The Chinese EV brand Zeekr, part of Geely Holding, has announced a new design refresh for its flagship 001 EV model, the second in as many years. This latest upgrade to the 001 features Zeekr’s 900V architecture, enabling better performance and some of the fastest charging speeds we’ve ever seen. The interior also appears quite cozy, allowing for a starry night setting on the panoramic roof.
The flagship EV initially debuted in April 2021 and found early success in China before expanding its availability to new markets in Europe. By 2023, the 001 had contributed to 64% of Zeekr’s annual global sales, including a high-performance quad-motor variant called the 001 FR, which was introduced in 2023.
However, Zeekr began selling a new model, called the 007, in January 2024, which immediately surpassed the 001 in popularity. As a result, Zeekr introduced a 001 refresh in February 2024, offering customers new, lower-priced trims along with improved performance.
Even after the refresh, Zeekr’s other models, such as the 007 GT (which features newer technology at a lower price), continue to outsell the 001. So, Zeekr has returned to its design lab and introduced yet another 001 refresh for 2025, a significantly larger overhaul.
900V architecture
According to the company, the 2025 001 refresh EVs are already being delivered to Zeekr showrooms around China before the official launch and start of deliveries on October 11. Those pre-order holders will be among the first to experience the new 001 upgrades, which are centered around Zeekr’s new E-Powertrain technology —a full-stack 900V architecture.
This is a significant upgrade from the 001’s previous 800V system. The result is significantly faster 12C charging, enabling 10-80% charging in just 7 (seven!) minutes.
Variants include an AWD version that offers 925 hp (680kW), accelerating from 0 to 100 kph in 2.83 seconds to a top speed of 280 kph. Zeekr is also selling an RWD variant powered by CATL’s Qilin battery technology, offering notable (CLTC) range improvement of up to 810 km. This version is equipped with a larger pack (103 kWh) compared to the 100 kWh in the 2024 model, which achieved a CLTC range of 750 km.
Interior and chassis upgrade
The updated 2025 Zeekr 001 also features plenty of upgrades to the interior. A new interior design theme called ‘Starry Sky Concert Hall’ features premium textiles and an immersive display that can be activated across the EV’s interior roof: stars and constellations twinkle amidst the glow of the moon, while shooting stars occasionally fly across the ceiling.
There is now a 16-inch central control screen that supports 30° rotation, a 13.02-inch high-definition instrument panel, an 8-inch rear control screen, a 39.3-inch head-up display, and 29 speakers. A large area is covered in Nappa leather, and the center console is covered in suede.
The rear seats offer a maximum reclining angle of 125° and are equipped with a legrest and a footrest. The legrest extends up to 350 mm and adjusts over an 87° range. The front seats also support 20 massage points, while the rear seats support 12.
Other upgrades in the 001 include a new chassis and ‘CCD Electromagnetic Damping System’, and inclusion of Zeekr’s G-AES (General Obstacle Avoidance) emergency active safety technology, which enables automatic avoidance at speeds up to 130 kph, and all-scenario tire blowout protection, which can keep the shooting brake stable at speeds up to 120 kph after a tire fails.
As mentioned above, the updated Zeekr 001 is expected to reach customers in China this weekend; however, there is no word yet on whether or when it will become available in other markets, such as Europe.
