This Zeekr battery can be charged from 10% to 80% capacity in 10 mins and 30 seconds
The Zeekr brand is already getting Malaysian social media attention with the recent brand launch in Malaysia. Now comes news that says its new electric vehicle (EV) batteries is able to charge faster than any of its EV rivals, including industry leaders Tesla and BYD.
In just 10.5 minutes, Zeekr’s new batteries can go from a 10 percent to an 80 percent charge, using the automaker’s ultra-fast charging stations.
By the way, Zeekr is now a U.S.-listed electric car company and they made this announcement last week Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Tesla’s Model 3 can recharge up to a driving range of 282 kilometres in 15 just minutes which is about 48 percent of the full driving range
So, the Zeekr 007 sports sedan sedan, which will be available from next week in selected countries, will be its first vehicle to have the new fast charging battery.
Interestingly, this new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery which were originally unveiled in December of 2023 were tested in Zeekr’s new 007 sedan model and charged with Zeekr V3 ultra-fast charging piles which are rated for up to 800kW charging speeds.
The dimensions of the Zeekr 007 sedan are 4.8m in length and 1.4m in height, with a wheelbase of 2.9m. Depending on the transmission configuration, the curb weight of the Zeekr 007 varies from 2,150 to 2,290 kg, with a maximum speed limited to 210km/h.
The base Zeekr 007 is equipped with rear-wheel drive with a single electric motor of 421 horsepower. The manufacturer of this motor is Quzhou Jidian Electric Vehicle Technology (QJEVT), which is a subsidiary of Geely. An LFP power unit from the same supplier powers this electric motor, but its capacity and range are yet to be revealed.
So, these bold claims by Zeekr are believable (Zeekr is owned by Geely who also owns part of Proton in Malaysia), but more importantly even if it’s not the fastest charging EV battery, being one for the fastest is still quite a leap for them.
Geely owns several brands, including UK-based luxury sports car brand Lotus and Sweden’s Volvo.
In May, Zeekr’s shares started trading on the New York Stock Exchange, marking the first major US market debut by a Chinese company since 2021. The shares are currently trading 27 percent below the price set in its initial public offering (IPO).
The 007 design language is the result of Stefan Sielaff’s experience, former designer of Audi and Mercedes. The mass production of the Zeekr 007 will begin at the Zeekr Smart Factory in Ningbo, Zhejiang. Currently, this factory assembles models such as the Zeekr 7X, Zeekr 001, Zeekr 009, and Jiyue 01, with a planned production capacity of 300,000 units per year.
