The Zeekr 001 and 007 GT | China’s Luxury EVs That Could Shake Up Australia
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The Zeekr 001 was the car that first grabbed my attention. It's a sleek, high-performance EV that looked ready to challenge Europe’s best. For a while, I was holding out hope it would make its way to Australia. But now, the 007 GT has arrived on the scene, and it might just be the one worth waiting for.
Zeekr 001 — The Original Game Changer
When Zeekr unveiled the 001, it redefined expectations for what a Chinese-built luxury EV could be. The 001 combines the size and practicality of a grand tourer with the performance of a sports sedan. Depending on the configuration, it can sprint from 0–100 km/h in just 3.3 seconds and offers up to 620 km (WLTP) of range from its 100 kWh battery pack.
It’s built on Geely’s SEA platform, the same architecture used by Volvo and Polestar and supports 800-volt fast charging. The cabin features premium materials, a minimalist design, and one of the most futuristic infotainment setups in its class.
The only real downside? It’s left-hand-drive only, which means we’re still waiting on an Australian-compatible version. For many enthusiasts, that’s been a dealbreaker. But the new Zeekr 007 GT might just change that.
Zeekr 007 GT — The Next Evolution
The Zeekr 007 GT takes everything great about the 001 and makes it sharper, faster, and more refined. It’s a sleek grand tourer built for serious drivers — low, wide, and aggressive, with a coupe-like profile and advanced aerodynamics.
Underneath, it uses an upgraded version of the SEA platform with dual motors producing up to 475 kW, allowing a 0–100 km/h sprint in just 3.0 seconds. It also offers an impressive 740 km (WLTP) range from its large 100 kWh battery. Thanks to 800-volt charging, it can recover hundreds of kilometres of range in minutes on a high-power DC charger.
The 007 GT’s interior feels like a concept car brought to life. It has a panoramic roof, frameless doors, and a clean digital cockpit that’s as elegant as it is high-tech. It’s the kind of car that could easily compete with the Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan, yet at a fraction of the price.
Key Specs Worth Mentioning
- Based on the SEA architecture, multiple trims including single motor RWD and dual motor AWD.
- Range: Depending on trim, up to ~825 km in CLTC (or ~740 km in WLTP style figures) for the 100 kWh version.
- 0-100 km/h: ~3.0 seconds for the dual motor AWD version; ~5.2–5.3 seconds for the single motor RWD version.
- Battery and charging: 75 kWh and 100 kWh battery packs in various trims, 800 V system, wagon/estate body style ~4,864 mm long.
Why the 007 GT Could Be the One for Australia
While I originally had my eyes on the Zeekr 001, the 007 GT now feels like the smarter bet. Zeekr has already begun expanding into Australia with other models like the Zeekr X and Zeekr 009, so it’s clear they’re serious about this market.
If a right-hand-drive version of the 007 GT is confirmed, it could be the first Zeekr performance EV suited for Australian roads. It combines the long-range practicality of the 001 with the style and performance that Aussie drivers love.
In short: I was waiting on the 001, but the 007 GT can easily take its place.
Final Thoughts
The Zeekr 001 proved what was possible, but the 007 GT proves Zeekr is ready to compete globally. It’s faster, sleeker, and smarter, with the kind of range that turns electric compromise into genuine excitement.
If Zeekr brings the 007 GT to Australia, it could become one of the most desirable EVs on the market and finally put this rising Chinese brand on the map.