Zeekr expands premium EV line‑up across Greece and Germany

Chinese EV maker Zeekr is extending its premium electric‑vehicle portfolio in Europe. After launching its range in Greece last autumn, the brand introduced models such as the 001, X, 7X and 7GT, all built on an 800‑volt architecture that enables charging from 10 % to 80 % in about 13 minutes.

In Germany, Zeekr plans to open five sales hubs by the end of the year in Hamburg, Düsseldorf/Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Munich. Europe chief Lothar Schupet, a former BMW executive, says the vehicles are “on par with all premium manufacturers” and will compete directly with brands like BMW and Mercedes‑Benz. The German rollout will focus initially on fleet customers and partner dealers that already sell established premium cars.

The expansion highlights the growing presence of Chinese automakers in the European market, adding competition that could push legacy manufacturers to accelerate EV development, improve charging speed, and adjust pricing.