The 2027 Zeekr 001 is Geely Auto’s updated electric shooting brake, and it surfaced in China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) 413th new-vehicle catalogue released for public comment on November 4, 2026. CnEVPost carried the filing at 11:28 AM Beijing time, which was 8:58 AM IST.
The documents confirm a rear-wheel-drive sedan with a 370 kW motor, lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells from Geely’s Energee unit, two body lengths and a top speed of 240 or 280 km/h. Battery capacity, driving range and price are not listed. Zeekr has already said the model-year 001 will launch in the first quarter of 2027 and keep the current car’s 900-volt architecture.
Geely Smart Charging, including the much-quoted eight-minute charge claim, is expected by several outlets but is not confirmed in this MIIT filing. Treat that number as a manufacturer test result until Zeekr publishes production charge times. Here is what the paperwork actually says, what remains rumour, and why European buyers should read the fine print.
What is the 2027 Zeekr 001?
The 2027 Zeekr 001 is a refreshed all-electric shooting brake built by Geely Auto for China, listed in the MIIT 413th catalogue with a 370 kW rear motor, Geely Energee LFP cells and a 3,005 mm wheelbase. Zeekr has scheduled the launch for the first quarter of 2027 while keeping the current model’s shooting-brake look and 900-volt electrical architecture.
The comment window on the catalogue runs from November 4 to November 10. Filing images show the familiar full-width taillight and Zeekr lettering. Zeekr also said the update will add more personalisation options, and the paperwork lists an optional towing package rated up to 2,000 kg.
2027 Zeekr 001 specifications from the MIIT filing
| Item | Figure in the filing |
|---|---|
| Body | All-electric shooting brake / sedan |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Motor | TZ230XYC04, Quzhou Jidian (Geely), 370 kW (496 hp) |
| Battery | LFP cells and pack from Geely Energee |
| Length x width x height | 4,977 or 5,029 x 1,999 x 1,545 or 1,533 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,005 mm |
| Top speed | 240 km/h or 280 km/h |
| Kerb weight | 2,350 kg or 2,420 kg |
| Towing (optional) | Up to 2,000 kg |
The shorter and taller figures sit with the standard suspension setup; the longer, lower numbers align with an air-suspension configuration reported alongside the filing. Both versions sit on the same 3,005 mm wheelbase. The motor designation TZ230XYC04 is built by Quzhou Jidian Electric Vehicle Technology, a Geely subsidiary that also supplies other Geely-group EVs.
The filing does not publish battery kilowatt-hours, CLTC range or charging rates, which is normal for Chinese type-approval listings at this stage. An event data recorder is fitted, and electronic toll hardware is optional. Personalisation entries cover body colours, rear spoilers, mirror designs and braking parts, which matches Zeekr’s October note about wider options on the 2027 model. Weight sits between 2,350 and 2,420 kg, so this remains a heavy premium shooting brake even as a single-motor car.
Does the MIIT filing confirm Geely Smart Charging?
No. The MIIT filing for the 2027 Zeekr 001 confirms the 370 kW rear motor and Geely Energee LFP pack, but it does not list any Smart Charging rates, peak kilowatts or 10-to-97 percent times. The eight-minute claim comes from Geely’s September manufacturer tests on a Zeekr 001 and a Lynk & Co 10, not from this type-approval paperwork.
Those tests claimed a 10 to 70 percent charge in four minutes 30 seconds and 10 to 97 percent in eight minutes 40 seconds using the Shendun Golden Battery and Smart Charging stack. That is a Geely lab result and an industry expectation for the update, not a filed production figure. The current China 001 already advertises 10 to 80 percent in seven minutes on its fastest LFP setup; whether the 2027 car beats that remains to be announced at launch.
How does China charging compare with Europe’s Zeekr 001?
China’s Zeekr 001 already uses a 900-volt architecture with roughly seven-minute 10-to-80 percent charging on its quickest LFP pack, while the 001 sold in Belgium and the Netherlands still uses a 400-volt setup limited to about 200 kW DC. On Europe’s roughly 100 kWh pack, that means around 30 minutes for a similar 10-to-80 percent top-up.
| Market | Architecture | Typical DC peak | Approx. 10–80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| China (current / 2027 filing) | 900V retained | Fast LFP / expected Smart Charging | About 7 min today; 8-min claim unconfirmed |
| Europe (Belgium, Netherlands) | 400V class | About 200 kW | About 30 minutes |
Zeekr’s newer Europe models such as the 7X already advertise faster times than the Europe 001, which underlines how far the shooting brake has fallen behind the brand’s own line-up outside China. Ultra-high-power chargers that can use an eight-minute stack are also scarce on European corridors. There is still no confirmation that the updated Chinese 001, or Geely Smart Charging, will reach European showrooms in 2027.
When will the 2027 Zeekr 001 launch?
Zeekr said on October 1 that the 2027 model-year 001 is scheduled to launch in China in the first quarter of 2027. The November 4 MIIT filing is the type-approval step that usually comes weeks or a few months before sales, so a Q1 window remains the best public guidance. No China price has been published for the update.
The current 001 went on sale on October 11, 2025, from 269,800 yuan. The refreshed car sits in a busy Geely-group calendar that also includes the 2027 Zeekr 7X, due in China in the fourth quarter, plus other Geely EVs such as the Geely EX2 and EX5. Overseas timing for the updated 001 has not been announced.
2027 Zeekr 001: confirmed vs not confirmed
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Name, RWD layout, shooting-brake body | Confirmed by MIIT filing |
| 370 kW rear motor (TZ230XYC04) | Confirmed by filing |
| Geely Energee LFP cells and pack | Confirmed by filing |
| Length 4,977 / 5,029 mm, wheelbase 3,005 mm | Confirmed by filing |
| Top speed 240 or 280 km/h; kerb 2,350 / 2,420 kg | Confirmed by filing |
| Q1 2027 China launch; 900V architecture retained | Stated by Zeekr (Oct 1); architecture reported with filing |
| Optional 2,000 kg towing package | Listed in filing materials |
| Geely Smart Charging / 8-minute 10–97% claim | Manufacturer test / expected; NOT confirmed in MIIT filing |
| Battery kWh, CLTC range, production charge rates | Not announced |
| Price | Not announced |
| Europe launch of the updated 001 | Not announced |
CarBike Insight Analysis
The 2027 Zeekr 001 filing is an early signal, not a full reveal. MIIT paperwork is excellent at locking dimensions, motor power and cell chemistry, and weak at answering the questions that decide a purchase: kilowatt-hours, real charging speed and price. Treat Geely’s September Smart Charging numbers as a manufacturer test claim until Zeekr publishes production figures at the Q1 launch. The brand’s October deliveries also cooled after six record months, so a sharper 001 matters commercially as well as technically.
For Europe, the gap is already visible. Buyers in Belgium and the Netherlands are still on a 400-volt, 200 kW 001 while China keeps the 900-volt stack and teases even quicker stops. That pattern mirrors other Chinese premium brands pushing Europe later than the home market, a theme we also see around Aito’s 2027 Europe SUV approvals.
What about India? Zeekr is not on sale here yet, so the 001 itself is not an Indian story. The wider lesson is Geely’s battery and charging stack: if Smart Charging lands in production form, it will shape sibling brands that do reach more markets. Our view: wait for the Q1 2027 launch sheet before ranking the eight-minute claim as fact.
FAQ
What is the 2027 Zeekr 001?
The 2027 Zeekr 001 is Geely Auto’s updated electric shooting brake for China. It appeared in the MIIT 413th catalogue on November 4, 2026, with a 370 kW rear motor, Geely Energee LFP cells and a planned first-quarter 2027 launch.
Does the filing confirm eight-minute Smart Charging?
No. Geely’s September tests claimed roughly eight minutes 40 seconds from 10 to 97 percent on a Zeekr 001, but that manufacturer result is not written into the MIIT filing. Production charge rates remain unconfirmed until launch.
What motor does the updated Zeekr 001 use?
The filing lists a single rear motor, model TZ230XYC04 from Quzhou Jidian, rated at 370 kW (about 496 hp). Top speed is listed as 240 km/h or 280 km/h depending on the version.
When will the 2027 Zeekr 001 go on sale?
Zeekr has scheduled the China launch for the first quarter of 2027. The November MIIT filing supports that window, but no exact on-sale date or price has been published yet.
Will Europe get the updated Zeekr 001?
That is not confirmed. Europe’s current 001 still uses a slower 400-volt, about 200 kW setup, and Zeekr has not said whether the refreshed Chinese car or Smart Charging will reach European showrooms.
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