The following mannequin from Geely’s fledgling Zeekr electrical car (EV) model is a rounded individuals mover to sort out the Volkswagen ID. Buzz.
The Zeekr Combine has been revealed in a Chinese language Ministry of Business and Data Know-how (MIIT) submitting shared by Automobile Information China, which suggests it could possibly be a model of the corporate’s Waymo robotaxi meant for personal consumers in Europe and China.
The five-seat individuals mover measures 4688mm lengthy however rides a prolonged 3008mm wheelbase. For reference, a Volkswagen ID. Buzz – in short-wheelbase guise – is 4712mm lengthy on a 2988mm wheelbase.
The Zeekr Combine can be 1995mm large and 1755mm tall, and options front-end styling just like that of the lately revealed 007 sedan.
Powering the Combine is a 310kW electrical motor, just like the rear-wheel drive 007, whereas underpinning it’s Geely’s Sustainable Expertise Structure (SEA) that’s additionally utilized by each different Zeekr product plus the Volvo EX30.
Battery specs and vary figures aren’t obtainable, however the Combine will reportedly use packs co-developed by Geely and CATL.
Autocar reviews phrase from Zeekr insiders that the Combine might be in-built right-hand drive and go on sale within the UK in 2026.
It’s anticipated to be formally revealed on the 2024 Beijing motor present.
Zeekr will launch in Australia in 2024 with a bigger individuals mover, the 009.
In China the 009 is obtainable with both 116kWh or 140kWh batteries equipped by CATL, with claimed vary figures of 702km and 822km – albeit each on the beneficiant CLTC check cycle.
Energy comes from a dual-motor all-wheel drive setup producing 400kW of energy and 686Nm of torque.
The 009 measures in at 5209mm lengthy, 2024mm large, and 1848-1856mm tall with a 3205mm wheelbase. This makes it nearly the identical dimension because the LDV MIFA 9 launched domestically final yr.
Mum or dad firm Geely already provides the Volvo, Polestar and Lotus manufacturers in Australia, all of which promote premium electrical autos (EVs).
Zeekr was solely established in 2021, with its first car – the 001 electrical fastback – having first been revealed in idea kind beneath the Lynk & Co model.
