Geely unveils new flagship EV sedan with suicide door – built on SEA EV platform, coming in 2023
Geely has teased an upcoming all-electric fastback, which is expected to arrive later this year, around the same time as the Polestar group brand unveils its model. update Polestar 2 fastback model.
What’s visible of the upcoming model so far is the three-dimensional headlamp design, where its L-shaped design appears to mimic the top half of the ‘Thor’s Hammer’ shape as seen in current headlights. Volvo and Polestar models, and a glimpse at the front of the car reveals a wide range of wheels.
Turning to its side, illuminated sections show that this upcoming EV fastback sedan will use a passenger car door layout, also known as suicide doors as used by Rolls royce car and Coach Door Edition 80th Anniversary Lincoln Continental.
While the wheel arches are not immediately visible in the dark, that can be implied by the trio of illuminated markers in this trailer and the rear end which appears to use a taillight layout. full width.
Given its flagship model positioning, Geely’s upcoming EV will likely use the company’s SEA1 core platform. Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) in its luxury car app, using a platform that reinforces for the first time Zeekr 001.
Single- and dual-motor powertrain configurations will be offered in the platform; for reference, the Zeekr 001 makes 536 hp through all-wheel drive, accelerates from 0-100 km/h in less than four seconds and boasts a battery range of over 700 km.
It will be a large vehicle and since the Zeekr 001 likely shares its platform with a wheelbase of more than 3 meters, the upcoming Geely EV sedan will be at least equal in length. The SEA1 platform also offers an 800-volt electrical system, which will provide a quick 20-minute charge time, according to Geely.
LIBRARY: Zeekr 001
