Geely’s premium EV tech company ZEEKR to be headquartered in Ningbo

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On June 25, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group and Ningbo municipal government entered into a strategic partnership to co-work on setting benchmarks for Chinese auto industry, promoting innovative applications of technologies, completing the chain of manufacturing services, and boosting the development of green mobility services, according to Geely Holding's WeChat account.

Geely Holding, Ningbo municipal government signing agreement

At the same time, Geely announced the global headquarters of ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd. will be located in Ningbo, Zhejiang province. Focusing on the development of intelligent vehicles, new energy vehicles, and core auto parts, ZEEKR and Ningbo's authority will jointly construct an electric vehicle (EV)- and smart car-related auto parts industrial park.

ZEEKR 001; photo credit: ZEEKR

ZEEKR is a new electric mobility technology and solutions company created by Geely Holding Group to satisfy the global demand for premium electric vehicles. On April 15, the first ZEEKR-branded production model, the ZEEKR 001, was launched with its presale kicking off at the same time. The vehicle is expected for delivery in October this year.

Based on Geely Holding's global electric architecture, SEA (Sustainable Experience Architecture), the 001 measures 4,970mm long, 1,999mm wide, 1,560mm tall with a wheelbase of 3,005mm giving a total luggage space of 2144 litres. On the software and technology front, the 001 will automatically detect approaching users via facial recognition and automatically adjust the 001 to their personal preferences.

An Conghui, CEO of ZEEKR, revealed on June 15 the ZEEKR 001s available for delivery in 2021 had already been booked out. “We have to stop receiving earnest money from now on,” he said.