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Volkswagen ID.7 vs Zeekr 001

Volkswagen ID.7 and Zeekr 001 are large electric cars aimed at different priorities. The ID.7 targets buyers who want comfort, efficiency, and long-distance cruising. The Zeekr 001 targets drivers who want performance, tech, and a sportier design with more power options.

Range favors both in different trims. The ID.7 reaches up to about 700 km WLTP in newer versions, focused on efficiency and steady cruising. The Zeekr 001 ranges between about 600 and 700 km WLTP depending on battery size, with higher-capacity versions pushing further. Charging is close on paper. The ID.7 supports up to 175–200 kW DC fast charging with around 25–30 minutes for 10 to 80 percent. The Zeekr 001 also supports up to about 200 kW DC with similar 30-minute fast charge times, though newer variants push higher peak speeds.

Price positioning differs by region. The ID.7 sits in the upper mid-size sedan segment with pricing aligned to European executive EVs. The Zeekr 001 undercuts many premium rivals in China while offering high specs. Availability favors the ID.7 across Europe and global markets, while the Zeekr 001 remains focused on China with gradual expansion into Europe. This page helps you choose between a comfort-focused long-range cruiser and a performance-oriented fastback EV.

Within Volkswagen, other EVs include the ID.4, ID.5, and ID. Buzz. Within Zeekr, models include the Zeekr X compact SUV and Zeekr 009 MPV.

The Volkswagen ID.7 offers strong efficiency, long range, and a refined ride, but it has softer driving dynamics and less performance focus; the Zeekr 001 offers high power, fast acceleration, and advanced tech, but it has higher energy consumption and limited availability outside China.

QUICK VERDICT; Pick the Volkswagen ID.7 if you want range, comfort, and daily usability. Pick the Zeekr 001 if you want performance, design, and stronger acceleration.

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  Volkswagen ID.7 Zeekr 001
Price $57,000.00 $61,000.00
Our Rating 6.3 6.0
Brand VOLKSWAGEN Zeekr
Category Electric Cars Electric Cars

MODEL

Available Trims / Variants Volkswagen ID.7 Pro
Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S
Volkswagen ID.7 GTX
Zeekr 001 Long Range RWD
Zeekr 001 Performance AWD - Also known as Zeekr 001 Privilege AWD
Zeekr 001 FR - Also known as Zeekr 001 Future Road AWD

LAUNCH

Reveal Date 2023, January 04 - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro
2023, January 04 - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S
2024, June 04 - Volkswagen ID.7 GTX
2023, April 19 - Zeekr 001 Long Range RWD
2023, April 19 - Zeekr 001 Performance AWD
2023, September 02 - Zeekr 001 FR
Availability Status Available to order. Released 2023, August - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro
Available to order. Released 2024, June - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S
Available to order. Released 2024, June - Volkswagen ID.7 GTX
Available to order. Released 2023, December - Zeekr 001 Long Range RWD
Available to order. Released 2023, December - Zeekr 001 Performance AWD
Coming soon. Expected release 2025 - Zeekr 001 FR
Country of origin Germany China
Base Price (USD) € 57,000 £ 55,570 - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro
€ 59,000 £ 55,450 - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S
€ 63,200 £ 62,000 - Volkswagen ID.7 GTX
€ 61,000 - Zeekr 001 Long Range RWD
€ 64,000 - Zeekr 001 Performance AWD

BATTERY

Battery Capacity 77 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro
86 kWh usable, 91 kWh total - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S
86 kWh usable, 91 kWh total - Volkswagen ID.7 GTX
100 kWh total
Battery Chemistry Liquid-cooled Li-ion (400V type) - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro
Liquid-cooled Li-ion (400V type) - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S
Liquid-cooled Li-Ion NCM battery (400V type) - Volkswagen ID.7 GTX
Liquid-cooled NMC battery (400V type) - Zeekr 001 Long Range RWD
Liquid-cooled NMC battery (400V type) - Zeekr 001 Performance AWD
Liquid-cooled battery (800V type) - Zeekr 001 FR
Range (WLTP/CLTC/EPA) 384 mi EPA (386 mi WLTP) - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro
441 mi WLTP - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S
370 mi WLTP - Volkswagen ID.7 GTX
385 mi WLTP - Zeekr 001 Long Range RWD
360 mi WLTP - Zeekr 001 Performance AWD
Energy Consumption 227 Wh/mi WLTP - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro
219 Wh/mi WLTP - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S
261 Wh/mi WLTP - Volkswagen ID.7 GTX
293 Wh/mi WLTP - Zeekr 001 Long Range RWD
298 Wh/mi WLTP - Zeekr 001 Performance AWD
Regen Braking (Max kW) Yes, via driving modes and driving profiles Yes
Heat Pump
AC Charging (Max kW) Type 2 11 kW - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro
Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 9 hours - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S
Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 9 hours - Volkswagen ID.7 GTX
Type 2 22 kW, 100% in 5.5 hours - Zeekr 001 Long Range RWD
Type 2 22 kW, 100% in 5.5 hours - Zeekr 001 Performance AWD
Type 2 22 kW, - Zeekr 001 FR
DC Charging (Max kW) CCS 175 kW, 10-80% in 28 min - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro
CCS 200 kW, 10-80% in 26 min - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S
CCS 200 kW, 10-80% in 26 min - Volkswagen ID.7 GTX
CCS 200 kW, 10-80% in 30 min - Zeekr 001 Long Range RWD
CCS 200 kW, 10-80% in 30 min - Zeekr 001 Performance AWD
CCS, 10-80% in 15 min - Zeekr 001 FR

PERFORMANCE

Power Output (kW / hp) RWD 286 hp (210 kW) - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro
RWD 286 hp (210 kW) - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S
AWD 340 hp (250 kW) - Volkswagen ID.7 GTX
RWD 272 hp (200 kW) - Zeekr 001 Long Range RWD
AWD 544 hp (400 kW) - Zeekr 001 Performance AWD
AWD 1265 hp (930 kW) - Zeekr 001 FR
Torque (Nm) 545 Nm (402 lb-ft) - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro
545 Nm (402 lb-ft) - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S
560 Nm (413 lb-ft) - Volkswagen ID.7 GTX
384 Nm (283 lb-ft) - Zeekr 001 Long Range RWD
686 Nm (506 lb-ft) - Zeekr 001 Performance AWD
1280 Nm (944 lb-ft) - Zeekr 001 FR
0–100 km/h / 0-60 mph (seconds) 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. 6.5 sec 0-62 mph - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro
6.6 sec 0-62 mph - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S
5.4 sec 0-62 mph - Volkswagen ID.7 GTX
7.2 sec 0-62 mph - Zeekr 001 Long Range RWD
3.8 sec 0-62 mph - Zeekr 001 Performance AWD
2.1 sec 0-62 mph - Zeekr 001 FR
Top Speed (km/h / mph) 112 mph (180 km/h) 124 mph (200 km/h) - Zeekr 001 Long Range RWD
124 mph (200 km/h) - Zeekr 001 Performance AWD
174 mph (280 km/h) - Zeekr 001 FR
Transmission / Drive Single-speed

BODY

Body Style 5 door Liftback, 5 seats 5 door Liftback, 5 seats
Platform / Architecture MEB SEA1
Dimensions (L×W×H mm) 4961 x 1862 x 1536 mm (195.3 x 73.3 x 60.5 in)
4955 x 1999 x 1560 mm (195.1 x 78.7 x 61.4 in) - Zeekr 001 Long Range RWD
4955 x 1999 x 1548 mm (195.1 x 78.7 x 60.9 in) - Zeekr 001 Performance AWD
4955 x 1999 x 1560 mm (195.1 x 78.7 x 61.4 in) - Zeekr 001 FR
Drag Coefficient (Cd) 0.23 Cd 0.23 Cd
Wheelbase (mm) 2971 mm (117.0 in)
2999 mm (118.1 in)
Ground Clearance (mm) 174 mm (6.9 in) - Zeekr 001 Long Range RWD
162 mm (6.4 in) - Zeekr 001 Performance AWD
Kerb Weight (kg) EU: 2172 kg unladen, 2630 kg gross - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro
EU: 2230 kg unladen, 2690 kg gross - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S
EU: 2328 kg unladen, 2790 kg gross - Volkswagen ID.7 GTX
EU: 2200 kg unladen - Zeekr 001 Long Range RWD
EU: 2350 kg unladen - Zeekr 001 Performance AWD
Suspension (Front / Rear) Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link Front double wishbone, rear integral-link, active air suspension
Wheel Size (inches) R19, R20, R21 R21, R22
Trunk/Boot Capacity (L) EU: 532 l, 1586 l max EU: 539 l, 2144 l max
Frunk/Bonnet Capacity (L) No No
Towing Capacity (kg) EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1200 kg braked - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro
EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1200 kg braked - Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S
EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1400 kg braked - Volkswagen ID.7 GTX
EU: 1500 kg braked - Zeekr 001 Long Range RWD
EU: 2000 kg braked - Zeekr 001 Performance AWD
Yes - Zeekr 001 FR

SAFETY

Airbags (count) Airbags: front, side, rear, including head airbag system
Front, side, rear, head airbag system
Driver Assistance (ADAS) Front radar, front/sides/rear cameras. Lane Assist, Dynamic Road Sign Display, Light Assist, Emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring, Travel Assist with swarm data, Side Assist, Oncoming vehicle braking when turning and swerve support 1 mmWave radar, 15 cameras, 12 sensors. Driver Performance Monitor, Fatigue driving reminder, Front Cross Traffic Alert, Traffic Sign Information, Front and Rear Parking Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Parking Emergency Brake, Autonomous parking incl. FAP, Remote parking assist, Traffic light attention, Automatic preventive breaking, High Beam Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Center Assist, Forward and Rear Collision Warning
Crash Test Ratings NCAP 2023: 5 stars

COMFORT

Seating Capacity Heated and ventilated front seats, massage
Heated, ventilated with massage front seats, heated rear seats
Roof Type Panoramic glass sunroof All-glass roof
Bluetooth / Wi-Fi Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Parking Aids Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, front and reversing camera

Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera
Additional Notes 3-zone climatronic

DISPLAYS

Centre Screen (inches) 15" touchscreen
15.4" touchscreen
Driver's Display (inches) Yes 8.9"
Head-Up Display (HUD) Yes, with augmented reality Yes
Additional Notes 5.7" touchscreen in the rear row for climate settings

LIGHTING

INFOTAINMENT & AUDIO

TECHNOLOGY

OWNERSHIP

Note

Additional Notes For European market Digital Video Recorder Safety
Disclaimer We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct
  Volkswagen ID.7 Zeekr 001

Disclaimer Note

Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may reflect WLTP, CLTC, or EPA test conditions. Import prices in your local are estimates based on grey-market landing costs and exclude duties, clearing fees, and local taxes. Figures are subject to change without notice. Always verify with your local importer before purchase. We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct

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