**The length of ZEEKR 001 has increased by 7mm, and the entry version will be replaced with a lithium iron phosphate battery, and the price will also be reduced.
Recently, there is news that the ZEEKR 001 will undergo a mid-term facelift, and the new car will be launched on February 27. ZEEKR 001, positioned as a pure electric medium and large car, will upgrade the appearance, interior and configuration, equipped with lidar, 800V high-voltage platform technology, 8295 chip, dual-chamber air suspension and 355-inch AR-HUD head-up display and other configurations. The most noteworthy thing is that the entry version of the single and dual-motor versions of the new car will be replaced by ternary lithium batteries with lithium phosphate batteries, so it is expected that the price of the new car will also be further reduced.
According to the new car catalog previously announced by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the front face of the **ZEEKR 001 adopts a shape similar to that of the ZEEKR 001 FR, with widened air intakes and increased deflector grooves on both sides. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the vehicle are 4977 1999 1545 (1533) mm, and the wheelbase is 3005mm. The body has been lengthened by 7 mm and lowered by 15 mm in height.
* The ZEEKR 001 will offer a new beige interior, with a rounded instrument cluster, a three-spoke push-button steering wheel, and multi-color surround ambient lighting5K flexible OLED central control screen, the car machine will also be equipped with 8295 chips and Zeekr OS's new system. In terms of details, the window buttons have been replaced with paddle buttons, the electronic door handles have also been upgraded, and the wireless charging area has been covered with suede material to bring a more luxurious and comfortable driving experience.
In terms of intelligent driving functions, the new car is available in a lidar version and a lidar-free version, and users can choose according to their needs.
In terms of power, the new car will still be available in rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions. Among them, the single-motor version of the model will be equipped with a motor produced by Quzhou Jidian Electric Vehicle Technology, with a maximum power of 310 kilowatts; The dual-motor version has a maximum power of 270 kW at the front and 310 kW at the rear. Using 800V high-voltage platform technology, the entry-level version will be more competitive after replacing the lithium iron phosphate battery provided by Times Geely.
According to public sales data, sales in December 2023 will be 13,476 units, a year-on-year increase of 189%, with annual sales of 118685 units. However, in January 2024, the monthly sales of ZEEKR 001 will be 5,272 units, ranking fifth in the sales of medium and large sedans. On top of it, there are models such as Audi A6L, BYD Han, BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, etc.
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At present, the fiercest competition for pure electric sedans is still between BYD Han and ZEEKR 001. These two pure electric vehicles are also launching a final attack on BBA's traditional fuel vehicles. However, this year, there are also blockbuster pure electric sedans such as the Denza Hunting Coupe, Xiaomi SU7, and the first car of the Alps under the brand of NIO, DOM, to be launched. The new ZEEKR 001 quickly launched the ** model at the beginning of the year, adjusted the configuration and **, took the initiative to seize the market, let's look forward to its final price!