Fast EV Bound for Europe, Maybe The Best Overall EV Package? - Zeekr 001 (Full Review)
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Our Zeekr 001 in-depth review. Will is convinced the Zeekr 001 is the best overall EV package on the Chinese market for under $45k…and it’s supposedly coming to Europe.
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The Zeekr 001 has the Tech, Performance & Range but it also has an premium interior not normally found at this price point of under 300,000RMB…
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- Introduction -
0:00 - Intro
0:49 - Price
1:22 - Secret Sauce?
- Basic Stats -
2:00 - Power, Acceleration & Top Speed
3:12 - Battery, Range & Charging
4:28 - Suspension, Wheels & Tires
- Dimensions -
5:16 - Exterior Dimension & Weight
6:08 - Tesla S Dimension & Weight Comparison
- ADAS -
6:47 - ADAS
- Exterior -
7:25 - Exterior (Front)
8:43 - Exterior (Side)
9:53 - Exterior (Rear)
- Interior -
11:04 - Interior (Front)
17:34 - Front Seats
18:25 - Interior (Rear)
20:16 - Boot/Trunk
- Driving -
20:36 - Driving Impressions
- Conclusion -
23:48 - Conclusion
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Edited by Will Sundin - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
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I own a ZEEKR top edition 4WD, which really stands out from the competition for its air suspension tuned by Lotus. The ride quality is so comfortable (in comfort mode) compared to all other coil suspension EVs I have test driven (think T...). There is also an off-road mode for max ground clearance. Very few videos discuss the air suspension in depth, which was a make-or-break feature for me. It drives as an Audi e-tron at half the cost. Besides the suspension, the ZEEKR is loaded with luxury features.
My car is still running OS 2.01. Believe it or not, the software keeps losing its settings every few days. So, the touchscreen switches from English text to Chinese randomly, the HUD is deactivated etc. I was told that will be fixed in an OS upgrade.
Yes I’m aware of the off-road mode for the air suspension. But as I said I haven’t driven it so I can’t really say how good it is. But I do think the base models spring set up is well dampened and if you’re getting the base the air suspension is a costly option at around $4k. Personally I’d be happy enough with the spring set up because it’s good!
If you’re going for the base model which now has the front seat upgrade as standard now I think it’s a cracking deal. That was my point. I personally drive a NIO ET7 so I can see the air suspension is probably advantageous to some. It’s just a chunk of cash to spend as an option if your consider the base model.
I didn’t actually turn the system to English, so I didn’t experience that problem. Does your car have the upgraded 8155 CPU?
@@ChinaDriven Not yet. The new CPU comes with OS 3.0 or later. The free upgrade is quite a generous move from ZEEKR. I would have bought a NIO ES8, but I cannot read Chinese and NIO has been reluctant to support a multi-lingual touchscreen.
Ok, all I can say is I’ve heard of problems with the original cpu causing problems. The car in the video had the 8155 CPU and performed fine. However, obviously I don’t own the car and had it only a week, so don’t take it as gospel that it fixed all issues!
@@ChinaDriven Thanks for the info. All I can do is wait for the upgrade. Great car otherwise and lots of free accessories from ZEEKR after the purchase. I paid about 360K RMB. The car was booked in late 2021 while the lifetime warranty was still available. In which province do you live, if you don't mind asking?
Lifetime warranty is always amazing! I’m in 湖南! Yourself?
Love your videos, I love your coverage of the Chinese brands which since the US is not interested in it, not many Western youtubers cover them. Some feedback, add some graphics / text when you mention numbers like price, powertrains, range (you actually did that for this video), cost, etc.
Yes recently I do try to add some graphics. I’ll try to remember going forwards.
This car will be replacing my polestar2 end of this year. Thanks for reviewing it.
Great review , stunning car
Thank you! 👍
Great review!
Glad you enjoyed it
Will be interesting to see prices in Europe on this. I really like the look and interior looks very premium!
The interior is brilliant. Obviosuly this car was designed to be sold at a higher price than the base model. The base model price of 299,000 rmb exists only because China’s full EV subsidies are for cars under 300,000 rmb
So I project an entry price for just unter 50k €. If that would become true it will be mighty competitive...
@@ChinaDriven It was designed at Volvo DesignCenter in Gothenburg, Sweden.(Geely owns parts of Volvo Cars and of Polestar as well).
@@mlohr1 You'll be disappointed. Probably close to 70k.
0:30 yes…but actually i made a small mistake. Geely AUTOMOTIVE doesn’t own Volvo or Polestar. They both belong to Volvo Group. The confusion is Volvo Group is owned by Geely HOLDING.
I love the design
Im getting mine this week and i cant frikin wait lol
That’s awesome. Congrats!
Are they selling in the USA
Great review mate - now i want to have one :-D Sadly prices seem to jump soon...
What was the cheapest option for the 2 motor version? I think i couldn´t live without that awesome 3.8 seconds to 100 😀
The video is about the bottom dual motor car! The base AWD version is 299,000 rmb, now includes the 6000 rmb front seat upgrade.
Finally, my favorite Chinese EV 😊
it’s a good one for sure.
@@ChinaDriven And I think it looks great.
buy one heheh
@@ChinaDriven Facts: It's huge. Both in size and in prize!
Does it run flyme for car?
Interesting ev.
Cette voiture est une petite merveille
this is one of a handful of ev models i may consider swapping my byd han awd for. it is practical and great value for the car.
It’s a nice vehicle. Premium feeling inside for sure.
Much nicer then tesla
Amazing Machine
We agree!
Hey China; thanks again for the clarification Yes I see now the base model has 63kWh and the extended range has a 100 kWh. So of course you have to pay the premium for the bigger battery and extended range.
Actually no that’s not quite correct :P
The point of the video was that at the base price of 299,000 RMB you have a unique choice:
- Base AWD Performance with 0-100kph 3.8s with 68kWh (all the performance and less range)
OR
- Base RWD Long Range with 100kWh & 400+ miles (CTLC) & obviously less performance
If they don’t tickle your fancy you can opt for a higher trim with 100kWh with longer range 380-405 miles (CTLC) and the 3.8s acceleration time.
It really is an interesting price structure compared to most manufactures which offer a pricing structure of Standard range < Long Range < Performance
@@ChinaDriven Actually the base WE 86 has a 86kw battery, hence the name.
Whats the speed of the AC charging? Does it have a build-in 22kW charger or 7.2kW? I cant seem to find this info anywhere. Thanks
7kw&11kw千米赛
Looks and feels better against the Polestar 2 base on price , performance and design. I hope it has a Right hand drive to export into Singapore. 😉😉😉
Could you please make a video about Avatr 11?
Hi first time viewer of your channel and enjoyed the comprehensive information on this car. Noticed it not have rear window wiper, you aware if it keeps clean even in winter months? Also will it come with heat pump as standard or optional extra? Lastly any news when arriving in UK, and have it's own dealership? Just subscribed to your channel 😀 many thanks.
Unsure as the weather was good when I had the car. This no rear wiper is becoming a trend which I don’t particularly enjoy myself.
I don’t believe the Chinese spec has a heat pump but I could be wrong. I’ll check and get back to you
@@ChinaDriven Rear wipers are nonsens. Just problems as you kill them by open/close the trunk oftenly.
never seen such a problem.
No issue at all with my polestar2. Always clear rear view and no wiper
Nice video, China makes the best EVs by far.
This Zeekr 001 is designed at Volvo/Geely Designcenter in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Too big for my use however I am very interested in another Geely car also with a 0-62mph time of 3.8 seconds. That is the upcoming Smart #1 Brabus. Or another Chinese EV with the same 0-62 in 3.8 seconds and that car is the MG4 Dual Motor version. I can’t wait for you to review both these two Chinese EVs.
I’ll get on to Geely about the Smart. The MG4 is a bit harder since it’s part of SAIC, I’ll see who I can find!
To be fair to the Zeekr 001 it hides it’s size really well I think. Like it’s a bit car on the road for sure, but until you get in the back of it, and look at the boot you don;t realise how big it really is inside.
@@ChinaDriven that’s great I can’t wait. If you like a hot hatch you will love these two, my guess is the Smart Brabus will be £45,000 and the MG Dual Motor AWD £40,000 sounds a lot of money but not when it’s equivalent to an Audi RS3 and will leave a Golf R for dead. 🤣
I take 10 of the premium model. ☺️
Will this vehicle be similar to the Polestar 4 ? Or will each brand have its own take under the Geely umbrella!
I’ve seen the Zeekr’s ability to rise/lower (that would be awesome!). Is that part of “air suspension”? If not, which cars have it do you know?
That’s the air suspension that allows it to lower and rise. So the base AWD model in this video doesn’t have this function as standard, you’d have to option the air suspension.
The top model comes standard with the Air suspension. The Zeekr You
I actually like the look of the car, I think it would look better in a different colour though.
Yeah it’s not a bad looking thing. But its not a traditionally beautiful car. It’s very distinct though…kinda cos it also looks like a Lynk&Co in the front.
@@ChinaDriven Not very strange as it was a Lynk&Co in the beginning.
yes. originally was the Lynk&co Zero Concept. but was changed hastily before being unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show and used to spin off a new brand. one of Geely’s favourite past times creating new brands.
I did have this in the original script. I’m not sure I must have edited it out.
Would you be able to do a night-time video? I'm curious about how well the headlights and high beams work at night.
I’ve handed the car back unfortunately. However the headlights are very bright at night and I personally didn’t find them lacking at any point
I to like to view at night especially the rear lights sequential etc.
I want that so bad but they aren’t shipping those to the USA 😢
Would it be able to adapt Tesla's FSD, if an agreement can be establish with OEM?
Do not know. Zeekr is using mobileye for its ADAS
Really impressive, and I'm hoping it comes to Canada very soon. I also anxious to see if a VEGAN interior material rather than leather will be available, that would make the difference in ordering it or not for me, and others I know.
I can’t comment if that will happen or not. I guess you could hope seeing as Geely’s Polestar brand does have a vegan interior perhaps. But honestly idk
@@ChinaDriven thank you for your reply, and let's hope so. It looks like a great car.
vegan interior? what a joke
@@Paulcorode Vegan, sustainable?
@@Paulcorode non leader is looks you at joke someone don't like use leader skin from animals what's is your problem everyone have choice live how he feel right no like you or others sheep's society live because you need live on fake system they present you we no live same world you eat Shiz death animals for you is normal for us is not normal we care about us and sec about animals wild and we no support or follow fake products what you do that's makes us different world compare do you get that.
Can you review the Avatr 11 ?
I’ll see if i can find one
YAAAAS PLEASE
Will it come to the UK? Are they putting qilin batteries in this?
ah the poor poor UK. Well who knows, but likely to be after cos obviously RHD. CATL qilin are going in the 009. haven’t heard anything about the 001 yet
@@ChinaDriven They've announced the 001 to be equipped with qilin batteries 4th quarter of 2023
There you go! Thanks for letting us know!
And hopefully a RHD version too. 🤞
@@ChinaDriven my cousin order the top trim of 001 and seller told him ,he can wait the qilin battery at Q3 2023 , my cousin decide wait it . and you shot this video in xingsha changsha city . i just pass those road you drive .
The secret is the range for competitive price. Go, go China! 🇨🇳
We think that having the choice of long range or top performance was a nice offering.
Things have now changed.
I want one in Canada, but where in China was the test done, so little traffic, blue sky???
It’s in Changsha. Outskirts. Cities are big here plenty of large open roads about. Just a lack of easy to film twisties!
Blue skies all the time baby! Pollution really cleared up here after 2014!
Blue skies are everywhere in China now and have been for years even in Beijing, Western media lies about everything on China.
@@ChinaDriven Not quite. But outside the cities it is mostly fine. Some cities still need cleaning up. Coal is still being burned.
I'm thinking we'll never see these in the US which is too bad. I think they would sell very well.
Do you know if the width 1.999M includes the mirrors, or not? I would Appreciate it a lot if you have that.
Includes wing mirrors.
@@ChinaDriven thanks a lot, could seem inconsequential, except for garage doors, 2nd car and entrance angle!😁
once you pull in the wing mirrors you do lose the side view of the 360 camera though. FYI
5 x 2 m. It's huge!
@@ChinaDriven And, as it is huge, there is a risk you'll make some damage. You will need your mirrors to avoid this issue.
👍👍👍👍👍
Very nice car, but I wonder what the real cost will be, when it reaches Europe.
We shall see! But I assume higher ofc if it’s being exported.
My guess is max price with everything inlc arround 75k euro. Hope so at least.
The thing really is super value so I assume it’ll remain competitive even with all the taxes and duties.
It looks like we are shortly going to have a tsunami of Chinese manufacturers launching in Europe and the UK .The legacy manufacturers are worried.👍
@@Apemania69
£65k max for the top of the line.
nice car wow
We agree!
Fabulous review with perfect coverage. Plus, the fluidity with which you deliver it is terrific. Wonder if any models of 001 can be optioned without the two toned interiors. Just seems a bit busy to me. Detracts from what looks like an elegantly put together inside. Love the styling. Thank you.
Thanks! Gkad you enjoyed the video.
As for interior colours, there is a black and dark grey interior, which is not so flamboyant.
Except some measurements are metric and others are that archaic imperial measurement.
yeah this is my British upbringing coming through, when I grew up there was a horrible mix of metric and imperial going on.
Nowadays we try to keep everything metric in the videos
bro, that sunburn looks painful lol. so many good choices in china. byd seal/han, nio et5/et7, xpeng p5/p7... now this zeekr.
yeah. I forgot to take sunscreen…
the Chinese are killing it.
Thanks for the great review! Two questions: 1) Does it have Android Auto? and 2) Does it offer a "fake" engine noise through the speakers?
1) not as far as I know
2) also not as far as i know. Obviously there is the low speed sound outside that all EVs have.
@@ChinaDriven thanks again!
@@ChinaDriven добрый день. По поводу второго вопроса,вы не правильно ответили. Звук который имитирует звук авто с ДВС,есть
You mean you can play your own fake sound using Bluetooth? lol
@@ChinaDriven извините,к сожалению,я не владею английским языком. Но если переводчик мне правильно перевёл текст,то я отвечу,нет,я не это имел ввиду.
Я смотрел блогера, который занимается доставкой этих авто из Китая. Так он показывал все прелести и преимущества этой машшы,в числе которых была функция в мониторе,активиров которую,вы получаете два варианта звука,1) имитирующий звук ДВС,
2) звун скорее был похож,на звук космического аппарата.
Я хотел дополнить вас,и может н,помочь этим клиентом, кому то определиться.
Мне самой это авто тоже очень нравится. Буду о ней мечтать, когда нибудь,моя мечта обязательно исполнится.
Желаю всем исполнения своих желаний!/
Reminds me of a Porsche Panamera
sounds like a bargain…
Bring to 🇲🇾 pls…
Coming soon to Malaysia, maybe third quarter of this year
Similar as below comment suggests… how much in Australian dollars?!
Did you mention that the new battery technology recharges in ten minutes?!?
Sorry I can’t list every conversion into every currency. You can Google the RMB pricing to your local currency. But remember the price is likely to change on export.
4:09 I absolutely talk about the 800V system on the SEA architecture that underpins the Zeekr 001 and other upcoming Geely EVs like Polestar 3.
There are also news that in 2023 the Zeekr 001 will receive the new CATL Qilin battery. But I’m not sure when exactly in 2023 that will happen.
@@ChinaDriven cheers bud!
Is there a towbar on it
there is not
I chuckle that 272hp is no longer considered performance
yeah. EVs are just making power seem cheap. The amount of EV family sedans, compacts and SUVs rolling out in China being able to hit 62mph in under 4s is mind boggling when comparing it to 5 or 6 years ago.
Hey China; the base model was quoted at about 300miles or perhaps 450 km; but at highway speeds you are talking more like 220 miles real driving range; less if you drive in freezing weather? This is not that long a range in real driving situations.
Yes the base model AWD does have a range of around 300miles. I was confused by your comment because the base AWD does not have 100kWh battery only 68kWh battery.
The 100kWh packs obviously have a longer range. There is a base “long range” model with single rear motor that provides the longest range. The AWD base is obviously hampered in the range department in order to get the performance at that base price. It’s a trade-off. I just like the fact they offer such a choice.
Why use millimeters and kilograms and then distance in miles??
Short answer British education…
@@ChinaDriven Foot, inch, pint, gallon, yard....
Does it have a Frunk?
yes, but it’s fill with tool kits for the 001. The trunk is massive anyway.
Its coming to Europe soon but What about USA ??
Seems Europe is the first stop for most of these Chinese EV companies…I’d guess geopolitical reasons are making the US less attractive right now. But I’m sure sooner or later they will all come. Can’t ignore US huge car market.
There’s a 27.5% discriminatory tariff against China made cars, that’s why very few of the Chinese EVs are making sale efforts in the US. In fact, Tesla would have brought some of the Shanghai made higher quality 3 and Ys into the US to help the backlogs if not for the tariffs.
It’s new but not sure it’s really anymore discriminatory than China’s car import taxes. 27% almost seems reasonable compared to the total cost increase of imported cars in China!
For foreign automakers in China, their brands are well-known enough in the Chinese domestic market to make producing cars locally is viable business.
Chinese brands will eventually look to localise production around the world.
@@ChinaDriven US only charge 2.5% against other car imports, 27.5% only against Chinese imports so it is discriminatory. China charges tariffs against all car imports not just against US, as a developing nation, and not high compared to other developing countries.
you’re right. every country should make high import taxes on all foreign products. I agree in one sense it seems punitive against China. But Europe doesn’t have those import taxes against USA, hence no high import on European to USA imports. USA doesn’t care if you charge them and Europe the same high fee. they only care you charge them a high import fee. so maybe the correct thing to make it all equal and fair is for Europe to also impose high import taxes on Chinese vehicles…
now I’m not advocating such a thing really. I think that lower import costs will ofc help great Chinese EVs reach a wider global market. But my point is saying this country do this or that but it’s ok for china to do it because it penalised everyone equally isn’t a fair answer. the problem is high import costs made under the guise of “protecting domestic interests”. stifles true competitiveness in both markets
I dad almost bought this car qwq I wish he did it...
what did he buy instead?
@@ChinaDriven An oil car.....VW I think...Pretty boring huh
oh no! the Zeekr for sure is more fun.
I like the styling myself, but dear me, it’s a bit wide, isn’t it?
yes a hair under 2m. but it does translate to nice wide cabin. So at least you get some interior benefits
Think of it as a cheap Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo which is also a big car.
1bilion people living there and look at those empty streets :O
chase the edge of the city. it’s always growing so there are always newly developed areas where the population density is low. give it like 5 years and these roads will be packed
Funny, no comments like "Tesla killer", "Tesla copy", "Porsche copy". Lol.
I guess you’re the first one. I’ve heard people liken the profile to a Porsche sport turismo.
Too much money for me, but such alot of car for it. It's huge.
it’s not the most affordable EV that’s for sure. But the level of premium feel from the based model you get compared to other cars under 300k rmb is imho class leading.
You completely glossed over the mobileeye (Intel) self driving technology. This will be the first real self driving car people can buy.
Waiting for ZAD to launch via OTA. It’s still unavailable at the time of recording. Once it goes live I’ll probably go and record it : )
I just didn’t want to get to deep into it and speculate until I’ve had a chance to use it.
Unfortunately nowadays a lot of new smart EVs are being advertised on launch with “future features.” Some take an extremely long time to actually make it into consumer hands.
Hopefully we’ll see ZAD soon and I’ll give it a go.
Nice. But you are so wrong. It looks amazing. Damm the Chinese is destroying the competition. Regards jannick 🇩🇰
Each to their own. I quite like it. But its not “beautiful” in a traditional sense. And it is divisive in it’s looks.
@@ChinaDriven ok 😂 point taken.
It has a 100 kWh battery which you'd think would mean great range; but it doesn't. 400+ km translates into 220 or so miles in good weather at 30 mph. That means at highway speeds and freezing or 100f+ you will get more like 120 - 160 miles? Not that bad? Load it - and it w passengers and cargo and goes down to 70-90 miles. That is pretty pathetic for such an expensive heavy vehicle. It isn't unique in EVs most do poorly loaded; or in freezing temps but this isn't a cheap price.
The ranges are given in miles. 405mi for the top model. 455miles for the long range version.
That's 455 MILES not KMs.
Now this could actually get me to consider EVs!
I like the look.
Has a Jag I-Pace vibe about it, which is nice.
One caveat… if China does a Russia, into Taiwan, I’d refuse to buy anything Chinese.
Do you refuse to buy any American, Canadian, Australian and British brands? Cause those countries esp. the US have done countless Russias.
Taiwan belongs to China. So it will never happen. No one would ruin his own things.
Tempting ! but too big ....
That's what she said.
In US, no.
Every time you see a new chinese car, the first thing you think is "i ve seen this car before"
Cause you're blind.
The big deal - it's chinese.
Never buy chinese cars if you want Europe's life continue. Don't think about short term and your individual life. Think about the future of our children.
Never buy European cars or American cars if you want people around the world's lives to continue, say no against terrorist nations killing and invading everywhere.
This car was mostly designed and developed in Gothenburg, Sweden so it is "somewhat European" at least.