Zeekr CX1E/Ark Introduced – New EV SUV Based on PMA2+ with 800V Architecture; Tesla Model Y Rival

Zeekr has just released a teaser image of its upcoming electric SUV, which is expected to compete with the Tesla Model Y. According to media reports, the new model is rumored to be called Ark but is currently codenamed CX1E.

There are no official details yet, although it is said that the CX1E/Ark is built on the same PMA2+ platform (derived from Geely’s Sustainable Experience Architecture) as the 007. The car is said to be 4.7 meters long, equivalent to the Model Y which is 4,751 mm long.

Design-wise, the CX1E/Ark adopts a number of cues seen on its sedan sibling, including the slim ‘Stargate’ light bar at the front just above the main headlights. The rear also gets full-width taillights, while other highlights like the pop-out door handles and roof-mounted LiDAR sensor are also visible despite the camouflage.

The proposed use of PMA2+ also suggests the SUV will feature an 800V electrical architecture that allows for DC fast charging up to 500kW (like on the 007). We can also expect a 75kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, along with a rear-wheel drive and dual-motor configuration.

The rear-wheel drive version of the 007 is rated at 421 PS (416 hp or 310 kW) and 440 Nm of torque for a 0-100 km/h time of 5.6 seconds. Meanwhile, the all-wheel drive variants have 646 PS (640 hp or 475 kW) and 710 Nm for a 100 km/h time of 3.8 seconds. In addition to the 75 kWh battery, the sedan is also offered with a 100 kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) option – a range of 616 to 688 km in the generous CLTC standard.

Based on Car NewsChinaZeekr plans to launch seven new vehicles by 2026, including four crossovers/SUVs, two minivans and a wagon. This year has already seen the launch of MixNext up will be the CX1E/Ark. In 2025, it is said that the CC1E, a wagon, and two more SUVs (the D-segment EX1E and the E-segment DX1E) will be introduced, while 2026 will see a new minivan (codenamed Beluga) and a crossover (codenamed Grampus).

The Chinese automaker and Geely subsidiary is looking to expand globally and is currently present in 30 markets, with 20 more to follow by the end of this year. Malay is also part of this expansion, with X And 009 will be the first models offered here.

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