Zeekr has unveiled the updated Zeekr 001 shooting brake, introducing major upgrades in powertrain, battery, and autonomous driving capabilities while keeping its exterior design largely unchanged.
The 2026 Zeekr 001 starts at RMB 269,800 ($37,820), up from the previous model’s RMB 259,000. A RMB 10,000 trade-in subsidy brings the effective starting price down to RMB 259,800 ($36,410) for orders placed before December 31. The model is offered in four variants priced at RMB 269,800, RMB 269,800, RMB 299,800, and RMB 329,800.
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Built on a new 900-volt high-voltage architecture, an upgrade from the previous 800-volt system, the 2026 Zeekr 001 promises faster charging and improved performance. The all-wheel-drive variant delivers up to 680 kW (912 horsepower), accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.83 seconds with a top speed of 280 km/h. The single-motor rear-wheel-drive version produces 370 kW and sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.98 seconds.
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Buyers can choose between the 95-kWh Zeekr Golden Battery and the 103-kWh CATL Qilin Battery. The Golden Battery supports 12C ultra-fast charging, replenishing from 10% to 80% in just seven minutes, while the Qilin Battery achieves the same in ten minutes. CLTC-rated ranges reach 710 km and 810 km, respectively.
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The updated model also debuts Zeekr’s G-Pilot H7 driver assistance system, which integrates 31 perception sensors including LiDAR and runs on the Nvidia Drive Thor-U chip with 700 TOPS of computing power. This replaces the previous generation’s Mobileye EyeQ5H and Nvidia Drive Orin system, which offered 508 TOPS combined.
Zeekr’s latest update to the 001 underscores the brand’s strategy to push premium EV performance and technology, as it continues expanding its global presence under parent company Geely Holding.
Photo Gallery: Updated Zeekr 001
Photo Gallery: Updated Zeekr 001 Interior
