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Zeekr Mix

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Zeekr Mix
Overview
ManufacturerZeekr (Geely)
Model codeCM2E
Production2024–present
AssemblyChina: Luqiao, Zhejiang (Luqiao CMA Super Factory)
Body and chassis
ClassMinivan
Body style5-door van
Layout
PlatformSEA-M
Doors5
Related
Powertrain
Electric motorpermanent magnet synchronous motors
Power output
  • 310 kW (416 hp; 421 PS)
TransmissionSingle-speed gear reduction
Battery
  • 76 kWh Golden Zeekr LFP
  • 102 kWh Qilin CATL NMC
Electric range
  • CLTC
  • 550 Km (Standard range)
  • 702 Km (Long Range)
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,008 mm (118.4 in)
Length4,688 mm (184.6 in)
Width1,995 mm (78.5 in)
Height1,755 mm (69.1 in)
Curb weight2,639–2,739 kg (5,818–6,038 lb)

The Zeekr Mix (Chinese: 极氪MIX; pinyin: Jíkè MIX) is a battery electric minivan produced by Geely Automobile Holdings under the premium electric automobile brand Zeekr. Built exclusively for sale on the domestic Chinese market, the Mix immediately went on sale after its premiere to the public in April 2024 during Auto China.[1]

Overview

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Zeekr Mix rear
Interior

The Zeekr Mix was officially launched at an event in Hangzhou, Zhejiang on October 23, 2024. It is Zeekr's sixth model, placed in the range below its flagship, the 009 luxury minivan. It takes the form of a less squat and more rounded van with a one-box profile and a notably long wheelbase that is slightly over 3 metres (118 in) in length.[2] Zeekr does not explicitly classify the vehicle as an MPV however, as they claim that it has a similar driving experience and ground clearance to a crossover SUV, while MPVs typically feature three rows and seat six or seven passengers.[3] The Mix is a human-driven version of the CM1e, an unreleased robotaxi MPV commissioned by Waymo.

According to Zeekr, the Mix is designed to maximize cabin interior space while minimizing exterior dimensions as much as possible. Compared to a conventional mid-to-large sized SUV, it cost 2.8 times more to develop and has a much higher space utilization rate at 93% compared to below 70%.[4] It also has unique features such as a swiveling front passenger seat, which cost three times more to engineer compared to a conventional seat.[3]

The Mix uses a McPherson strut in the front and has a multilink rear suspension adaptive dampers. It is also equipped with a roof-mounted LiDAR, which allows for ADAS and autonomous driving capabilities along with mmWave radars and cameras.[5]

Exterior

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Visually, the Mix recreated the visual features of the 007 sedan, with a characteristic large black stripe running across the entire width of the body which continues through the wheel arches and onto the front fenders, which has the headlights integrated within it. The rear tailgate is topped with a high-mounted LED light strip for its taillights. The Mix has rearward sliding rear doors and a forward sliding front passenger door and the driver's door is a conventional front-hinged design. Both doorway entrances lack pillars obstructing entry when both front and rear doors are open, resulting in a width of 1,480 mm (58.3 in).[4] To compensate for the pillarless design, the doors are reinforced with ultra-high strength steel to allow for sufficient side-impact crash safety.[6] The body is painted with a contrasting black roof, which includes a sunroof. Due to the lack of front motor, the front wheels can turn over 50 degrees, allowing for a 5 metres (16.4 ft) turning radius.[7]

Interior

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There are five seats, and the front seats can rotate 270 degrees to face either backwards, each other, or towards the door. The outer two rear seats have a power folding leg rest, and an optional folding leg rest is mounted on the back of the front passenger seat.[6] The center console is power sliding and also contains a refrigerator compartment and integrated folding table, and has mounting points for several accessories. Every seatback can also fold down, allowing for 9 different seating configurations, including a conversation mode, fishing mode, and all seatbacks folded down allowing space for a bed for camping.[3][4] Both front and rear seats are equipped with heated, ventilated and massaging functions. The Mix is equipped with a fixed panoramic sunroof and a 21-speaker audio system with Dolby Atmos. The dashboard contains a 13-inch digital gauge cluster screen along with an augmented-reality heads-up display, while a manually tiltable 15-inch infotainment touchscreen is mounted in the center.[5] The floor is 390 mm (15.4 in) off the ground, and the ceiling height is 1,350 mm (53.1 in) above the floor.[7] The Mix has a total of 6.3 square metres (68 sq ft) of interior space, and the trunk has a capacity of 568 litres (20.1 cu ft).[6] The Mix is capable of V2L, and is equipped with a 220V AC power outlet in the trunk.[5]

Powertrain

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The Mix is propelled by a single powertrain option, a 310 kW (416 hp; 421 PS) motor driving the rear wheels with 440 N⋅m (325 lb⋅ft) of peak torque. It has a top speed of 180 km/h (112 mph) and a 0–100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 6.8 seconds.

There are two battery options, a standard range and an extended range pack both using an 800V architecture. The standard Zeekr-developed 76 kWh LFP 'Golden Battery' is capable of 5.5C charging, allowing for a 10-80% charging time of 10.5 minutes, which Zeekr claims is the world's fastest. The extended range CATL designed Qilin 102 kWh NMC pack is produced by a Geely-CATL joint venture facility. On the CLTC test cycle, the standard battery achieves 550 kilometres (342 mi) of range, while the larger pack is rated for 702 kilometres (436 mi).[3]

Battery Range (CLTC) Charge time Power Torque Kerb weight
Name Type 10-80%
Zeekr Golden 76 kWh LFP 550 km (342 mi) 10.5 minutes 310 kW (416 hp; 421 PS) 440 N⋅m (325 lb⋅ft) 2,739 kg (6,038 lb)
CATL Qilin 102 kWh NMC 702 km (436 mi) 15 minutes

References

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  1. ^ "Official images of Zeekr Mix revealed". ArenaEV. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Zeekr files for new 5-seat all-electric MPV Zeekr Mix". CnEVPost. 13 March 2024. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d Zhang, Phate (23 October 2024). "Zeekr launches new model Mix in latest foray into uncharted waters". CnEVPost. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  4. ^ a b c Bobylev, Denis (23 October 2024). "Zeekr Mix MPV with 3 sliding doors entered China for 39,250 USD". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  5. ^ a b c Stopford, William (24 October 2024). "Zeekr Mix detailed as futuristic electric people mover". CarExpert. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
  6. ^ a b c Gauthier, Michael (24 October 2024). "The New Zeekr Mix Is China's Space-Age Answer To VW's ID. Buzz". CarScoops. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
  7. ^ a b McDee, Max (24 October 2024). "Family-friendly Zeekr Mix launches in China for less than $40,000". ArenaEV.com. Retrieved 3 December 2024.