Chinese automotive giant Geely has just officially presented the Zeekr X, an all-new electric SUV priced below $30,000. This model has several arguments to spare, starting with its technological paraphernalia, such as locking the doors by facial recognition.
What do Lotus, Smart and Volvo, well-known brands on the French market, share? They are all owned by Chinese auto giant Geely.. This major player in the industry began its conquest of Europe a few years ago, with the introduction of Polestar and Lynk&CO.
But in 2024, Geely intends to go further by launching on the Old Continent the Zeekr X, an all-new electric SUV. Briefly unveiled in February 2023, the company has just officially presented the Zeekr X to the general public this Thursday, April 13, 2023.
The Zeekr X bets on technology
To appeal to European users, Zeekr has bet on an aggressive style, with sharp lines, a rather short sculpted front bonnet, minimalist headlights and the absence of door handles at the front in favor of a button. . On this last point, the Zeekr X innovates since it will also carry a facial recognition unlocking system.
Indeed, a 3D camera is housed in the pillar of the car, on the upper part of the door. An additional guarantee of security for future users. But that’s not all because proximity sensors will also be integrated into the door, to avoid possible collisions with a wall or other. The interior is not left out with this gigantic 14.6″ control screen slider and electric chairs. The Zeekr X clearly wants to impose itself thanks to these technological assets, as explained by general manager Any An. According to him, it will even be possible to install a refrigerator as an option.
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Great performance on paper
Regarding its technical characteristics, the Zeekr X will be offered in two models. The entry-level will be a propulsion equipped with a 200 kW electric motor, i.e. a power of 268 hp. The second version will have 4 wheels driving and will accommodate an additional engine at the front, to display a total power of 315 kW (422 horsepower) for a torque of 543 Nm. According to Geely, the twin-motor model will perform 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.7 seconds.
Note that all models of Zeekr X rely on a 66 kWh battery with NMC chemistry. According to the manufacturer, the two versions will display respective autonomy of 512 and 560 km in the CLTC cycle, the current standard in China.
The other good surprise, the price
We must add to these promising specifications and its original features a rather surprising price. In the correct meaning of the term. Indeed, the Zeekr X will be offered from $27,600s (€24,968 after conversion) in its Propulsion version. The Dual Motor is not much more expensive, with a base price set at $30,500 (€27,591).
According to Geely, deliveries of the Zeekr X will begin in June 2023 in China, with a target of 40,000 sales by the end of the year. Afterwards, the SUV will debut in other marketsespecially in Europe, “on time“.
Credits: InsideEV’s
