2025 Zeekr 001 Performance AWD vs Nio EL8 Standard Range

	2025 Zeekr 001 Performance AWD Nio EL8 Standard Range

Price	$77,488.00 $83,000.00
Our Rating	5.5 7.0
Brand	Zeekr NIO
Category	Cars Cars

MODEL

Models

2025 Zeekr 001 Performance AWD Nio EL8 Standard Range

LAUNCH

Announced	February 2024 (the major update) 2024, June
Status	In production (refreshed model) Available to order. Released 2024, September
Country of origin	China
Base Price	$77488, 65 990 EUR € 82,900

PERFORMANCE

Power	400 kW (~ 536 hp) DUAL motor, AWD AWD 653 hp (480 kW)
Torque	343 N·m 627 lb-ft (850 Nm)
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 4.1 sec 0-62 mph
Max Speed	200 km/h 124 mph (200 km/h)

BATTERY

Capacity	95 kWh option (new in refreshed model) 100 kWh option (retained / offered) 75 kWh total
Tech	NMC (ternary) lithium-ion chemistry Liquid-cooled Li-ion
Range	594 km WLTP (~ 369 mi) 242 mi WLTP
Consumption	15.6 kWh / 100 km 341 Wh/mi WLTP
Recuperation	Yes
Heat Pump
AC Charging	CCS 200 kW
DC Charging	10% → 80% in ~ 0.2 h (12 minutes, 200+ kW scale) V2X - includes V2I, V2N, V2V, V2P, V2D standards
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

BODY

Type	5-door shooting brake / wagon / crossover-styled EV, seating 5 5 door SUV, 6 seats
Platform	SEA (Sustainable Experience Architecture) (SEA1) NT2.0
Dimensions	Length: ~ 4,955 mm Width: ~ 1,999 mm Height: ~ 1,560 mm 200.7 x 78.3 x 68.9 in (5099 x 1989 x 1750 mm)
Drag Co-Efficient	0.23 0.25 Cd
Wheelbase	Wheelbase: ~ 2,999 mm 120.9 in (3070 mm)
Clearance	4.4 - 6.3 in (111 - 161 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 Front double wishbone, rear multi-link, dual chamber air suspension, dynamic suspension damping control
Wheels	22″ wheels R20, R21, R22
Trunk/Boot	539 L (with seats up), With rear seats folded, up to ~ 2,144 L EU: 19.5 ft³
Frunk/Bonnet	No
Towing	Yes
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. 12.8" touchscreen
Driver's Display	8.9″ slim instrument cluster (digital) in updated model 10.2"
Head-Up	Upgraded AR-HUD display ~ 35.5″ in new refresh Yes
Others	Rear row touchscreen (for climate control) ~ 5.7″ in some versions Rear 6.6" touchscreen with multi-function control

COMFORT

Seats	5 seats; in higher trims, ventilated front seats with massage Adjustable, heated/ventilated with massage front and rear seats; third row heated seats
Roof	large glass roof Panoramic glass roof, fixed
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. Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, Automatic Parking Assist
Connectivity	Zeekr OS 6.0 (new software version) in updated model High-performance chips (Snapdragon etc.) likely updated for increased performance
Others	Multi-zone climate control, enhanced air filtration (N95-level filtration), ambient lighting retained or improved 5-zone climatronic

SAFETY

Airbags	Yes 7 airbags: front, side, rear, front center, head airbag system
Driving Aids	Advanced driver assistance suite augmented in 2025 update via Haohan Smart Driving 2.0 hardware 1 LIDAR, 5 mmWave radars, 7 8MP cameras, 4 3MP surround view cameras, 12 sensors. High Beam Control, Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Traffic Sign Recognition, Lane Change Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert with pedestrian and cyclist detection, Fatigue Driving monitoring, Side opening warning
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 Forward recording camera (2160p)
39400 Nm/degree torsional stiffness
For European market

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