It’s been safe to say that things are going well for Tesla for some time now. Indeed, the American firm continues to break all records and is a hit, whose sales have reached record levels. The manufacturer remains a leader in the field of electricity in the world BYD as well as Volkswagen. However, he should not rely too much on his achievements. Indeed, many Chinese brands also want to try their luck and launch new models to compete with Tesla. And this may well harm him in the coming years.

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A new opponent

If we think about BYD, it also applies to Zeekr, a young manufacturer founded in 2021 that already sells several models. The latter actually introduced its 009 and 001, as well as its X, which hunts in Renault Mégane E-Tech lands, among others. But now another car is being prepared for the catalog. This time it is called Zeekr 007 and will take the form of a sedan, which then has to compete with Tesla Model 3. The latter has already been spotted in photos, despite its thick camouflage that is still present.

What to expect?

This newcomer will have a 100% electric engine and will be based on SEA platform Smart #1 and other Volvo EX90s. It should inherit the 544-horsepower Zeekr 001 engine, and early rumors suggest it will also feature autonomous driving and 360-degree surround view. It could achieve 1,000 kilometers of autonomy thanks to a battery supplied by CATL. Its launch is planned for the end of the year.

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