It sold 938,950 passenger cars in the European Union in May. This is 18.5% more than in 2021 for the same period! Gasoline models account for the bulk of sales with a market share of 36.5%. This is followed by hybrids (25%) and diesels (14.3%). Electric were up to the neck, them 129,847 units (+70.9%) gave them 13.8% market presence! Among the most significant increases, The Netherlands is far ahead with +118.4%, followed by Sweden with +82.6%. Guess which countries were chosen Zeekr create in Europe? These same two! there A Chinese brand belonging to the Geely automotive group (Volvo, Polestar, Lynk&Co, Lotus, LEVC) just now open pre-ordersthe starting point of his future European territorial conquests.

Three models, including two for Europe

Zikr joined there many Chinese brands. Who want to find a place in our market, which opens prospects for prosperity. BYD, Nio, XPeng, Denza, Chery : the list is long! After Lynk&Co, Zeekr (created in 2021) this is the second exclusive brand of the group that came to Europe, if you exclude Polestar, which was founded specifically for our continent. The first model of the brand, the Zeekr 001 sedan/hunting wagon was also very similar to the Lynk & Co 01 crossover. The same dual headlights at the front, the same “mustache” on the grille, the same curved shapes. From 2022 and launch minivan 009, Zeekr tried to separate itself more clearly from its sister brand without breaking its codes. The third and The latest model is the Zeekr X crossoverfeatured in her latest dress this year.

“Model with 1000 kilometers of autonomy”

For Europe, we will have the right Zikr 001 and Zikr X. Exit the 009 minivan, which would have turned into a niche category anyway. These two models 100% electric. They are based on common knowledge platform SEA group. Already used by several Volvo, Polestar and Smart models. The former has made headlines in recent months for its record-breaking autonomy: range of more than 1000 kilometers according to the (optimistic) Chinese homologation cycles!

With our European standards, rather it would be about 800 kilometerswhich is not unimportant. Its prices start at 59,490 euros. The smallest and most affordable Zikr X offers a range of 450 to 50 kilometers in the European cycle. He is available from €44,990. The first deliveries are expected in the fall, pending deployment in 2024 brand in Denmark, Germany, In France and in Norway.

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