Chinese automaker Geely’s Zeekr brand on Tuesday revealed the 009, an electric van that notes the manufacturing launching of battery supplier CATL’s cell-to-pack battery technology.
Zeekr’s second design, following the 001 hatchback, the 009 is a six-seat van is anticipated to begin shipments in China in 2023. There are no plans to offer it in the United States, although it does appear huge sufficient for this market.
Zeekr teased the van earlier this year, validating use of CATL cell-to-pack technology, which skips the components battery cells are generally placed in to form a pack, with some technological jumps to preserve correct surveillance as well as cooling and make the modules unneeded.
2023 Zeekr 009 CATL exposed the latest version of cell-to-pack tech in April, claiming that it could deliver 13 %more power by volume than the 4680-format cells Tesla is changing to– as well as impressive power density of 355 watt-hours per kilo with current-tech lithium-ion cells as well as 160 watt-hours per kilo with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells.
In the 009, that enhanced power and also power thickness translates to an estimated 514 miles from the van’s 140-kwh pack, as determined on China’s CLTC screening cycle. That might still cover 400 miles on the a lot more rigorous EPA testing cycle.
A pair of motors give a combined 536 hp. They utilize silicon carbide tech to accomplish 98.5% effectiveness, as well as can propel the 009 from 0-62 miles per hour in 4.5 secs, Zeekr claims– quick for a van.
2023 Zeekr 009 The slab-sided 009 dramatically contrasts the sleek-looking 009, however still handles a coefficient of drag of 0.27, according to Zeekr.
The body shell likewise features a one-piece die-cast aluminum rear area that Zeekr claims help crash defense. To aid avoid getting into a crash to begin with, the 009 obtains a driver-assist system based around Mobileye chips, with 7 8-megapixel HD cameras, 4 2-megapixel surround-view video cameras, and one long-range as well as 12 short-range radar systems for the sensor suite. Zeekr, which is anticipated to be publicly listed quickly by moms and dad Geely, stated it will provide to 30 driver-assist features.
Inside, passengers can make use of a 15.6-inch display that folds up below the ceiling to stream content or host videoconferences, while relaxing in Nappa natural leather seats with massage.
2023 Zeekr 009 Zeekr was formed in March 2021 as a”costs electrical vehicle company”under Geely, which also has Volvo, Polestar, Lotus Cars, as well as Black Cab manufacturer London Electric Vehicle Company, with in-house developed brands like Lynk & & Co. as well as Geometry. While Zeekr aims for an “possession light operation approach” that looks to vendors for core technology– as shown by the CATL partnership– various other brand names have their very own engineering resources.
Volvo and Polestar are sharing some parts– with the Polestar 3 and also Volvo EX90 both improved the business’ Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) platform. Although they’re going their very own means on motors and also other performance elements.
Cell-to-pack is not the only leading-edge battery technology that Geely is taking into consideration. It’s also thinking about the bigger availability of battery exchanging tech for its budget-oriented Geometry EV brand.