Zeekr's 007 model officially unveiled; anticipated launch scheduled for mid-April
Zeekr, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brand, has unveiled plans for its latest product, the Zeekr 7 GT, set to hit the market in mid-April. This luxury EV model is a Gran Turismo (GT) style vehicle, offering a blend of sporty performance and comfort for customers seeking both driving enjoyment and spacious, well-appointed interiors.
### Key Features of the Zeekr 7 GT
The Zeekr 7 GT is equipped with advanced smart driving capabilities, including LiDAR technology, and supports 800 V ultra-fast charging. It boasts a CLTC range of up to 825 kilometers, making it an ideal choice for long-distance travel. With a wheelbase of 2,925 mm, the vehicle promises a comfortable ride for passengers.
### Zeekr's Focus on Electric Powertrains
Zeekr is known for its focus on electric powertrains with advanced battery technologies, such as lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, which are renowned for their fast charging and reliability. The Zeekr 7 GT is expected to offer high-performance electric motors and premium features, fitting the GT ethos of dynamic driving and upscale comfort.
### The Intended Customer Segment
The Zeekr 7 GT is aimed at luxury EV customers who want a balance of performance and elegance. It appeals to those who might consider high-end electric sedans or GT cars, offering a more specific GT-style experience, possibly with refined handling and luxury amenities.
### Comparison to Zeekr's First Model, the Zeekr 001
The Zeekr 001, Zeekr's first flagship model, focuses heavily on performance and range, with dual-motor all-wheel drive options and premium tech features. The Zeekr 7 GT, arriving later, builds on the 001’s premium foundation but offers a more specific GT-style experience, possibly with refined handling and luxury amenities aimed at a niche in the luxury EV market.
In summary, the Zeekr 7 GT is a premium electric Gran Turismo vehicle aimed at buyers seeking a mix of sportiness and luxury in the EV segment, expanding on the Zeekr 001's performance foundation with a slightly different appeal focused on GT characteristics and long-distance luxury driving.
The Zeekr 001 has been one of Zeekr's main sellers, delivering 99,984 units in 2024, contributing 45.01 percent of the total units sold by Zeekr in that year. The Zeekr 7 GT will be named the Zeekr 7 GT in overseas markets.
For comparison, the 2025 Zeekr 001 shooting brake has a length, width, and height of 4,977 mm, 1,999 mm, and 1,545 mm, respectively, and a wheelbase of 3,005 mm. The Zeekr 7 GT measures 4,864 mm in length, 1,900 mm in width, and 1,445 mm in height. The vehicle is currently undergoing final inspections in Europe.
Zeekr has shared more renderings of the Zeekr 007 GT on January 9, following the initial unveiling of the product plans for 2025. The Zeekr 007 GT made it into a regulatory catalog from China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on January 10. The Zeekr 7 GT will officially launch and begin deliveries in mid-April.
- Zeekr, a Chinese electric vehicle brand, is planning to release the Zeekr 7 GT luxury EV model, which resembles a Gran Turismo style vehicle, in mid-April.
- The Zeekr 7 GT is fitted with advanced smart driving capabilities, featuring LiDAR technology, and it supports 800 V ultra-fast charging.
- With a CLTC range of up to 825 kilometers, the Zeekr 7 GT offers an ideal choice for long-distance travel.
- Zeekr places emphasis on electric powertrains with advanced battery technologies, such as lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, noted for their fast charging and reliability.
- The Zeekr 7 GT appeals to luxury EV customers looking for a balance between performance and elegance, and it promises a comfortable ride for passengers with a wheelbase of 2,925 mm.
- The Zeekr 7 GT builds on Zeekr's 001's premium foundation but focuses more on providing a GT-style experience with potentially refined handling and luxury amenities, targeting a niche in the luxury EV market.
