Sports electric car ZEEKR 001 FR will challenge the Tesla Model S Plaid

According to SPEEDME.RU, the Chinese automaker Zeekr, which is part of the Geely concern, is going to introduce its first luxury sports car, which promises to «plug the belt» Tesla Model S Plaid.

The move by Zeekr, a company that specializes in premium electric vehicles, is indicative of Chinese automakers' commitment to developing high-performance electric vehicles to increase profits despite competition in the market of more affordable

Zeekr was founded in 2021 and offers a variety of models ranging from 189 800 to 499 000 yuan. Their new sports model, the Zeekr 001 FR, is expected to hit the market later this year.

According to the company, the Zeekr 001 FR intends to arouse the interest of Tesla Model S Plaid owners, considering the latest model «boring» ; compared with their innovative development. This puts this Chinese marque in the ranks of manufacturers striving to create premium electric vehicles with outstanding features and performance to propel the EV industry forward.