2026 Zeekr 001 Upgraded: 900V Architecture, 810 km Range, 7-Minute Charging, From $37,900

Geely's premium Zeekr 001 shooting-brake gets a major technology overhaul for 2026, and it's a serious leap forward. The updated car moves to a 900V architecture, pushes CLTC range up to 810 km, and — most dramatically — can charge its battery from 10–80% in about 7 minutes on the Golden Battery pack. There's also a huge jump in driver-assistance hardware (a single NVIDIA Drive Thor-U chip running 700 TOPS) and even more performance, with the dual-motor version now making 680 kW (912 hp) for a 2.83-second 0–100 km/h sprint. Prices in China still start from around RMB 269,800 (~$37,900), making this one of the most technologically advanced cars you can buy for the money.

Performance & Specs

The 2026 Zeekr 001 comes in single-motor rear-wheel-drive and dual-motor all-wheel-drive forms. The RWD model makes 370 kW (496 hp) and does 0–100 km/h in 4.98 seconds — and crucially, it's the longest-range version at up to 810 km CLTC. The AWD dual-motor model is a genuine performance car, producing a combined 680 kW (912 hp) and 925 Nm, hitting 100 km/h in just 2.83 seconds on the way to a 280 km/h top speed. That's a meaningful step up from the previous 001's 580 kW / 3.3-second AWD figures. Whichever you choose, the 001 rides on a sophisticated chassis with closed dual-chamber air suspension and CCD adaptive electromagnetic damping — Zeekr's "Smart Magic Carpet" setup — with a ride height adjustable up to 206 mm.

POWERTRAIN TYPE	Single-motor RWD or dual-motor AWD
POWER	370 kW (496 hp) RWD / 680 kW (912 hp) AWD
ACCELERATION	4.98 s (RWD) / 2.83 s (AWD)
TOP SPEED	280 km/h (AWD)
BATTERY	95 kWh Golden / 103 kWh CATL Qilin
ELECTRIC RANGE	up to 810 km (CLTC)
ARCHITECTURE	900V
CHARGING	10–80% in ~7 min (Golden Battery)

Dimensions & Practicality

Length	4,977 mm
Width	1,999 mm
Height	1,545 mm
Wheelbase	3,005 mm
Cargo	740 L (2,144 L folded)

The 001 is a striking large shooting-brake — an estate-coupe hybrid body that's both sporty and surprisingly practical. At 4,977 mm long with a 3,005 mm wheelbase, it seats five with generous space, and the long roofline pays off in cargo: there's 740 litres behind the rear seats, expanding to a van-like 2,144 litres with them folded, plus a 32-litre frunk up front. Curb weight ranges from around 2,235 kg for the RWD to roughly 2,470 kg for the heaviest AWD. It's a car that can carry a family and their luggage in comfort while still sprinting like a supercar in dual-motor form, and the low roofline and wide stance give it real road presence that belies its practicality.

LENGTH	4,977 mm
WIDTH	1,999 mm
HEIGHT	1,545 mm
WHEELBASE	3,005 mm
CARGO VOLUME	740 L (2,144 L seats folded)
FRUNK	32 L

Charging & Battery

Charging is the 2026 001's headline act. It offers two batteries: a 95 kWh "Golden Battery" (Golden Brick) and a larger 103 kWh CATL Qilin pack. Thanks to the new 900V architecture, the 95 kWh Golden Battery accepts a 12C peak charge rate, refilling 10–80% in roughly 7 minutes — among the fastest in any production car. The 103 kWh Qilin pack, which delivers the headline 810 km of CLTC range in RWD form, charges 10–80% in around 10 minutes. Both are ternary-lithium (NMC) packs. For buyers, it means the 001 can be topped up in barely more time than a coffee stop, all but eliminating the inconvenience of long-distance EV travel.

BATTERY	95 kWh Golden / 103 kWh CATL Qilin
ELECTRIC RANGE	710 km (95 kWh) / up to 810 km (103 kWh RWD)
ARCHITECTURE	900V
DC 10-80% TIME	~7 min (Golden) / ~10 min (Qilin)

Design & Interior

The 2026 facelift sharpens the 001's already-distinctive looks. Up front there's a new bumper with a horizontal grille pattern and reshaped air ducts, while the rear gets a cleaner bumper with the previous triangular reflectors removed, along with new colours. The signature full-width connected light bars front and rear remain, as does the dramatic low-slung shooting-brake silhouette. Inside, Zeekr has introduced a "Starry Sky Concert Hall" theme, with premium materials, the big 16-inch central screen, a slim driver display and the enormous 39.3-inch AR head-up display stretching across the windscreen. The 29-speaker audio system and 256-colour ambient lighting reinforce the luxury feel, and the cabin's clean, horizontal layout makes it feel airy and modern.

Technology & Features

The biggest change under the skin is the driver-assistance leap. The old 001 used dual NVIDIA Orin-X chips plus a Mobileye processor for around 508 TOPS; the 2026 car switches to a single NVIDIA Drive Thor-U chip delivering 700 TOPS, running Zeekr's latest G-Pilot H7 system. Fed by 31 perception sensors including LiDAR, it supports advanced highway and urban navigation-assisted driving and automated parking. The infotainment runs on Zeekr's own OS across the 16-inch 3.5K screen, with the AR-HUD layering navigation and assistance cues directly into the driver's view.

Safety & ADAS

The 001 pairs its high-end assisted-driving hardware with strong active safety. Zeekr's G-AES emergency avoidance system can intervene at speeds up to 130 km/h, and tyre-blowout stability control operates up to 120 km/h. The LiDAR-equipped sensor suite, surround cameras and Thor-U compute give it one of the most capable driver-assistance packages in its price class.

ADAS LEVEL	L2+ (G-Pilot H7, LiDAR, Thor-U 700 TOPS)
ADAS FEATURES	Highway & urban NOA, auto parking, G-AES avoidance, 31 sensors, 360° camera

Available Versions

VERSION	POWER	BATTERY	EV RANGE	0-100	PRICE	KEY DIFFERENCES
Max RWD	370 kW (496 hp)	103 kWh Qilin	810 km	4.98 s	~$37,900 (¥269,800)	Longest range, single motor
Max AWD	680 kW (912 hp)	95 kWh Golden	710 km	2.83 s	~$37,900 (¥269,800)	7-min charging, dual motor
Ultra AWD	680 kW (912 hp)	103 kWh Qilin	up to 762 km	2.83 s	~$42,100 (¥299,800)	Added equipment
Ultra+ AWD	680 kW (912 hp)	103 kWh Qilin	up to 730 km	2.83 s	~$46,300 (¥329,800)	Top trim, full kit

Pricing & Availability

The updated 2026 Zeekr 001 launched in China in October 2025, priced from RMB 269,800 (~$37,900) for the Max trims to RMB 329,800 (~$46,300) for the Ultra+, with trade-in subsidies knocking around RMB 10,000 off. That pricing is essentially flat versus the previous 001 despite the major additions of 900V charging, the Thor-U chip and air suspension content. For now it's a China-market model; a high-performance 001 FR flagship (a quad-motor, 1,248 hp halo version) sits far above the mainstream line-up.

How It Compares

The 001's mix of 810 km range, supercar acceleration and 7-minute charging is hard to match. Zeekr's own 007 GT shooting-brake is cheaper and even longer-range, but less powerful and a size smaller. The BYD Han L and XPeng P7+ are talented, value-packed electric sedans that undercut the 001 on price, but neither offers the 001's combination of a practical shooting-brake body, air suspension and 900V ultra-fast charging. For buyers who want one car that can haul, cruise long distances, charge in minutes and embarrass sports cars off the line, the 2026 001 is a remarkable all-rounder.