Zeekr is the new “counterattacking” brand of the Chinese group Geely. This premium division specializing in electric cars should finally support Volvo (also owned by Geely) in the European market, offering services and technology on par with big rival Tesla. Volvo has Swedish traditionalism and classicism, on Zeekr extravagance and Chinese risk. Her first model, the Zeekr 001, an electric shooting brake, is starting to reach certain markets, in particular the Netherlands. Others are already planned for the coming months, such as a compact crossover Zeekr (cousin of the new Volvo EX30), but above all sedan 007: the anti-Tesla Model 3what the American manufacturer should be very afraid of… The first copy of the sedan left the factory, so its appearance is only a matter of time…

High-tech

At 4.88m long, 1.90m wide and 1.45m tall, this new Zeekr 007 is slightly larger than the Tesla Model 3 in reality. On the other hand, it exhibits the same stylistic codes as the American one, with its minimalist silhouettehim clean lines and his washed the door handles. The front and rear lights are 100% LED and take the form of long, thin light strips. On board, the observation is identical: large 15-inch touch screen floating in the center of a dashboard showing the minimum, as in Tesla. This is 007 technology concentrate : she starts Lidar system12 high-definition cameras and 12 ultrasonic radars that provide advanced autonomous driving technology, including centering and automatic lane change.

500 kilometers covered in 15 minutes!

But where his arrival should really hurt Tesla (like its competitor BYD Seal), is that 007 represents a battery of crazy numbers. Christened Gold batteryit is the “fastest battery in the world” because its LFP technology and 800V architecture allow it to be charged up to 500kW, ie. 500 kilometers traveled in just 15 minutes of charging! The psychological brake on autonomy, the Achilles heel of electric power, will soon cease to be a problem… Speaking of autonomy, two battery capacities will be offered: 75.6 kWh or 100 kWh, for a range of 688 to 870 kilometers (in Chinese) . cycle). Fresh from the factory, the 007 will initially be sold in China before making its grand arrival in Europe in 2024. His arrival should worry more than one…

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