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2026
Zeekr announces planned 2027 model refreshes
Geely Automobile said the 2027 Zeekr 7X and 2027 Zeekr 009 Glory would receive refreshed upgrades within the year; the article reports this as a plan, not a completed update.
2026
Zeekr 7X overpass fall in Hubei
A Zeekr 7X fell from an overpass in Shiyan, Hubei, and the driver sustained minor injuries. Zeekr said the airbags deployed and the vehicle’s SOS system automatically contacted rescue services; company staff went to assist with follow-up matters.
2026
Zeekr responds to crash involving Zeekr 7X
Zeekr responded to a crash in Hubei in which a Zeekr 7X fell from a bridge about 60 meters high; the owner suffered minor injuries. The company said its efforts were for the person to be safe in a critical moment and that the owner's safety mattered more than product evaluations.
2026
Zeekr unveils Zeekr 0.01 concept car at 2026 Chengdu Auto Show
Zeekr officially unveiled a special concept car, the Zeekr 0.01, at the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show. The car was designed by six-year-old Justin based on his drawing, and unlike a typical show model it has a dedicated VIN, parts made on Zeekr's production line, and a factory certificate signed by Zeekr's manufacturing head Zhao Chunlin. Zeekr said the car is not intended for sale.
2026
Waymo opens next-generation Ojai robotaxi to all riders in three cities
Waymo has opened its next-generation self-driving taxi Ojai to all passengers in Los Angeles, Phoenix and San Francisco. Riders may be matched to the vehicle; once the fleet grows, users will be able to choose between Ojai and the existing Jaguar I-PACE. Ojai carries the sixth-generation Waymo Driver, uses a battery-electric minibus platform built by Zeekr, and has an updated in-car interface and Gemini assistant. Waymo said it had previously invited some users to test-ride in the three cities and plans to expand Ojai to Denver, Las Vegas and San Diego within the year.
2026
Zeekr launches Zeekr Dream Plan youth design program
At the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show, Zeekr officially launched the "Zeekr Dream Plan," under which youths under 16 nationwide can visit Zeekr smart factories and its global design center each June to August to take part in discussions on car design and feature definition; ideas with implementation value may be applied to future production models.
2026
Zeekr vehicle overheating incident in Ningbo
A Zeekr vehicle experienced an overheating incident at a charging station in Ningbo. Zeekr said the vehicle had recently been involved in a serious collision and had not been inspected or repaired at an officially authorized service center afterward. The cause remained under investigation, and no injuries were reported.
2026
Zeekr 7X catches fire at public charging station in Ningbo
A Zeekr 7X vehicle experienced an overheating incident and caught fire at a public charging station in Ningbo. Zeekr said on the evening of August 9 that the fire department responded, no casualties occurred, and the cause is under investigation. Zeekr added that preliminary checks showed the vehicle had recently been in a serious collision and had not been inspected or repaired through an official authorized service center.
2022
Zeekr announces Zeekr 001 price increase
Zeekr announced that the Zeekr 001 price would increase from May 1, 2022, and said it would announce the pricing and benefits adjustment plan by April 30.
2021
Zeekr withdraws and replaces spoiled mooncake gift boxes
Zeekr said some mooncakes in its Mid-Autumn gift boxes had deteriorated and could be unsafe to eat. It stopped distribution, asked recipients not to eat them, arranged retrieval and replacement of boxes already sent, and apologized.
2021
Zeekr completes $500 million strategic financing
Zeekr signed a strategic investment agreement with five investors on August 27. Their total investment was $500 million, representing approximately 5.6% of Zeekr after the investment.
2021
Mobileye and Zeekr agree to develop an ADAS system
Mobileye, an Intel subsidiary, announced an agreement with Zeekr to jointly develop an advanced driver-assistance system. The cooperation is planned to begin with the ZEEKR 001 model equipped with Mobileye Supervision, which the article says was due to launch in the fourth quarter of that year.
2021
Zeekr offers discounts on selected configurations
Zeekr said customers who selected three configurations before December 31 would receive a 40% discount on their option prices.
2021
Zeekr owners protest over vehicle specifications and delivery
The article reports that Zeekr owners protested over issues including the Zeekr 001's charging specifications and delayed deliveries. Zeekr CEO An Conghui apologized and said the company would cover the national subsidy price difference for users whose deliveries were delayed until 2022.
2021
ZEEKR 001 customers challenge pricing and product claims
A report said ZEEKR 001 customers had collectively sought to defend their rights, raising concerns about vehicle configurations, pricing and the gap between advertised capabilities and the delivered model. The article also reported that several models’ prices increased after the company stopped accepting 2021 intention deposits on June 15.
2021
Zeekr launches its first production car, Zeekr 001
Geely's Zeekr sub-brand and its first production vehicle, Zeekr 001, were formally launched on April 15, 2021.