Zeekr’s new pure electrical SUV, codenamed the Zeekr C1XE, has been formally unveiled. That is Zeekr’s second SUV after the Zeekr X and their first family-oriented SUV. The automotive is predicted to debut later this 12 months below the rumored title the Zeekr Ark.
By way of official channels, Zeekr previewed camouflaged photos of the mid-size SUV, marking the primary time the model has formally proven off the brand new mannequin.
Zeekr CX1E design
The brand new SUV retains the normal SUV form, breaking away from the coupe SUV development of automobiles just like the Tesla Mannequin Y. The automotive closely shares its design language with the Zeekr 007, that includes the identical distinctive headlight design and an energetic closing grille to enhance vary.
The aspect profile is easy and has a rising waistline extending in the direction of the rear. The rear finish has a definite layered design and is provided with a steady mild strip that was additionally seen in earlier spy photographs.
Beforehand seen inside photographs reveal a big floating heart display screen and a curved LCD instrument cluster. Curiously, the steering wheel is similar multi-function steering wheel discovered on the brand new Zeekr 001. The remainder of the inside specs are anticipated to be just like the Zeekr 007, with an 15-inch OLED infotainment unit that helps left-right rotation, and a 13-inch heads-up show.
Extra particulars on Zeekr CX1E
Just like the Zeekr 007, the automotive is provided with a single LiDAR unit on the roof suggesting the automotive will function the identical clever driving options discovered within the 007. Different particulars are nonetheless to be launch, but it surely’s anticipated the automotive will use the SEA derived PMA2+ modular structure because the 007. The SEA platform and its offshoots underpins each Zeekr automotive and different Geely EVs just like the Polestar 4, Jiyue 01, Radar RD6, and extra.
Battery decisions are additionally prone to be just like the Zeekr 007 that includes Geely’s personal “Golden Brick” battery with an 800V structure. The “Golden Brick” is a LFP battery with a quantity utilization of over 80%, about 15% larger than common. It additionally permits peak charging energy of 500kW claiming to have the ability to add 500km of vary in quarter-hour.
Export Ambitions
The Zeekr C1XE has been just lately noticed in Europe throughout highway exams. We are able to count on the brand new mannequin to enter the European market after gross sales start in China, alongside the already accessible Zeekr 001 and Zeekr X. The model has delivered a file whole of 67,000 automobiles within the first 5 months of 2024, with over 22,000 models being the 007 sedan.
This Zeekr’s first mannequin within the mid-size household SUV market and is predicted compete in opposition to fashions just like the Tesla Mannequin Y, Denza N7, and Li Auto L7. We are able to count on the mannequin to be priced across the 240,000 to 350,000 yuan vary (33,050 – 48,200 USD). The automotive is a departure from the considerably good autos Zeekr has just lately launched, just like the Zeekr 009 MPV and the Zeekr X compact SUV
The Zeekr C1XE is only one of seven new autos anticipated to be launched by Zeekr by 2026. Nonetheless, the C1XE/Ark represents model’s future within the widespread mid-size household SUV line and shall be a key addition to the Zeekr mannequin line.
