Zeekr Unveils Refreshed EV Models with Advanced Driver-Assist Technology
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Zeekr has launched updated versions of its 001 hatchback and 007 sedan, featuring significant upgrades to its Navigation Zeekr Pilot (NZP) autonomous driving system. The Level 2 system will initially allow supervised navigation on fixed urban routes starting in September, with a year-end over-the-air update expanding capabilities to most city streets nationwide, aiming to rival Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software. By the second half of 2025, Zeekr plans to introduce door-to-door automated driving across all Chinese cities, leveraging artificial intelligence neural networks rather than traditional coding. The refreshed 007 models, priced between RMB 209,900 and RMB 299,900, include the world’s fastest charging technology, utilizing a second-generation lithium iron phosphate battery that charges from 10% to 80% in just 10.5 minutes. While the entry-level 001 uses Mobileye chips, other variants employ Nvidia DRIVE processors as part of Zeekr’s strategy to develop proprietary ADAS. This move intensifies competition with rivals like Huawei and Xpeng Motors, who are also advancing their autonomous driving capabilities in the rapidly evolving Chinese EV market.
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Zeekr Unveils Refreshed EV Models with Advanced Driver-Assist Technology
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Zeekr has launched updated versions of its 001 hatchback and 007 sedan, featuring significant upgrades to its Navigation Zeekr Pilot (NZP) autonomous driving system. The Level 2 system will initially allow supervised navigation on fixed urban routes starting in September, with a year-end over-the-air update expanding capabilities to most city streets nationwide, aiming to rival Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software. By the second half of 2025, Zeekr plans to introduce door-to-door automated driving across all Chinese cities, leveraging artificial intelligence neural networks rather than traditional coding. The refreshed 007 models, priced between RMB 209,900 and RMB 299,900, include the world’s fastest charging technology, utilizing a second-generation lithium iron phosphate battery that charges from 10% to 80% in just 10.5 minutes. While the entry-level 001 uses Mobileye chips, other variants employ Nvidia DRIVE processors as part of Zeekr’s strategy to develop proprietary ADAS. This move intensifies competition with rivals like Huawei and Xpeng Motors, who are also advancing their autonomous driving capabilities in the rapidly evolving Chinese EV market.
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