level version and 870 kilometers for the long-range variant, the Zeekr 007 aims to offer versatility to consumers. Battery suppliers include Geely’s joint venture with CATL and a company named Jidian, as indicated in the regulatory filing for the model.
