Zeekr - the premium arm of Chinese firm Geely - will begin sales in selected European markets with an extended range of EVs:
An, who is also president of Geely Holding and chairman of Geely Auto, confirmed Zeekr will add two new models to its line-up next year in preparation for its push into global markets.
Included is a new four-door saloon and mid-size SUV, both of which are being engineered to fulfil European safety regulations, according to sources at Geely’s headquarters in Hangzhou, China.At this stage, it is not known which European markets Zeekr is planning to enter or whether it intends to manufacture right-hand-drive versions of its models for the UK market.
Zeekr’s plan to enter the European market and extend its line-up to at least six models within the next two years comes as parent company Geely seeks to spin off and list its electric vehicle sub-brand as an independent company. A proposal lodged by Geely Holding on 31 October to list Zeekr on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange has been accepted. However, details of the timing have not yet been confirmed.
Launched in 2021, Zeekr is positioned as a premium brand in China. It is one of several marques controlled by Geely Holding and Geely Auto, including
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