2025 Zeekr 001 Performance AWD vs Denza N8 AWD

	2025 Zeekr 001 Performance AWD Denza N8 AWD

Price	$77,488.00
Our Rating	5.5 6.0
Brand	Zeekr Denza
Category	Cars Cars

MODEL

Models

2025 Zeekr 001 Performance AWD Denza N8 (BEV)

LAUNCH

Announced	February 2024 (the major update) July 2023
Status	In production (refreshed model) In production (China)
Country of origin	China China
Base Price	$77488, 65 990 EUR

PERFORMANCE

Power	400 kW (~ 536 hp) DUAL motor, AWD Dual motor AWD (230 kW + 200 kW)
Torque	343 N·m
Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is.	3.8 s
Max Speed	200 km/h

BATTERY

Capacity	95 kWh option (new in refreshed model) 100 kWh option (retained / offered)
Tech	NMC (ternary) lithium-ion chemistry Likely BYD Blade (LFP)
Range	594 km WLTP (~ 369 mi)
Consumption	15.6 kWh / 100 km
Recuperation	Yes
Heat Pump
DC Charging	10% → 80% in ~ 0.2 h (12 minutes, 200+ kW scale)
Others	The refreshed model supports an 800 V high voltage charging architecture in the updated version. In the facelift, Zeekr claims up to 546 kW possible charging speed at “Zeekr V3 Supercharger” (peak) in some promotional specs Closed front grille design unique to BEV

BODY

Type	5-door shooting brake / wagon / crossover-styled EV, seating 5 5-door SUV (5 / 6 / 7 seats)
Platform	SEA (Sustainable Experience Architecture) (SEA1) BYD e-Platform 3.0
Dimensions	Length: ~ 4,955 mm Width: ~ 1,999 mm Height: ~ 1,560 mm 4949 × 1950 × 1725 mm
Drag Co-Efficient	0.23
Wheelbase	Wheelbase: ~ 2,999 mm 2830 mm
Weight	2,200 – 2,350 kg (varies by version)
Suspension	Front: likely independent suspension (details not always disclosed) Rear: independent / multi-link (for better ride and handling) Some versions include active air suspension (Privilege AWD
Wheels	22″ wheels
Trunk/Boot	539 L (with seats up), With rear seats folded, up to ~ 2,144 L
Others	The refreshed design adopts styling cues from the high-performance FR version (more aggressive front fascia, updated lighting)

DISPLAYS

Centre	In the updated interior, Zeekr uses a 15.05″ 2.5K OLED center screen in the facelifted 2024/2025 model. 15.6-inch touchscreen
Driver's Display	8.9″ slim instrument cluster (digital) in updated model 12.3-inch LCD cluster (est.)
Head-Up	Upgraded AR-HUD display ~ 35.5″ in new refresh
Others	Rear row touchscreen (for climate control) ~ 5.7″ in some versions Rear A/C / infotainment controls

COMFORT

Seats	5 seats; in higher trims, ventilated front seats with massage 5 / 6 / 7 configurations, premium leather
Roof	large glass roof Panoramic sunroof (with shade)
Parking Aids	11 high-resolution 8 MP cameras remain part of the ADAS / vision system In 2025 update, Zeekr introduced Haohan Smart Driving 2.0 system with enhanced sensor suite: 1 LiDAR, 12 HD cameras, 5 mm-wave radars, 12 ultrasonic radars. 360° camera + sensors (likely shared with PHEV)
Connectivity	Zeekr OS 6.0 (new software version) in updated model High-performance chips (Snapdragon etc.) likely updated for increased performance Dynaudio sound, wireless charging, smart key
Others	Multi-zone climate control, enhanced air filtration (N95-level filtration), ambient lighting retained or improved Rear climate controls, multifunction steering

SAFETY

Airbags	Yes Front, side, curtain
Driving Aids	Advanced driver assistance suite augmented in 2025 update via Haohan Smart Driving 2.0 hardware Denza Pilot (L2+ ADAS, lane keep, adaptive cruise)
Self Driving	Not fully autonomous; capability depends on trim and region; but supports advanced driver assist features
Crash Tests	5-star rating in Euro NCAP and Green NCAP (for versions sold in Europe)

Note

Others

The 2024 refresh (adopted in 2025 model) incorporated exterior styling inspired by the FR performance variant and major upgrades to the cockpit / software / charging architecture.
The 2025 update introduces the Haohan Smart Driving 2.0 system with significantly improved autonomy hardware compared to previous Mobileye-based systems.
The charging architecture upgrade to 800 V is a major shift enabling very high power charging (peak ~ 546 kW claimed) in refreshed model marketing.
Some controversy among early buyers over frequent model updates (i.e. product cycles) has been publicly reported in China.
The 2025 variant is positioned to compete more strongly in performance / technology with other premium EVs, leveraging its shooting-brake styling plus high-end tech features