Geely’s Zeekr EV brand says ‘Plaid is dull’ as it prepares to unleash first super-sedan based on 001
Zeekr has released teaser images of the all-new 2024 Zeekr 001 FR – the Geely-owned premium EV brand’s first-ever super-sedan that’s taking direct aim at the Tesla Model S Plaid.
And given the manic Tesla sports flagship is no longer coming to Australia, Geely’s well-progressed plans to launch a range of new EVs Down Under could see the Zeekr 001 FR head this way.
Published on Zeekr’s Twitter account, the teaser images of the low-riding, big-wing 001 FR are accompanied with the caption ‘Plaid is dull’, suggesting in no uncertain terms that the Chinese newcomer will pack even more performance than the Tesla Model S Plaid.
Sitting low to the ground and sporting a deep front splitter, imposing rear wing, side skirts and a big rear diffuser, Zeekr may also offer a more track-focused version.
Indeed, the 001 FR has been snapped on an unknown racetrack, so there could be a lap record attempt at the Nurburgring in the offing too.
We’ve already sampled a variety of Zeekr cars that are possible contender for launch in Australia – including the Zeekr 001 and the Zeekr X – and have come away impressed.
Watch this space…
Source
https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/hot-2024-zeekr-001-fr-to-attack-tesla-model-s-plaid-141994/
