Chinese electric automaker Zeekr has just released the first camouflage images of its upcoming electric compactor crossover as it seeks to challenge Tesla Model Y’s dominance.
Zeekr previews upcoming electric compact crossover
Zeekr is trying to attract customer interest by previewing its new electric vehicle model, internally codenamed “CX1e.”
Zeekr Vice President Lin Jinwen published the first five teaser photos of the electric compactor crossover on Weibo for the first time on Monday, asserting that the model will be the brand’s first family SUV.
“The official naming of the CX1e is also on the picture camouflage liveries, guess what it is?”
Zeekr Vice President Lin Jinwen
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Design
Reports suggest that Zeekr used the same platform as the 007 sedan – PMA2, derived from Geely’s Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) for the CX1e.
The new model is reportedly 4.7 meters long, making it a direct competitor to the Tesla Model Y (4.751 mm/4.8 meters).
It sports a regular SUV shape with offbeat and new-age features like sleek headlamps, frameless door mirrors, flush-fitted retractable door handles, a LiDAR sensor, and a slim, full-width tail lamp.
The front fascia features a ‘Stargate’ light band above the headlamps and an active grille in the lower part.
Technical details
The Zeekr CX1e is expected to offer rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive variants. The RWD variant will apparently feature one motor yielding 310 kW output and 440 Nm of torque, while the AWD will have two motors delivering 475 kW output and 710 Nm of torque.
Zeekr may also utilize its indigenously developed 75 kWh LFP battery pack, which is already available in the Zeekr 007.
Zeekr is gearing up to officially launch the CX1e in the Chinese market in the second half of the year, creating a sense of anticipation among potential buyers. As part of its ambitious global expansion push, Zeekr may also launch the Tesla Model Y rival in foreign markets within a year of the local launch. A Zeekr representative disclosed that the company will release the official launch name and specifications at a later date.
