You might not be familiar with the name Zeekr - which is part of the same group as Volvo, Polestar and Lotus - but you almost certainly soon will be, given the impressive all-round polish of its first product, the 001. It's described as a shooting brake but is perhaps better termed a large, premium hatchback, of the kind to take on the likes of the Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2, among more. The Zeekr 001 is incredibly well-resolved, especially in terms of its interior quality, its one-shot range of around 600km to a charge, the performance of its dual-motor models and its overall refinement. There are question marks over the handling and some foibles with the infotainment interface, and we're still waiting for confirmation of its on-sale date in Ireland, but if the price is right then the Zeekr 001 is going to be a serious and talented contender in the large EV marketplace.

Zeekr 001 Tech Specs

Model featured	Zeekr 001
Official WLTP range between charges	580-620km
Battery details (usable capacity)	95kWh (estimate) lithium-ion
Electric motor details	200kW single motor, 400kW dual motor
Fastest recharging rate	200kW on DC, 22kW on AC
Energy consumption	18.2-18.5kWh per 100km
Maximum power output	272-544hp
Maximum torque output	343-686Nm
0-100km/h	3.8-7.2 seconds
Towing capability
Kerb weight	2,200-2,350kg