Global premium electric mobility technology company Zeekr has reached a milestone of delivering 300,000 electric vehicles (EVs) worldwide since the launch of its first model in April 2021.

This announcement comes as news of its upgraded EV batteries for ultra-fast charging is also revealed.

Founded in March 2021 by China-based automotive company Geely Holding, Zeekr’s mission is to produce luxury EVs to compete with the likes of Tesla and Nio.

Following the launch of its first model – Zeekr 001 – it has not only expanded the line-up, including its latest Zeekr 7X SUV, but also rapidly expanded out of China into other markets – particularly Europe – with a direct-to-customer business model.

Zeekr operates three R&D centres in China and one in Gothenburg, Sweden, which is also home to its global design centre.

While the vehicles already benefit from fast charging technology – 200kW DC fast charging and range of up to 620km – this has now been given a boost with the company’s announcement...