AW Rostamani Group (AWR) has officially unveiled Zeekr, the pure-electric subsidiary of Geely Holding Group, launching the Zeekr 001 and Zeekr X models in the UAE.
Zeekr 001 and Zeekr X: Performance and Design
Zeekr 001 boasts powerful battery performance and speed. The vehicle, a five-seater electric shooting brake, can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent in just a half hour and can run on full charge for up to 620 kilometres, with an acceleration speed of 0 to 100 kilometres per hour in just 3.8 seconds. The car also holds four Guinness records in the EV category.
The urban SUV, Zeekr X, can also be charged from 10 to 80 per cent within a half hour. It demonstrates an impressive range of up to 440 kilometres, and can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometres per hour in just 3.8 seconds.
Both models originate from Zeekr’s state-of-the-art R&D center in Sweden, with a vision to truly embody boundary-pushing design philosophies. Additionally, equipped with an in-car cellular network featuring ECALL functionality, both models include complimentary internet connectivity for the initial year. Moreover, AWR plan to introduce CCS Type2 superchargers in convenient locations for even faster charging in the future.
Zeekr’s EVs will be available across AWR showrooms that are set to open in Rawdhat in Abu Dhabi and on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai during the second quarter of 2024. In the meantime, the two models can be discovered at a pop-up showroom within Mall of the Emirates in Dubai from March 11 to April 3, where visitors can book test drives.
The starting price for the Zeekr 001 is AED 226,900 while the Zeekr X’s starting price is AED 170,900.
