The number of electric vehicle (EV) brands to choose from is steadily growing with yet another joining the ranks of the Autohub Group. This new brand, Zeekr, is one of the brands of the Geely Group. Unlike their other brands that are already here, Zeekr exclusively offers EVs.
This relatively young brand was founded in 2021 and was conceived to compete with other exclusively EV brands like Tesla, Rivian, and Fisker. The name Zeekr, comes from a combination of the words, “Generation Z” and “Geek.” Zeekr produces its own battery technologies, battery management systems, electric motor technologies, and electric vehicle supply chain.
Present at the event were Autohub Group's president Willy Tee Ten and Zeekr's ASEAN Leader Alex Bao.
“The Zeekr vehicles that we are launching today, which push the boundaries of electric vehicle technology, represent the Autohub Group’s commitment to introducing future-forward and sustainable mobility solutions that are tailor-fit to the Philippine market. This grand launch marks only the beginning of an even stronger partnership with Zeekr to deliver the future of driving,” said Tee Ten.
“The launch of these Zeekr vehicles today will definitely accelerate the shift toward electric mobility solutions in the Philippines, which is a key market for us at Zeekr. We are confident that the Autohub Group, with its proven track record and strong market presence, can help push the Philippines toward more sustainable solutions and deliver more innovative products to Filipino consumers,” said Bao.
Zeekr will initially offer two models, the compact Zeekr X and the larger and more luxurious Zeekr 001. Both vehicles boast of matrix LED headlights, soft-close doors with frameless windows, full-width LED taillights, a huge tablet-inspired touchscreen media system, a digital instrument cluster, and premium materials inside the cabin. They both come with a Yamaha premium speaker system, ventilated and massage seats. The infotainment system is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chipset for a smooth, lag-free interface.
The Zeekr X takes on a compact crossover shape. It’s powered by a 66-kWh battery that suggests a range of 445-km. The electric motor produces 422-PS of power and 686-Nm of torque. This allows it to accelerate from 0 – 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds. It also rolls on sleek 20-inch wheels. The Zeekr X starts at P2.6 million for the Premium variant, with a higher end Privilege variant also available.
The larger Zeekr 001 has a massive 100-kWh battery capacity which suggests a driving range of up to 620-km on a full charge. Its electric motors generate 544-PS of power and 686-Nm of torque and can rocket from 0 – 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds. For even more presence, this vehicle boasts of massive 22-inch wheels and air suspension. The Zeekr 001 starts at P3.625 million for the single motor Long Range variant but also has a higher-end twin motor Privilege variant.
Autohub also announced that it’s highly anticipated Zeekr 009 luxury van will be launched later this year.
For extra peace of mind, both the Zeekr 001 and Zeekr X EVs achieved a 5-star safety rating from the Euro NCAP, setting a benchmark in automotive safety and luxury.
Zeekr vehicles can now be purchased from the Autohub Group. The first Zeekr showroom will soon open on 32nd Street, Rizal Drive in Bonifacio Global City.