Zeekr 001

“In August 2024, Zeekr has faced criticism for launching the 2025 model year of the Zeekr 001 in China just six months after releasing the previous version in February 2024. It led to protests among customers who recently purchased the earlier model, as their vehicles have quickly been superseded by a newer version. The 2024 model came equipped with Mobileye chips, which cannot be upgraded to the new Haohan Intelligent Driving 2.0 system from the 2025 model.”

“In response, Zhejiang Geely Holding President and Zeekr CEO An Conghui (Andy An) acknowledged the issue, admitting that the company could have better communicated its product release plans.”

“According to Reuters and the China Securities Journal, many Zeekr vehicles sold in Xiamen in December 2024 were pre-registered with insurance under Xiamen C&D and its affiliates before being sold to customers, raising questions about the timing of reported sales. While Zeekr recorded 2,737 sales in the city that month—2,508 of which were to companies—only 271 vehicles were registered for license plates, suggesting a discrepancy between reported and actual deliveries.”