2026 ZEEKR 001 – The Most AFFORDABLE Luxury EV Ever!
Okay, I need to warn you. This one’s going to sting if you just bought a Tesla because what I’m about to show you is the 2025 Zeer 001. A car that might be the biggest threat to America’s EV ego. We’re talking about a Chinese electric car that does 0 to 60 in under 4 seconds, travels over 600 km on a single charge, and has a cabin that looks like it came straight out of a sci-fi movie. All for less than the price of a basic Model 3. Yeah, it’s one of those wait, how kind of cars, but the real shock comes when you see what’s inside. Hit that like button if you’re ready, and let’s dive in. You ever look at a car and instantly feel like it’s taunting you? That’s exactly what the Zer001 does. It doesn’t just sit on the road, it poses. It’s that car that makes every Model Y driver suddenly question their life choices at a red light. Let’s talk design. At first glance, the 001 looks like something straight out of a design sketch that somehow escaped the concept car phase. It’s got the proportions of a shooting brake, the presence of a grand tour, and the smooth minimalism that screams, “We’ve seen your BMW and we can do better.” The front end is clean and aerodynamic. There’s no fake grill nonsense, just these sleek LED eyes that look like they’re scanning traffic for victims. It’s got active air vents, a low slung hood, and those ultra thin daytime running lights that give it that electric samurai vibe. From the side, you start to realize just how long this car is. Over 5 m. It’s stretched, sculpted, muscular, like an Audi A7 that’s been hitting the gym. Every contour, every crease has purpose. The roof line sweeps elegantly toward the rear, and the frameless doors add that you paid extra touch. Even the handles pop out like a Tesla’s, but faster, smoother, and somehow cooler. Now, the back. This is where Zeer decided to flex. You’ve got a full width light bar, a muscular rear diffuser, and a stance that says, “I’m not a crossover. I’m not a sedan. I’m something new.” It’s a shooting brake body style. Think Porsche Panamera meets Polestar 2, but on steroids. And get this, Zeer even nailed the paint quality, something Chinese automakers used to struggle with. You get options like polar night black, quantum silver, and electric blue. And under sunlight, the finish literally glows. They also offer 22-in forged wheels in the top trim with Michelin Pilot Sport EV tires. And when those fill up the wheel arches, the stance looks perfect. Honestly, park this thing next to a Tesla Model S or BMW i5 and it doesn’t look cheaper, it looks fresher. You know, when new tech drops and makes your iPhone feel old, that’s what the Zeer 001 does to most luxury EVs. And just wait till you see what’s going on inside. But before that, if you’re enjoying this deep dive and want to see how China’s EVs are reshaping the global market, smash that subscribe button. We’re breaking down the wildest cars that America still can’t buy yet. All right, buckle up because stepping inside the Zeer 001 is like walking into a high-end lounge designed by Tony Stark. Everything, and I mean everything, screams luxury. First thing you notice, the massive floating 15.4 4 in touchscreen right in the center running Zeke’s new NZPOS. That’s their intelligent cockpit software. It’s smooth, responsive, and looks better than Tesla’s UI. More like a futuristic tablet than a car screen. Behind the steering wheel, you’ve got a clean instrument cluster, and above it, a 24-in augmented reality HUD that projects navigation and driving data right onto the windshield. You don’t just see your speed, you see your lane, traffic cues, even pedestrians highlighted in AR. It’s one of those moments where you realize, yeah, the future’s already here. It’s just not evenly distributed yet. Now, let’s talk materials. We’re not dealing with cheap plastics or fake carbon fiber here. The dash and doors are wrapped in soft touch Napa leather with brushed metal and Alcantara accents. the seats, ventilated, heated, and massaging. And this isn’t just one mode fits all. You can actually adjust to how intense you want your massage. They even added a Yamaha 14 speaker 3D surround sound tuned for the cabin shape. It feels like sitting in a private theater. The entire cabin is lined with ambient lighting with customizable colors that react to your mood or music. And my favorite touch, the zen mode. Press a single button and the car activates soft lighting, plays ambient sounds, recines your seat, and turns your EV into a rolling spa. Meanwhile, Tesla’s over there removing buttons like it’s a competition. The center console is wide, minimalist, but super functional. Storage space underneath, wireless charging pads, and a rotary drive selector that feels solid. Rear passengers, they don’t get left out. You’ve got rear climate control screens, USBC ports, heated seats, and massive legroom thanks to that long wheelbase. And because Zeer knows people like to flex tech, they added face recognition for unlocking, smart ambient lighting that greets you, and overthe-air updates that actually add new features, not just bug fixes. Like one update literally added remote parking using your phone. That’s the kind of futuristic extra you’d expect from Lucid or Mercedes EQ. But at this price, it’s unreal. And that’s the reoccurring theme with this car. Everything feels too good for what it costs. That’s the Zeer 001 experience. Now, let’s get practical. Because cool as it looks, can you actually live with it? Short answer, yeah, easily. The Zeer 001 has five full-size seats. Even in the back, two adults can sit comfortably for long trips. The flat floor, thanks to the EV platform, means no one’s fighting for foot space. Cargo space, about 539 L, which beats out most sedans and even some compact SUVs. Fold down the seats and you’ve got over 2,000 L of room. For reference, that’s more than a Model Y or BMW 3 Series wagon. Family trip, grocery haul, weekend camping, this car handles it all. You even get a small front trunk for charging cables or small bags. And because it’s air suspension equipped, the car can lower itself for easy loading or raise up for rough roads. Basically, it’s a family car that looks like a sports car. And that combo is rare. You ready for some wild details about this thing? Because the Zeer 001 isn’t just showing off. It’s quietly rewriting the rulebook of what an electric car can do. Let’s start with something that sounds fake but isn’t the range trick. This car can swap between 100 KWH and 140 KWH batteries. And with the big one, it can travel over 1,000 km on China’s CLTC cycle. That’s over 600 m. You could literally drive from LA to San Francisco and back on one charge and still have juice left to hit in and out. And charging, this thing gulps electrons like a monster. 360 KW ultra fast DC charging, meaning 10% to 80% in under 30 minutes. That’s the same time it takes to finish your coffee and scroll through two conspiracy shorts about Tesla. Then there’s the suspension wizardry. Ziker didn’t just give it air suspension. It gave it intelligent adaptive air suspension that reads the road 500 times per second. It adjusts each corner individually. Hit a pothole. The car compensates before you feel it. You could practically drive over Lego pieces and not spill your coffee. And the attention to detail is nuts. The frameless doors close with soft closed motors that pull the glass in silently. The flush door handles actually heat up in winter, so they never freeze. The rear spoiler automatically deploys above 120 km for stability, but you can pop it manually just to flex at traffic lights. Inside, the AR HU doesn’t just show navigation. It literally projects animated lane guides that bend and turn with the road ahead. It even highlights pedestrians in yellow if they walk too close. Oh, and here’s one for the tech nerds. The car runs on dual Nvidia Orin X chips, pushing over 500 tops of computing power. That’s more raw processing power than some fighter jets. Even the seat sensors are overkill. They detect not only weight, but posture and automatically adjust lumbar support if you’re slouching, like a robotic chiropractor that cares about your spine. Zeer also built the body using 5,000 ton diecasting presses, same style Tesla bragged about with its Gigapress, except Zeer’s doing it on both ends of the car. Less welds, more rigidity, less noise. Result: Whisper quiet cabin, even at 150 kmh. And here’s a flex. Zeer says the 001’s chassis was tuned by Lotus engineers. Yeah, Lotus, the same brand known for razor sharp handling. So, you’ve got a 5 meter luxury EV that corners like a sports coupe. It’s like if a Porsche Panamera and a spaceship had a baby, then that baby learned kung fu. Here’s where it gets downright insane. The 2025 Zeke 001 comes with multiple powertrain options, all electric, all performanceoriented. The base RWD model packs a 95 kWh battery and pumps out 310 kW, approximately 416 horsepower. That’s good for a 0 to 100 km an hour in around 5.9 seconds. But the AWD trim, that’s where Zeer just decides to flex. dual motors, 400 kW, approximately 536 horsepower combined, 0 to 100 km an hour in 3.8 seconds. And get this, the top 100 kWh AWD trim has a range of up to 705 km CLTC, which translates to about 400 plus miles real world. charging from 10% to 80% in 30 minutes using their 360 kW fast charging system. That’s faster than most Teslas unless you’re using a V3 supercharger. And since Zeer’s parent company is GI, the same group that owns Volvo, Polestar, and Lotus, you know, the engineering isn’t guesswork. This platform is built on the SEA architecture, which means futureproof battery packs, modular software, and shared components across brands. Translation: It’s not just fast, it’s smartly built. The power delivery is instant, smooth, and whisper quiet. In sport mode, it feels like you’re being launched from a catapult. In comfort mode, it’s a cloud. So whether you’re doing school runs or blasting down the freeway, this thing handles both worlds effortlessly. But all that power and luxury means nothing if it’s not safe, right? Well, Zeer came prepared. The 001 carries a five-star Euro endcap safety rating, and that’s not easy to get. It’s got a reinforced aluminum steel structure, 11 airbags, collision prediction with automatic emergency braking, lane keeping, blind spot assist, 360° cameras, and there are new Han Smart driving 2.0 system powered by dual Nvidia Orin X chips. That’s the same computing hardware used in some self-driving prototypes in Silicon Valley. The car constantly monitors its surroundings with LAR, plus radar, plus HD cameras, creating a 360° digital bubble around you. It can handle stopand go traffic, automatic lane changes, and even highway exits on its own. And the software keeps learning. Zeer pushes overthe-air updates every few months, improving algorithms and safety responses. So, while most cars get older over time, this one gets smarter. That’s next level thinking. Okay, time for the moment that broke the internet, the price. So, let’s recap. A luxury EV cabin with massage seats, 15-in screens, AR HUD, dual motor performance, faster than a Porsche Tyan 4S, over 400 mi of range, 22-in wheels, air suspension, premium audio. You’re thinking, what? $80,000, $90,000? Nope. In China, the 2025 ZRA 001 starts around $36,000 for the RWD Wii Edition. Even the high-spec AWD version with every major feature loaded, stays under $45,000. That’s insane. To put it in perspective, that’s half the price of a Tesla Model S with roughly similar performance. You could literally buy two Zikers for the cost of one Lucid Air. It’s like walking into a luxury store expecting to max out your card and then finding out everything’s on clearance. That’s why the 001 is shaking up the EV scene. It proves premium doesn’t have to mean overpriced. If this thing ever lands in the US at that price, I’m calling it now. Tesla’s going to have a panic meeting at 9:00 a.m. sharp. All right, let’s talk about the catch because yeah, there’s always one. First, good luck buying one in the US. Between trade tensions, import taxes, and safety certification, cars like the Zeer00001 are basically locked out of the American market for now. So, unless Zeker opens a local factory or partners with Volvo to sneak it in, this beauty stays overseas. Second, perception. Even though China’s been killing it with EV innovation, a lot of Western buyers still hesitate. They think cheap equals unreliable. It’s like when people doubted Hyundai back in the 2000s. Now look at Genesis. And third, service network. Even if Zegra landed in LA or New York, how do you service it? Parts, training, logistics. It takes time to build that up. And lastly, resale value. Because it’s so new, nobody really knows how these cars will hold up after 5 to 10 years. But one thing’s certain, the gap between Chinese and premium is shrinking fast. So here’s my question to you. Would you trust a $36,000 Chinese EV with your family safety? Or are you still sticking to Tesla and BMW? Be honest. Drop your thoughts in the comments. I’m genuinely curious. So, there you have it. The 2025 Zeer 001. A car that looks like a European luxury tour, drives like a sports car, rides like a limo, and costs like a mid-range sedan. It’s proof that the EV race isn’t about who started first. It’s about who’s evolving fastest. And right now, China’s not just catching up, they’re lapping the competition. What do you think? Future Family Car or overhyped fantasy? Drop your take in the comments below, and let’s get a debate going. If you enjoyed this breakdown, make sure to subscribe to Wheel Factor for more car content that will make you question everything you thought you knew about the auto industry. Next up, we’re looking at a Chinese EV that claims a thousand miles of range. Yeah, you heard that right. Stay curious, stay driven, and I’ll see you in the next one. [Music]
Meet the 2025 Zeekr 001 — the electric car that’s shaking up the entire EV industry.
Built by Geely, the same parent company behind Volvo, Polestar, and Lotus, this Chinese EV is proof that luxury, performance, and range don’t have to cost $100,000.
In this full Zeekr 001 review, we explore why this car is making Tesla, BMW, and even Porsche nervous.
The Zeekr 001 delivers up to 641 miles (1,032 km) of range on China’s CLTC cycle — that’s more than most Tesla models.
Powered by dual electric motors producing up to 536 horsepower, it rockets from 0–60 mph in just 3.8 seconds.
Charging? With 360 kW ultra-fast DC charging, it goes from 10% to 80% in just 28 minutes.
Inside, it’s pure luxury.
You get a 15.4-inch central touchscreen, a 24-inch AR Head-Up Display, Nappa leather, massaging seats, and a Yamaha 14-speaker 3D audio system.
It’s loaded with futuristic tech — face recognition, smart ambient lighting, and AI-powered driving assistance powered by dual NVIDIA Orin-X chips.
Safety? The Zeekr 001 proudly holds a 5-star Euro NCAP rating and features 11 airbags, adaptive cruise control, collision avoidance, and a full 360° sensor suite.
But here’s what truly breaks the internet — the price.
The 2025 Zeekr 001 starts at just $36,000 USD in China, with the high-spec AWD version still under $45,000.
That’s less than half the cost of a Tesla Model S or Porsche Taycan, but with similar real-world performance and even better comfort.
Whether you’re into EV tech, performance cars, or futuristic design, the Zeekr 001 might just be the car that changes everything.
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