China reports progress in electromobility: charging takes the same time as visiting the pump – Garáž.cz

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Electrical transmission In general, they face a number of obstacles, from high vehicle purchase prices to an underdeveloped charging infrastructure to the speed of charging itself. Car companies are trying to address these pain points, and it looks like the Chinese Zeekr just broke through. in the range of time spent on the charger.

His a new type of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) The traction battery designed for the 007 model is supposed to be able to charge from 10% to 80% in just over 10 minutes in optimal conditions, which would be almost equivalent to a regular visit to the pump, including payment.

The automaker said it was able to achieve this milestone thanks to highly developed materials and technologies used. Zeekr it also claims that its new battery can handle constant fast charging even in very cold conditions down to -10°C, when the charging time from 10% to 80% is extended to a total of 30 minutes . And that’s still pretty reasonable.

The Zeekr 007 has a basic range of up to 688 km per charge using an 800-volt architecture according to the optimistic CLTC standard, however, when it is converted to the European WLTP, we are talking about 529 km. The variant with an extended range then up to 870 km according to CLTC, ie 669 km according to WLTP. As for drives, buyers choose between rear-wheel drive tuned for 421 horsepower and four-wheel drive with a combined output of 646 horsepower.

In addition, the 007 sedan will offer a luxurious interior with full leather seats with heating, ventilation and massage, while the crew in the back will get heated seats with electric tilt up to 7 degrees.

Other benefits of the car include a large 15-inch infotainment system display, a 35.5-inch head-up display with augmented reality, semi-autonomous driving developed by Nvidia, an advanced package of safety assistants, a suede headrest or a premium sound provided by the automaker itself.

The Chinese Zeekr also operates in Europe and sells the luxury shooting brake 001 here (we tested it HERE) and cross mentioned X. In China, in addition to the 001, X and the 007 sedan, it also offers the 009 MPV and is preparing other models. It is definitely a brand we will hear about again.