Video Summary
- The Zeekr brand launched in 2021 by Chinese holding company Geely has shown impressive growth, becoming one of the most popular auto makers in the world.- In 2023, Zeekr increased its sales by 115% in one year.
- Chinese manufacturers strive to replicate the success of Tesla.
- The top-tier FR version of their flagship liftback, the 001, has been introduced.
- The main competitor is the Tesla Model S Plaid.
- The abbreviation FR in the model name stands for Future Roads, implying progressiveness and innovation.
- The four-motor transmission produces 1265 horsepower and 1280 Newton meters of torque.
- The motors include two 155kW front motors and two 310kW rear motors.
- The Tesla Model S Plaid produces only 1020 horsepower; the Lucid Air Sapphire has 1251 horsepower.
- The Zeekr FR’s acceleration time to 100km/h is 2.07 seconds, compared to the Tesla Model S Plaid at 2.1 seconds.
- The top speed is limited to 280 km/h.
- Four independent electric motors allow the Zeekr 001 FR to perform a "tank turn."
- KW shock absorbers allow for lateral acceleration of 1.4G.
- For powerful braking, it has large Brembo carbon ceramic brake discs with ten-piston front and four-piston rear AP Racing calipers.
- With these brakes, the stopping distance from 100 km/h to a full stop is 33.4 meters.
- A CATL Qilin battery with 100kWh capacity allows a recharge from 10% to 80% in 15 minutes.
- The range on a single charge is 550 km, according to the CLTC cycle.
- Oil cooling and software limitations are used to avoid overheating. All of the power is available for ten seconds.
- Battery charge must exceed 50% for it all to be delivered.
- Formula One champion Kimi Raikkonen contributed to the design.
- The dimensions include a length of 5018mm, a width of 1999mm, and a height of 1545mm.
- The wheelbase is 3005mm.
- The front bumper has been modified with a contrasting red decorative insert and a large carbon splitter for high aerodynamics.
- The FR comes in only one configuration with a carbon roof by default that can be replaced by an intelligent panoramic roof.
- The rear has a huge carbon spoiler with a red accent, increasing down force to 200 kilograms.
- There's also a sporty diffuser with carbon details.
- Only two color options are available: white and matte grey.
- The FR interior, with limited interior color choice (red and black), is comparable to that of the previous generation Porsche GT2RS.
- The central screen is 15 inches, the instrument panel is 13 inches, and the head-up display is 35.5 inches.
- The steering wheel has a boost and launch button.
- Wireless charging is 50 watts.
- There is a premium Yamaha audio system.
- The cost is around $105,000.
