SK On Takes Delivery Of Zeekr 7X
Zeekr, the luxury electric vehicle brand of China’s Geely Automobile Group, has begun full-scale customer deliveries in South Korea of its midsize SUV, the Zeekr 7X, stepping up its push into the Korean market.Zeekr and SK On held a ceremony for the delivery of the first Zeekr 7X vehicle on on Oct.
South Korean electronics company SK On has taken delivery of the first Zeekr 7X, a luxury electric SUV produced by the Chinese Geely Automobile Group. The delivery ceremony took place on October 21 at the Zeekr Gangnam flagship store in South Korea. This marked the first customer vehicle delivery for Zeekr four months after the brand announced its entry into the Korean market in June.
The vehicle delivered to SK On is the top-tier Ultra trim, equipped with a 100kWh NCM (nickel-cobalt-manganese) battery and dual motors. This configuration provides a maximum output of 645 horsepower and peak torque of 72.4kg·m, enabling the car to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in just 3.9 seconds. The Zeekr 7X can travel 440km on a single charge, as per certification standards set by South Korea's Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Environment.
The Zeekr 7X offers three trims: Pro, Max, and Ultra, each with different battery capacities and drivetrain configurations. The Pro trim, with a 75kWh LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery, offers a range of 375km, while the Max trim, featuring a 100kWh NCM battery, boasts a maximum range of 483km. Despite both trims using a rear-wheel single motor, the Max provides a higher output of 421 horsepower and 45kg·m of peak torque compared to the Ultra's 645 horsepower and 72.4kg·m.
As the first customer for a Chinese brand vehicle in Korea, SK On's purchase of the Zeekr 7X is notable. The company already has a cooperative relationship with Geely, having signed a contract in November 2023 to supply battery modules for the Polestar 5, a Geely model. While some observers speculate this purchase could be the beginning of a new battery supply agreement between SK On and Geely, an SK On official clarified that the first-vehicle purchase has no bearing on such a contract.
Zeekr is actively expanding its presence in the Korean market. The company plans to open 14 stores in major locations nationwide, including Seoul, by the end of the year. Additionally, Zeekr intends to build 11 service centers across the country, with some locations on Jeju Island. A Zeekr representative expressed their excitement about delivering the 7X, highlighting the brand's technology and sensibility to Korean consumers, emphasizing the expansion of the brand experience.
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