Zeekr Sales Soar 92% in October

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I simply coated sales increases from XPeng and NIO in October — up 20% and 30.5% yr over yr — however there’s even greater gross sales information from a “smart electric vehicle” model out of China. Trace, trace: the model’s identify is within the title after all, Zeekr.

Zeekr, which is an EV-only model beneath the large Geely umbrella, scored 25,049 gross sales (deliveries) in October. That’s truly greater than XPeng or NIO scored on a unit foundation, and it’s additionally a 92% gross sales improve over October 2023. Clearly, the Zeekr model is on fireplace.

For the 10-month interval of January by means of October, Zeekr gross sales have been up 82%, to 167,922 deliveries. Moreover, its cumulative supply complete reached 364,555. So, Zeekr’s complete cumulative gross sales have practically doubled this yr.

Extrapolating throughout 12 months, Zeekr’s 25,049 deliveries in October would imply 300,588 annual gross sales. Like with NIO and XPeng, this could be an annual gross sales complete better than Tesla’s 2018 complete (244,920), the yr that Tesla acquired Mannequin 3 mass manufacturing rolling (within the second half of the yr) and began making a quarterly revenue.

Zeekr additionally took the chance, whereas asserting its October gross sales, to spotlight the current launch of its newest model. “On October 23, 2024ZEEKR officially launched and commenced deliveries of the ZEEKR MIX, a five-seat, family-oriented vehicle. The ZEEKR MIX redefines the concept of an everyday driver, seamlessly combining ample space, outstanding safety, and agile handling,” the company wrote. “As the first model built on the Company’s SEA-M architecture, the ZEEKR MIX boasts up to 93% in-cabin space utilization, maximizing interior space through innovative packaging and a capsule-style exterior. Two front-row seats that can swivel 270 degrees and a movable central console enhance cabin versatility, enabling ‘9+N’ cabin scenario modes and flexible seating arrangements. The ZEEKR MIX’s industry-first double sliding doors provide an impressive 1.48-meter-wide entrance for maximum accessibility. Meanwhile, a hidden dual B-pillar design, with two ultra-high-strength steel pillars embedded within each door, ensures enhanced safety.”