In 2023, Geely Automobile exceeded its sales target, with cumulative sales of 1.687 million vehicles throughout the year, including 487,000 new energy vehicles. The total annual sales and new energy sales reached a record high simultaneously; the cumulative exports throughout the year were 274,000 vehicles, a year-on-year increase of more than 274,000 vehicles. 38%, export volume reached a new high. In 2023, the proportion of new energy products will steadily increase, with a penetration rate of 29%, and a single-month penetration rate of up to more than 40%. Product structure optimization, cost reduction and scale effects have improved the gross profit situation. Total gross profit increased by 31% year-on-year to 27.4 billion, and gross profit margin increased from 14.1% in 2022 to 15.3% in 2023.

As the mid-to-high-end new energy series of the Geely brand, Geely Galaxy has firmly built three new energy smart boutique cars worth 100,000-200,000 RMB since its official release in February 2023, Galaxy L7 (parameters | inquiry), Galaxy L6, and Galaxy E8. New products have been launched, and a product layout of pure electric + electric hybrid, sedan + SUV has been formed in the mainstream new energy market. Cumulative sales exceeded 110,000 vehicles in 9 months of launch.

The Lynk & Co brand will achieve sales of more than 220,000 vehicles in 2023, a year-on-year increase of more than 22%. The average transaction price of Lynk & Co 08 EM-P reached 220,000, surpassing competing products of the same level.

In 2023, Zeekr’s product matrix will continue to expand. A total of 119,000 units were delivered throughout the year, a year-on-year increase of 65%. As of December 31, 2023, the cumulative delivery of the Zeekr brand exceeded 190,000 units, and its four models have become benchmarks in the market segment.

With the overall development of the “Smart Geely Technology Ecological Network” accelerating, the results of “Smart Geely 2025” also completed a new implementation last year. In February 2023, Geely Xingrui Intelligent Computing Center was officially launched, and Geely’s overall R&D efficiency increased by 20%. In January this year, Geely Xingrui AI large model was officially released, realizing the industry debut of many AI native applications.

Centering on the “space and earth integration” satellite communication technology, NOA high-end intelligent driving assistance system, and Flyme Auto intelligent operating system, Geely Automobile has established full-stack self-research capabilities in the fields of smart cockpits and intelligent driving, and the “space and earth integration” travel ecology has been further improved. Empower Geely’s models with autonomous driving and intelligent network services.

In 2023, the Geely brand will complete the launch of 10 products in 43 countries around the world; by the end of 2023, Geely has deployed 533 sales and service outlets in 70 countries around the world, continuing to break through the five major global regions of Europe, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific business layout. Among them, the Lynk & Co brand adheres to the domestic and international “dual cycle”, “European strategy” and “Asia-Pacific strategy”, and is steadily moving towards the world. Its sales in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and other regions will increase by 150% in 2023. Lynk & Co said it will further accelerate in the future Explore potential markets such as Southeast Asia and Latin America. At the same time, Zeekr will also officially start the pace of globalization in 2023, and has entered the markets of many countries and regions such as Europe and the Middle East. Zeekr 001 and Zeekr X have been successively delivered in overseas markets, and the first batch of overseas Zeekr direct sales Stores were opened in Sweden and the Netherlands.

In 2024, Geely Automobile will accelerate the pace of new energy transformation and intelligence. The annual sales target is 1.9 million vehicles, an increase of 13% compared with the total sales in 2023. Various energy-based models will develop in a balanced manner and go hand in hand. Among them, the sales target of new energy vehicles This is an increase of more than 66% compared to the total sales volume achieved in 2023. In the future, Geely Automobile will also continue to strengthen technological iterative upgrades in the fields of intelligent driving and intelligent cockpit, artificial intelligence, and three electric technologies.

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Zeekr 001

Starting from 226,900 United Arab Emirates dirhams (Note: The current price is about 445,000 RMB)

Starting from 230,000 Saudi riyals (currently about 440,000 RMB)

Zeekr X

Starting from 170,900 United Arab Emirates dirhams (currently about 335,000 RMB)

Starting from 174,000 Saudi riyals (currently about 332,000 RMB)

Zeekr stated that it will further expand into markets such as Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, and Oman. With the official launch of sales in Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany, Kazakhstan, Israel and other countries, as well as the development of right-hand drive markets, Zeekr will continue to promote globalization in 2024. .

According to previous reports, Zeekr signed national-level general agency agreements with the UAE AW ROSTAMANI Group, Saudi Arabia WALLAN Group, Qatar BLUE LAKE MOTORS, and Bahrain Y.K. ALMOAYYED & SONS Group in Shanghai on September 29 last year. Establish a sales and service network in four countries in the Middle East.

At a press conference held on February 27, officials revealed that a total of 160,996 Zeekr 001 has been sold since its launch in October 2021, of which 69,134 units were sold in 2023. Six out of every 10 hunting vehicles are Zeekr 001.

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Whether Zeekr will still follow the price war?

Lin Jinwen: No, Zeekr 007 listed pricing in full consideration of the market environment changes and core competition, in addition Zeekr 001, 009, X also in the past last week and this week to do the configuration and price adjustment, January 10th has just listed the 2024 models of Zeekr X, so that Zeekr the whole brand back to more than 200,000 RMB selling price, January 15 Zeekr 009 did a comprehensive upgrade, Zeekr 001 is also launched a limited-time The Zeekr 009 was completely upgraded on January 15, and the Zeekr 001 was launched with a limited time offer. Zeekr’s main sales models have been adjusted, and price and equity stabilization will be the focus in 2024.

How are the orders for Zeekr 007?

Lin Jinwen: As of January 17th, the orders have been 10,000, and will exceed 25,000 by the end of this month. In January, we will be able to deliver the products as soon as they are launched, and for capacity reasons, we will deliver 5,000-6,000 units this month, and the capacity will be rapidly increased month by month.

From the data, Zeekr 007 pricing will bring huge pressure to competitors, resulting in competitors having to reduce prices. Tesla’s price cut is a clear positive for Zeekr 007, because the price cut is too small to meet users’ expectations, and with the shortcomings out of the way, more wait-and-see customers came back and chose Zeekr 007. Now many lists deliberately bypass Tesla, and Zeekr has its own internal small goal, this year, a single model 007 exceeds the sales of the Tesla Model 3.

What is Zeekr’s sales plan for 2024? 　　

Lin Jinwen: Zeekr’s 2024 sales target is 230,000, to become the first Chinese pure electric brand sales of more than 200,000, in front of the Chinese brand Nio, we do not think it is difficult. From the first two weeks of the beginning of the first two weeks on the insurance ranking, Zeekr has already surpassed the Nio, become the first pure electric over 200,000. For reference, in 2023, Zeekr’s cumulative deliveries reached 118,685 units, up 65% year-on-year.

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The report quoted a statement provided by Premium Automobiles as saying that Zeekr’s showroom in Singapore will be completed in the first half of next year, and details of the specific location are still being finalized.

Zeekr Auto will launch two models locally: the large MPV Zeekr 009 and the compact SUV Zeekr X. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the third quarter of next year.

▲ Zeekr 009, official picture source

The dealer revealed some specifications of the Zeekr 009 introduced model: the maximum range can reach 800 kilometers, dual motors can provide a maximum power of 400kW, and the acceleration time from 0 to 100 kilometers is only 4.5 seconds. “This is the fastest accelerating MPV in the world.”

At present, Zeekr is the “latest” among a series of Chinese electric vehicle brands entering the Singapore market. The report also listed other Chinese brands entering the local market, such as Omenda, Sailis, Aian and Nezha.

According to previous reports, before Singapore, Zeekr Motors has announced its entry into China’s Hong Kong and Macau regions, and Singapore will become the first sales place for Zeekr’s right-hand-drive models together with the above-mentioned regions. According to the plan, Zeekr’s entire series of right-hand drive products will be the first to land in Macau this year. The right-hand drive models of Zeekr 009 and Zeekr X will be launched simultaneously in Hong Kong and Macau in 2024.

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It is noticed that Zeekr will open stores in Almaty and Astana simultaneously this year, and will deliver the first batch of scheduled users in December. Next year, the sales network will expand to 11 stores in 8 cities.

Zeekr 001’s smart matrix LED headlights with adaptive high beam (ADB), 64 independent light source intelligent control, equipped with an integrated 1.47m long taillight, the trunk volume is up to 2144 liters; the interior is equipped with a 15.4-inch central control screen + 8.9 inch instrument, equipped with Snapdragon 8155 chip.

In terms of power, the car is equipped with a high-performance permanent magnet synchronous motor with a peak power of 400 kW, a top speed of 200km/h, acceleration from zero to zero in 3.8 seconds, and a WLTP cruising range of 620 kilometers.

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According to officials, Zeekr X OS 5.0 provides the most comprehensive parking solution, eliminating the embarrassing situation of users having difficulty parking and getting in and out of the parking space. After the OS 5.0 upgrade, Zeekr

It is noticed that after the update, Zeekr , RCTA rear cross-traffic assist and many other intelligent driving functions, covering various driving scenarios.

Zeekr X OS 5.0 comprehensively upgrades the intelligent interaction and intelligent cockpit, adding face recognition unlocking function and rich intelligent scene interaction, allowing users to enjoy the convenience of technology. In addition, Zeekr X activates the new OMS intelligent cockpit sensing system.

In terms of smart cockpit, Zeekr X adds rest mode, sentry mode, on-board camera, game screen projection, instrument map display, and triple temperature control island refrigerator to achieve delayed power outage and remote control.

At present, the cumulative delivery of Zeekr X has exceeded 10,000 vehicles, of which 70% are used by female users.

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Dr. Zhu Ling, Vice President of Zeekr Intelligent Technology, has a lot of feelings about this: for a long time, we could transport to Europe only tea, silk, forty years ago, clothing and footwear, twenty years ago, refrigerators, televisions, ten years ago, cell phones, and today will be the car filled with cabins departing from China. At the same time, he also joked, “European users feedback: Zeekr X in China to buy much cheaper.”

This month during the Munich auto show, Zeekr Automobile announced that the German pre-sale officially opened, in which the Zeekr 001 starting price of 59,990 euros (currently about RMB 466,000), Zeekr X for 44,990 euros (currently about RMB 349,000).

In addition, the first Zeekr store in Germany will open for business and deliveries in the first half of 2024.

Even before Germany, Zeekr has already landed in other European markets in June this year, with the Zeekr 001 and Zeekr X on sale in the Netherlands and Sweden, and will enter core European markets such as Norway, Denmark and France in the future. In addition, Zeekr car is expected to enter the Middle East market in the fourth quarter of this year, first launched in Israel.

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▲ Figure Zeekr’s official account, the same below

According to this agreement, ORBIS AUTO will launch two models of Zeekr 001 and Zeekr X for the local market. It is planned to start pre-sales in the fourth quarter and then deliver them. Zeekr officially stated that it will organically combine the ultimate product experience with a diverse service ecosystem to create the ultimate, technological, and intelligent travel life for Kazakh users.

According to the official introduction of Zeekr, ORBIS AUTO plans to establish a full-stage service system to provide users with full-link services from the first contact to after-sales service. The company is a leading automotive and mobility group in Kazakhstan, distributing vehicles and providing after-sales services for Geely, Zeekr, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Cadillac.

It was previously reported that Zeekr Auto officially landed in the European market in June this year, and was the first to go on sale in the Netherlands, Sweden and other places. Zeekr Auto announced on August 3 that the first batch of European version of Zeekr 001 officially rolled off the assembly line at the Zeekr smart factory in Hangzhou Bay, Ningbo, and will soon be shipped to Europe.

Zeekr official stated that from the announcement of the European strategy on April 18, to the opening of pre-sales of Zeekr 001 and Zeekr X in Sweden and the Netherlands on June 28, and the launch of the first European version of Zeekr 001, the whole process took only It took 106 days.

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It can be seen from the attached drawings of the patent document that the illustrated vehicle instrument panel is equipped with at least two screens – the central control screen and the co-pilot screen, and the central control screen supports left and right sliding. According to the abstract, this patent provides a screen assembly with a slidable screen, which can expand the usage scenarios of the screen assembly and meet the functional needs of more vehicle passengers.

It was previously reported that Zeekr X, the third model of Zeekr brand, is also equipped with a similar screen structure: the central control screen can slide to the position in front of the co-pilot, and can be used as a co-pilot entertainment screen.

The patent authorized this time is further advanced on the basis of Zeekr X: the central control screen is expected to slide left and right to form a large screen with a considerable width with the existing passenger entertainment screen.

In addition, Zeekr fourth new car (internal codenamed CS1E) has also gradually surfaced. It is reported that the new car is based on the PMA2 + platform and is expected to be officially unveiled in the second half of this year. The competitors will be Tesla Model 3, Xpeng Medium-sized cars such as P7.

▲ Picture source Weibo @quasistar channel, the same below

After Zeekr Auto, Xiaomi is also expected to adopt this form of car-machine screen: On July 18, the patent for “display assembly and vehicle” applied by Xiaomi was authorized. The patent designs a display assembly for a vehicle, including a display screen, a translation mechanism, a first rotation mechanism and other components. Wherein, the translation mechanism can drive the first rotation mechanism to translate, and the first rotation mechanism can drive the display screen to “rotate around the rotation axis extending in the horizontal direction”.

The display assembly claims to “be able to realize the translation of the display screen while meeting the occupant’s use needs after lying down.”

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The abstract shows that the patent designs a display assembly for a vehicle, including a display screen, a translation mechanism, a first rotation mechanism and other components. Wherein, the translation mechanism can drive the first rotation mechanism to translate, and the first rotation mechanism can drive the display screen to “rotate around the rotation axis extending in the horizontal direction”.

The display assembly claims to “be able to realize the translation of the display screen while meeting the occupant’s use needs after lying down.”

It is worth noting that there is already a similar model on the market — Zeekr X. The central control panel of the car can slide from the central position of the central console to the position directly in front of the co-pilot through the electric mechanism. Under the current trend that more and more new cars are equipped with both the central control panel and the co-pilot panel, it looks particularly different.

It was previously reported that digital blogger @Digital chat station once posted that Xiaomi’s first car will be launched next year, and it will be equipped with self-developed chips and car-machine system architecture with “good gold content”. In addition, Xiaomi Motors has also started the screening work of the delivery center, and the quotation for the first model has been completed. Car blogger @MetaAuto also exposed the detailed parameters of the Xiaomi car battery: it is expected to support 800V high-voltage fast charging, with a capacity of 101 kWh. Many car bloggers pointed out that this battery “should be a ternary lithium version”.

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