In a latest social media put up, Zeekr VP Yuhui Zhao shared the presence of the Zeekr X (see specs) on Japanese roads, sharing a picture of the car with correct registration. This sighting suggests preparations for Zeekr’s official entry into the Japanese market, in step with earlier plans to introduce the Zeekr X and Zeekr 009 (see specs) by 2025.
The Zeekr X was seen driving in Tokyo, indicating the corporate is transferring ahead with its Japanese launch. In keeping with business reviews, Zeekr will initially open dealerships in Tokyo and the Kansai area. Zeekr X and Zeekr 009 will probably be out there in right-hand drive to fulfill native site visitors necessities.
The best-hand-drive Zeekr X was first launched in Thailand in August and is at present offered in two variations priced at 1.199 million and 1.349 million baht (roughly 36,260 and 40,800 USD). Compared, the mannequin begins at round 20,500 USD in China.
The Japanese model of the Zeekr X retains the identical design because the mannequin offered in China, together with a closed grille and split-type headlights. It measures 4,450 mm in size, 1,836 mm in width, and 1,572 mm in peak, with a wheelbase of two,751 mm.
The inside incorporates a minimal format dominated by a 14.6-inch central touchscreen used for many controls and a digital instrument show.
The powertrain choices out there in Japan will match these supplied in China. The only-motor, rear-wheel-drive variant delivers 268 horsepower and gives a CLTC-rated vary of both 418 km or 560 km, relying on the battery configuration. Based mostly on the particular setup, the dual-motor all-wheel-drive model generates 422 horsepower and gives a variety of 512 km or 499 km.
Zeekr has expanded into almost 30 worldwide markets, together with Sweden, the Netherlands, Thailand, Mexico, and Australia. By the top of 2025, the corporate goals to achieve 50 world markets.
In Japan, Zeekr will change into the second Chinese language automaker to enter the Japanese EV market after BYD, which at present presents 4 fashions in 2024.
The Zeekr 009, a big electrical MPV constructed on an 800V structure, will launch in Japan in 2025. It presents a most vary of as much as 900 km and has reportedly secured over 3,000 pre-orders in China, main the premium MPV phase above 55,000 USD.
Supply: IT-House
