Zeekr is a Chinese carmaker founded in 2021, now part of Geely Holding Group. 1 models are tracked here (2025–2026). Reliable? yes, on balance — 4.0 out of 5 across 1 rated models, though the spread between model years is far wider than the badge suggests (every model ranked →).
Who makes Zeekr
ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Holding Limited (commonly Zeekr) is a Chinese premium electric vehicle brand owned by Geely Holding Group, headquartered in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. Launched in April 2021 as Geely's premium-positioned electric vehicle marque, Zeekr operates as the high-end complement to Geely Auto's mainstream brand and Lynk & Co's subscription-focused EV brand. Zeekr trades on the New York Stock Exchange under ZK following its May 2024 IPO at a $5.5 billion valuation. Zeekr's lineup includes the Zeekr 001 grand-touring shooting brake (the brand's flagship), the Zeekr 007 sport sedan, the Zeekr X compact SUV, the Zeekr 009 luxury MPV, the Zeekr 7X mid-size SUV and the upcoming Zeekr Mix three-row SUV. Most Zeekr vehicles use the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) electric platform shared with Geely Auto and Lotus EVs. The Zeekr 001 has demonstrated 1,000 km (621 miles) of range on Chinese test cycles, exceeding the EPA-rated longest-range Lucid Air Grand Touring (516 miles). Zeekr trades on the NYSE under ZK. Zeekr does not currently sell vehicles in the US passenger market due to political tariffs and trade restrictions on Chinese-built EVs. ForCar.org has limited Zeekr VIN coverage given the brand's current US market structure.
Geely Holding Group launched Zeekr on April 15, 2021, as a standalone premium EV brand sourced from the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) platform Geely had developed for global use across Geely, Lynk & Co, Polestar, Lotus and external customers. The Zeekr 001 was the brand's launch product and was originally developed as a Lynk & Co model before being repositioned for the higher-priced Zeekr brand. Zeekr expanded internationally to Europe (2022), Israel, and Mexico, and has indicated plans for the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The May 2024 NYSE IPO raised $441 million.
| Zeekr | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2021 |
| Founded by | Geely Holding Group |
| Headquarters | Hangzhou, China |
| Owned by | Geely Holding Group |
| Listed as | ZK |
| Slogan | «Innovate Beyond» |
Technology it is known for: Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) EV platform, Vega Plus battery (lithium iron phosphate), 800V architecture, Zeekr Operating System, Mobileye autonomy hardware.
This page covers Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holding (the Geely premium EV brand) — not Zeekr Energy (an unrelated battery company) or any other Zeekr trademarks.
All Zeekr models 1
Every Zeekr model we track, grouped by body type. Click any model for its VIN decoder, recalls, MPG, safety and ForCar Reliability Score — broken down by year.
Zeekr More models 1
| Model | Years | Recalls | Complaints | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeekr RT | 2025–2026 | 4 | — | — | 4.0/5 |
Zeekr by the numbers
What the federal records say about the marque. Each line links to the full breakdown by model and year.
| Topic | Zeekr | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 4 campaigns | Most recalled: Electrical System:software |
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Zeekr window stickers →How to read a Zeekr VIN
Every Zeekr built since 1981 carries a unique 17-character VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). It encodes where and when the vehicle was made, its engine and body — here's what each part means:
- WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a Zeekr and the country it was built in (real Zeekr codes below).
- VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
- Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
- Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
- Plant (11) — which factory assembled it.
- Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
- ChinaL6T
The remaining digits — engine (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard. To decode a VIN number position by position, including the year-code table and where to find the number, use our free tool.
Who owns Zeekr, and what you get
Zeekr belongs to Geely Holding Group. Zeekr competes in the global premium EV segment against Tesla, Polestar (Geely sister brand), Mercedes-Benz EQ, BMW i, Audi e-tron and Genesis Electrified. The Zeekr 001 grand-touring shooting brake competes with Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, Audi RS6 e-tron and Mercedes EQS. Within Geely Holding Group, Zeekr serves the premium EV segment alongside Volvo (luxury), Lotus (sports), Polestar (premium) and Geely Auto (mainstream).
| Zeekr | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | China |
| Ownership | Geely Holding Group |
| Stock ticker | ZK |
| Basic warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
⚠ Worth knowing before you rely on it: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, while basic cover here runs 3 years / 36,000 miles. See when Zeekr models actually start to break →
Zeekr — frequently asked
Is Zeekr chinese?
Zeekr is a Chinese company, headquartered in Hangzhou and founded in 2021.
Who owns Zeekr?
Zeekr is part of Geely Holding Group.
How many Zeekr models are there?
We track 1 Zeekr models spanning 2025–2026. The full list is above, ordered by how often each is searched.
What is the Zeekr warranty?
New vehicles come with 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Terms vary by model year and market — confirm with a dealer.
Is Zeekr reliable?
It depends far more on the model and year than on the badge. Every Zeekr model is ranked by complaint rate here, along with the age at which each starts to fail.