Chinese electric vehicle brand Zeekr launched its first electric sedan,Taste of Secret Sex the 007, on Wednesday. Priced competitively at RMB 209,900 ($29,449), the 007 boasts fast-charging battery tech and is equipped with Nvidia’s Drive Orin processors for automated driving. The fully electric single-motor rear-drive 007 offers an estimated range of 688 kilometers (428 miles) and accelerates from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 5.6 seconds, outpacing the entry-level Model 3 by 80 km in range and reaching 62 mph in 6.1 seconds. Customers can opt for a 100 kWh Qilin battery pack from CATL, extending the range to 870 km with an additional 610 km in a 15-minute fast charging session. The four-wheel drive version accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 2.84 seconds and comes with an exclusive color option, priced at RMB 299,900. Zeekr’s sedan, set for delivery on Jan. 1, is already capable of autonomous navigation on expressways across China and will operate autonomously on fixed routes for daily commuters in major urban streets starting next June. [Zeekr release, in Chinese]
