Zeekr used final week’s 2023 Guangzhou auto present to debut its first sedan, the 007.

Zeekr is a premium EV model from China with shut hyperlinks to Volvo and Polestar. It was established early this decade by Zhejiang Geely, the principle shareholder of each Swedish manufacturers, and at the moment gives the 001 compact hatchback, 009 minivan, and X compact crossover.

All of its automobiles, together with the brand new 007, are based mostly on Geely’s SEA modular EV platform. Within the 007, the platform helps a dual-motor powertrain with silicon-carbide motors, plus an an 800-volt electrical system that allows a 10-80% cost in simply quarter-hour utilizing an acceptable DC fast-charger.

The battery capability hasn’t been talked about however Zeekr stated a spread of over 400 miles will likely be doable in long-range grades. Zeekr additionally hasn’t talked about an influence output however stated 0-62 mph acceleration in lower than three seconds will likely be doable in some grades.

The 007 is a compact sedan measuring 191 inches lengthy, or about six inches greater than a Tesla Mannequin 3. Inside, the sprint format will likely be acquainted to anybody who has sat in a Mannequin 3. The sprint incorporates a digital gauge cluster in entrance of the driving force and a big touchscreen show with a panorama orientation mounted within the place the place a middle stack would usually be discovered.

Zeekr stated the 007 options a number of sensors, together with a lidar, 12 cameras, and 5 radar sensors. These assist the automobile’s customary automated driver-assist function generally known as Zeekr Pilot.

Additional particulars will likely be introduced nearer to the 007’s market launch in China scheduled for early subsequent yr. Zeekr additionally operates in extra Asian nations and choose European and Center Jap nations. There are at the moment no plans to convey the model to the U.S. however there have been reviews the model could launch an IPO right here.