Lower than a month after teasing a brand new high-performance model of its flagship 001 EV, ZEEKR has shared a few of its upcoming specs – they usually’re spectacular. After straight up calling Tesla’s Mannequin S Plaid “uninteresting,” the Chinese language automaker is “saying sorry to different efficiency manufacturers,” as a result of the ZEEKR 001 FR is packin’ some warmth.

These are some extra daring phrases from an automotive firm that was based as just lately as March of 2021 and has launched three all-electric bespoke fashions since. That started in October of 2021 when the 001 sedan started off its meeting traces in China.

With 001s now on their Europe, ZEEKR isn’t solely increasing its lineup, however its world footprint. Subsequent, nonetheless, the corporate seems to be making an attempt to show some heads on the racetrack. In August, ZEEKR despatched out a cheeky Tweet introducing a high-performance model of the 001 known as the FR – its first luxurious sports activities automobile.

Whereas throwing shade at Tesla, ZEEKR described the 001 FR as “a brand new form of beast,” however not a lot else. By calling out Plaid particularly, we surmised ZEEKR had some severe efficiency. You understand, since that model of the Mannequin S stays one of many quickest manufacturing EVs on Earth.

Right now we now have our reply – Quad-motors child.

ZEEKR 001 FR isn’t solely quick, however manufacturing prepared

In response to a press launch from ZEEKR at this time, the 001 FR characteristic 4 silicon-carbine motors – double the powertrain of the boring previous 001 we had been speaking about. The automaker says the quad-motors mix for a distributed e-drive design supported by in-house software program and {hardware} applied sciences, using torque vectoring to regulate every wheel in milliseconds.

Oh, and it could possibly do tank turns.

These motors mix for a staggering 1,265 brake horsepower (bhp) and may propel the electrical sports activities automobile from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 2.07 seconds (rolling begin). That’s quick, however what could be quicker is the ZEEKR 001 FR’s charging capabilities because of a 100 kWh pack powered by CATL’s next-generation Qilin batteries.

ZEEKR states the upcoming EV can cost from 10-80% in a mere quarter-hour – that’s one of many firm’s incoming V3 quick charging piles that supply a most output of 800kW (1000V, 800A). By 2024, ZEEKR says it plans to increase its quick charger community to 1,000 stations.

Lengthy earlier than then, nonetheless, we ought to be seeing the 001 FR beginning rolling out as ZEEKR additionally revealed deliveries are scheduled to start in October. Every little thing about this automobile is quick. To maintain others protected, ZEEKR stated it can give every prospects personalised coaching periods to allow them to deal with the efficiency of the brand new EV.

When deliveries start, ZEEKR is planning to supply 99 001 FRs monthly thereafter. ZEEKR nonetheless has formally shared pricing but, however as we reported in the course of the authentic announcement, a supply shared ZEEKR is asking over RMB 1 million ($138,700). We should wait and see.

Wanting ahead to getting behind the wheel of this one (with correct coaching after all). Test it out!