Used Lexus ES (Mk7, 2018-date) review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe base Zeekr 001 is not in that league. The Long Range model has a single electric motor sending 268bhp to the rear wheels. It can cover the sprint in 7.2 seconds but, as is the way with EVs, the instant torque (343Nm to be precise) makes it feel quicker.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The flagship powertrain is found in the Zeekr 001 Performance and Privilege models, and it\u2019s a dual-motor, all-wheel drive configuration with a 536bhp output. A 0-62mph time of 3.8 seconds is on the cards here, and the 686Nm torque output means it feels seriously rapid on the road, sucking up ground ahead like a supercharged hoover.<\/p>\n
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All the Zeekr 001 models have a 100kWh battery that delivers an official WLTP combined range of 385 miles in the Long Range model and 360 miles in top spec dual-motor version. Efficiency is measured at close to 3.4mi\/kWh for all versions, and we managed 2.7mi\/kWh in a dual-motor car on our test route – confirming that use of the performance will see that range figure drop. A 22kW on-board charger is standard and the car can charge at up to 200kW on a suitable rapid charger, going from 10 to 80% in 30 minutes.<\/p>\n
For the most part, the 001 hides its size and 2,200kg kerb weight (2,335kg for the dual-motor cars) well. The steering is nicely weighted, sharp enough while not overly pointy, and delivers some reassuring feedback to tell you what the wheels are up to. The brakes have good stopping power and a progressive feel, even if we\u2019d have liked a stronger slowing effect when lifting off in the higher brake energy regeneration settings. The \u2018one pedal driving mode\u2019 seemed optimistic.<\/p>\n
The ride is less impressive. All but the Privilege models have passive independent suspension and the soft setup delivers good comfort levels around town or on smooth motorways. It irons out the smaller surface imperfections effectively on rougher B-roads as well. However, bigger bumps and undulations can create a bouncy effect, breaking the car\u2019s composure. Mid-corner bumps and unusual cambers on faster roads are not the 001\u2019s friends, either: wheels can scrabble slightly for grip under acceleration or braking when the car is off balance like this, and it\u2019s all a little bit unseemly at times.<\/p>\n
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The driving position is slightly higher than you\u2019d expect in a sporty estate car, and closer to that of an SUV. There\u2019s a very good range of adjustment in the seat and steering column, just not in the downward direction.<\/p>\n
In terms of refinement, wheel size seemed to play a significant role on our drives. The 001 is very quiet at low speeds, and reasonably so as things speed up, but the dual-motor cars with the 22-inch wheels and wider tyres seemed to generate considerably more road noise than the Long Range model on its 21-inch wheels.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s loads of headroom in all four seats, contributing to a spacious feel in the cabin, and legroom in the back is also very generous – a tall passenger can sit behind a tall driver with no problems. Storage is plentiful with a glovebox, a big shelf space under the centre console and wide door pockets, but the cup holders are on the small side and won\u2019t take larger bottles or cups.<\/p>\n
Boot space comes in at 539 litres. It\u2019s not huge for the class, partly because the area is eaten-into by the sharply sloping back window, but there\u2019s room beneath the floor for charging cables. The small frunk will come in handy for something, but cramming the cable in there will be a tight squeeze.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In general, the Zeekr 001\u2019s interior justifies the brand\u2019s premium market aspirations. There are a lot of different finishes in there, from rose gold detailing to Alcantara sections of the dash that look like they might not respond well to regular contact with sticky fingers, but you can\u2019t knock the build quality and hard plastics are almost completely banished. It all feels premium, if possibly lacking a little design identity. The German premium brands that Zeekr plans to significantly undercut on price should worry.<\/p>\n
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And that\u2019s before we get to the tech. Zeekr is not shy about loading it\u2019s cars with equipment and doesn\u2019t really entertain the idea of trim levels. Even the cheaper single-motor model gets a full suite of features, most governed through the 15.4-inch central touchscreen.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Among the more unusual inclusions are exterior (front and rear) cameras that can record video or stills then save them on the car\u2019s 128gb hard drive, and a lightshow mode that creates mood lighting in the cabin to match the music playing (only when you\u2019re parked). On dual-motor cars, the heated and cooled seats have massaging functionality that will rub your back in sync with whatever music is being played – quite shocking if the radio DJ happens to switch from Frank Sinatra to some drum \u2018n\u2019 bass.<\/p>\n
There is, of course, a major question mark over whether anyone actually wants a lot of this stuff, but Zeekr has thrown it in and may well be adding more through its over-the-air updates. There are more obviously useful features, too, like the 21 advanced driver assistance systems acting on information from 28 separate sensors. The Highway Assist System amounts to adaptive cruise control with a lane change function, plus there\u2019s lane keeping assist, rear cross traffic alert and much more.<\/p>\n
Partly because the controls for all these features exist within the touchscreen, it can become a little overwhelming to use. The areas you need to press are sometimes quite small on the large screen\u2019s surface and the menu systems take some familiarisation. Despite it\u2019s size, the display doesn\u2019t really make use of a split-screen format, either, so when you\u2019re looking for the control for the wing mirrors or trying to turn off the verbal speed limit warnings, your navigation directions have disappeared from view. The head-up display helps here and many will simply use the standard wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, but it feels like information could be better prioritised in the native system.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Zeekr 01 also has possibly the loudest indicators i\u2019ve ever heard on a car, and the various safety aids create a cacophony of bongs and chimes at times that will soon have you searching the menus for the disable switch.<\/p>\n
And so we come to price. Zeekr wants just under 60,000 euros (\u00a352,000) for the Zeekr 001 Long Range in The Netherlands. Step up to the top spec, dual-motor Privilege and it\u2019s only around 68,000 euros or (\u00a359,000). We don\u2019t know how this will relate to the eventual UK pricing but right now, you need close to \u00a370,000 for any kind of Mercedes EQE, or \u00a380,000 for a Porsche Taycan. On price, the Zeekr is more closely aligned with smaller premium EV models like the BMW i4.
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\n\n\n\n Model:<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Zeeker 001 Privilege AWD<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n\n Price:<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 67,490 euro (\u00a358,495)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n\n Powertrain:<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 100kWh battery\/2x e-motor<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n\n Power\/torque:<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 536bhp\/686Nm<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n\n Transmission:<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n Single-speed automatic, four-wheel drive<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n\n 0-62mph:<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 3.8 seconds<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n\n Top speed:<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 124mph<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n\n Range:<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 360 miles<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n\n Charging:<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 200kW (10-80% 30mins)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n\n On sale:<\/p>\n<\/td>\n | \n 2025\/2026<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Source: Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Zeekr and its electric executive hatchback, the 001, are coming to the UK very soon. Will they make an impact?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":240186,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n Zeekr 001 review - AutoMotoBuzz.com<\/title>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n |