Is ZEEKR 001 worth buying?


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Is ZEEKR 001 worth buying?

Conclusion:

Vehicle Highlights:
  1. Excellent space. The body width is close to 2m, the wheelbase is 3005mm, and the trunk has an expanded capacity of 2144L, which can be folded down. It has absolute advantages in family travel and loading large luggage.
  2. The Zeekr 001 equipped with a lithium iron phosphate battery only takes 0.19h under fast charging conditions, and the battery capacity is 95kwh, which greatly reduces the frequency of energy supplementation during the journey.
  3. The driving experience is excellent. The steering wheel is stable to control, equipped with an air suspension shock absorption system, and the acceleration is a linear process of 3.8s per hundred kilometers, with extremely high comfort during acceleration.
You need to pay attention to the following situations:
  1. Some car owners reported that there is abnormal noise in the B-pillar and the main and co-driver seats. It has no impact on daily operation, but users who are sensitive to noise are advised to consider it carefully.
  2. The vehicle-machine system has operation lag and response delay during daily use, and the overall smoothness of the vehicle-machine system needs to be improved.
  3. The radar, reversing image function and intelligent driving system are not mature enough. Users with strong demands for high-level intelligent driving are advised to consider further.

Basic Information

As a high-end electric vehicle brand under Geely, Zeekr 001 occupies a core position in the pure electric vehicle market with its excellent quality and high cost performance.
In June 2024, the monthly sales of ZEEKR 001 reached 14,383 units, setting a new historical high. It has sold over 10,000 units for consecutive months and firmly ranked first in the pure electric vehicle segment priced at around $40,000. It contributed nearly 110,000 units in sales throughout the year, accounting for nearly half of Zeekr's total sales, and is the core support for the brand's sales.
There are five models of the 2025 ZEEKR 001 to choose from. In terms of power transmission, two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive are available. Two-wheel drive can meet daily commuting needs, while four-wheel drive can handle complex road conditions such as mountain roads and steep slopes. The battery capacity can be selected as 95kwh or 100kwh, providing consumers with diversified choices. Its starting price is about $38,303, and the top configuration is about $47,000. The low-end rear-wheel drive version has a simple structure, lower energy consumption, and the lowest price, suitable for daily travel. The top-end version features four-wheel drive with strong grip, higher safety performance, and is equipped with air suspension, Nappa leather seats, etc., suitable for users with sufficient budgets and pursuing quality.
You can fully understand the exterior and interior of this model through the following video:


Competitor Comparison

This article selects 3 medium and large pure electric vehicle models with starting prices differing by about $5,000 for ZEEKR 001 and compares their officially released parameters. Through the comparison, it can be seen that the core advantages and highlights of ZEEKR 001 are mainly reflected in battery performance, space utilization.
The following is a detailed capability comparison:
  1. Range Capability: The range capability is 722KM (CLTC), which is 28KM lower than that of XPeng P7, but higher than that of Lynk & Co Z10 (702KM) and Zhiji L6 (645KM), meeting the needs of urban commuting and long-distance travel.
  2. Space Size: Zeekr 001 has the widest body (1999mm), optimal lateral seating space, and an expanded luggage compartment volume of 2144L, far exceeding XPeng P7 (1929L), Lynk & Co Z10 (616L), and Zhiji L6 (1300L), making it suitable for long-distance family travel and carrying large items.
  3. Power Performance: Zeekr 001 adopts a single-motor rear-drive system, with 310kW/422 horsepower and a 0-100km/h acceleration of 3.8 seconds, meeting the needs of daily commuting and high-speed overtaking.
  4. Battery Capability: Zeekr 001 and XPeng P7 have the fastest fast charging speed (0.19 hours for 10%-80% battery), which is better than Lynk & Co Z10 (0.25 hours) and Zhiji L6 (0.3 hours). Their energy replenishment speed is the first echelon in the industry.
  5. Rich Configuration: It is equipped with automatic parking, reversing image, and a 15.05-inch central control screen. The electric seats support 12-way electric adjustment, heating, ventilation, massage, and memory functions. The electric windows support one-key lifting for the entire vehicle and anti-pinch function.
Summary: As a high-end intelligent pure electric brand under Geely, ZEEKR 001 has outstanding core advantages: it achieves ultra-fast charging in charging technology (charging to 80% in just 10.5 minutes at the fastest); its space practicality performs best in scenarios of long-distance family travel and carrying large items; in terms of power, it achieves an acceleration level of 3.8s per hundred kilometers, building differentiated competitiveness among medium and large pure electric vehicle models.
Model / Parameter ZEEKR 001 2025 WE Edition 95kWh RWD XPeng P7 2025 750 Ultra Four-Wheel Drive High Performance Lynk & Co Z10 2025 95kWh 702km Four-Wheel Drive Halo Zhiji L6 2025 Max 74kWh
Driving Range (km) 722 750 702 645
Vehicle Dimensions (mm) 4977×1999×1545, Wheelbase 3005 5017×1970×1427, Wheelbase 3008 5028×1966×1468, Wheelbase 3005 4937×1960×1474, Wheelbase 2950
Number of Seats (units) 5-door 5-seat Liftback 5-door 5-seat Liftback 4-door 5-seat Sedan 5-door 5-seat Liftback
Trunk Capacity (L) 2144 575-1929 616 457-1300
Fast Charging Time (10-80%) 0.19h 0.19h 0.25h 0.3h
Maximum Power (kW) 310(422Ps) 437(594Ps) 580(789Ps) 245(333Ps)
Maximum Torque (N·m) 440 695 810 430
Maximum Speed (km/h) 240 230 250 200
100km Power Consumption (kWh/100km) 15.2 13.5 15.6 12.5
Battery Capacity (kWh) 95 (Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery) 92.2 (NMC Battery) 95 (Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery) 74 (Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery)
Auto Hold Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver Assistance Camera Reversing Image, Blind Spot Monitoring, 360° Panoramic Image, Transparent Image, Front & Rear Parking Radar (Long-Range Ultrasonic Radar) Reversing Image, Blind Spot Monitoring, 360° Panoramic Image, Transparent Image Reversing Image, Blind Spot Monitoring, 360° Panoramic Image, Transparent Image Reversing Image, Blind Spot Monitoring, 360° Panoramic Image, Transparent Image
Sunroof Type Non-openable Panoramic Sunroof Non-openable Panoramic Sunroof Non-openable Panoramic Sunroof Non-openable Panoramic Sunroof
Power Seats ● Driver 12-way Electric Adjustment, ● Passenger 12-way Electric Adjustment, Lumbar Adjustment for Driver & Passenger, ● Front Seats Heated/Ventilated/Massage/Memory,● Rear Seats Heated ● Driver Electric Adjustment, ● Passenger Electric Adjustment, ● Front Seats Heated/Ventilated/Massage/Memory, ● Rear Seats Heated ● Driver Electric Adjustment, ● Passenger Electric Adjustment, ● Front Seats Heated/Ventilated/Massage/Memory, ● Rear Seats Heated (Optional) ● Driver Electric Adjustment, ● Passenger Electric Adjustment, ● Front Seats Heated/Ventilated/Massage/Memory, ● Rear Seats Heated
Central Control Screen Size (inches) 15.05 (2.5K OLED Screen) 15.6 (LCD Screen) 15.4 (LCD Screen) 26.3 (LCD Screen, Resolution 4370×720)
Power Windows ● Front + Rear Electric Windows,● One-touch Up/Down for All Windows, ● Anti-pinch Function ● Front + Rear Electric Windows,● One-touch Up/Down for All Windows, ● Anti-pinch Function ● Front + Rear Electric Windows,● One-touch Up/Down for All Windows, ● Anti-pinch Function ● Front + Rear Electric Windows,● One-touch Up/Down for All Windows, ● Anti-pinch Function
Data Source:DCAR

Real Car Owner Reviews

This article collected a total of 2435 user feedbacks from real car owners through a questionnaire survey on the DACR Auto Forum, including 2090 positive feedbacks and 345 negative feedbacks. The prominent advantages of positive feedbacks are mainly sufficient power, excellent space, and good driving experience, etc. The concentrated problems with negative feedbacks are mainly useless configurations, abnormal noises, and laggy vehicle-machine systems, etc.
Positive Feedback Negative Feedback
Powerful Performance 389 Gimmicky Configuration 78
Excellent Overall Space 332 Abnormal Noise 61
Good Driving Experience 253 Poor Riding Experience 37
Good Chassis Tuning 231 Severe Vehicle-Machine Lag 37
Excellent Handling 189 Poor Range Performance 26
Excellent Range Performance 161 Poor Ergonomics 21
Rich Configuration 128 Poor After-sales Attitude 18
Good Interior Texture 95 Poor Braking Performance 16
Large Trunk Space 87 High Wind Noise 15
Strong Sound Insulation 81 High Failure Rate 13
Good-looking Interior 74 Many Minor Issues 12
Fashionable Exterior 70 Poor Audio Quality 11
Data Source:DCAR

Positive Reviews

Powerful Performance

Conclusion: The acceleration capability can reach 3.8s per 100 kilometers, and the acceleration process is linear and comfortable.
  1. "Let me talk about the impressive acceleration performance of this car: it only takes 3.8 seconds to go from 0 to 100 kilometers! And unlike Tesla, it doesn't have the feeling of peak torque hitting the top with one foot. Instead, it's relatively linear! I really like this point!"
  2. "The 3.8s 100-kilometer acceleration is very fierce, and the resulting push-back feeling is quite exciting. Due to tuning, the acceleration in the sports mode is not fierce in the early stages of the accelerator pedal, but power starts to be released fiercely in the middle and later stages. This feeling will make you feel that the power delay is actually tuned by engineers to let you adapt to acceleration."

Excellent Space

Conclusion: The body width is close to two meters, and the trunk space can accommodate large luggage and can also be folded flat for lying down.
  1. "The space of Zeekr 001 is still very large, especially the trunk, which can fully hold my luggage and equipment for business trips and camping. When the rear seats are folded down, it can meet my lying flat needs at a height of 178cm."
  2. "With a body width of nearly 2 meters, Zeekr 001 will definitely surprise you whether it is the front row, rear row or trunk. For example, the front central armrest adopts an asymmetric shape, and the hollow design below can increase a lot of space, which is convenient and practical."

Good Driving Experience

Conclusion: The car has a good chassis texture, and the air suspension shock absorption improves the riding experience.
  1. "The chassis texture of this car is very excellent. It is extremely stable when driving at high speed, and the handling limit is very high! Basically, I reach my limit before the car does! The chassis's vibration filtering performance and performance when going over speed bumps can make you feel that the chassis tuning is solid, which is also the advantage of traditional car companies."
  2. "Air suspension is the soul of  Zeekr 001. Although the mechanical suspension is already excellent enough, the vibration filtering effect and more advanced riding experience of the air suspension can undoubtedly add a lot of points to this car."

Negative Reviews

Poor Configuration

Conclusion: The radar and reversing image are not sensitive enough and prone to malfunction.
  1. "To be honest, the radar doesn’t feel very sensitive, not as good as a Volkswagen car that costs 100,000 yuan. I basically rely on the image. (I have to mention that the reversing image has high latency!!!)"
  2. "The only shortcoming of Zeekr is also that there are quite a lot of malfunctions in the reversing image and reversing radar at this stage."

Abnormal Noise

Conclusion: There is abnormal noise in the B-pillar and the main and co-driver seats, but it does not affect operation.
  1. "The B-pillar rattles. It feels like I got a genuine one. Fortunately, it doesn't affect driving. I'll wait to handle it all at once."
  2. "There is abnormal noise in the B-pillar, the front mid-range speaker cover, and the trunk switch. Just turn on the audio and make do. It's not like it can't be driven."
  3. "The abnormal noise is unavoidable. I picked up the car before the New Year, probably the second batch, but abnormal noise still appeared in the main and co-driver seats and the center console."

Laggy Vehicle-Machine System

Conclusion: The vehicle-machine system responds slowly, and the Zeekr app consumes a lot of power, resulting in a poor experience.
  1. "The vehicle-machine system is unavoidable. It lags daily, and lost settings are common. The mobile phone Bluetooth key is not very easy to use. According to the official tutorial, full permissions need to be granted to the Zeekr app, which runs in the background all the time. However, the Zeekr app consumes a lot of power, so it can only be opened when approaching the car, greatly reducing the user experience."
  2. "Now my vehicle-machine system is version 2.0.1g, which has improved a lot compared to before, but it still doesn’t respond instantly. The voice recognition can only identify the latter command when two commands are spoken continuously, and it doesn’t exit automatically after speaking. There is also a 360-degree delay distortion."

 


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