Zeekr 001: Which Version Should You Buy?
The Zeekr 001 choice depends mainly on how much performance you want and whether you prefer RWD or AWD. In the original liftback, the AT 100 kWh with 272 hp is the least powerful option and takes 6.9 seconds to reach 100 km/h, while the 544 hp AT 100 kWh cuts that time to 3.8 seconds and adds AWD.
The Zeekr 001 choice depends mainly on how much performance you want and whether you prefer RWD or AWD. In the original liftback, the AT 100 kWh with 272 hp is the least powerful option and takes 6.9 seconds to reach 100 km/h, while the 544 hp AT 100 kWh cuts that time to 3.8 seconds and adds AWD. The AT 140 kWh delivers 545 hp, 768 Nm and the same 3.8-second acceleration figure, but the database labels it RWD. The restyled model raises output to either 422 hp or 789 hp; both restyled versions are named AT and listed with RWD. Because prices, driving range, interior equipment and market availability are not included in the data, they cannot determine the recommendation here.
Generations and versions
The Zeekr 001 is an electric Liftback represented by one generation with an original and a restyled form. The original 1 generation ran from March 2021 through January 2026 and contains three versions: AT 140 kWh with 545 hp, AT 100 kWh with 544 hp, and AT 100 kWh with 272 hp. The two AT 100 kWh versions must be distinguished by output because their exact database names are identical.
Restyling 1 began in February 2024 and has no recorded end date. It remains a Liftback and contains two versions, both named AT: one produces 422 hp and the other 789 hp. The supplied specifications therefore show a 367 hp gap between the restyled alternatives. They do not provide torque, acceleration, top speed, battery capacity, dimensions, weight or wheel data for either restyled AT.
Zeekr 001 engine and drivetrain specs
Every Zeekr 001 version uses the Electro motor type, Electro fuel label, an Automatic gearbox and 1 gear. Displacement, cylinder count, cylinder layout and boost are not measured for any version, so petrol-style power-per-litre comparisons cannot be calculated from this dataset.
| Generation and version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original AT 140 kWh, 545 hp | 545 hp / 400 kW | 768 Nm | not measured | Electro | not measured | not measured | not measured | Automatic, 1 gear | RWD |
| Original AT 100 kWh, 544 hp | 544 hp / 400 kW | 768 Nm | not measured | Electro | not measured | not measured | not measured | Automatic, 1 gear | AWD |
| Original AT 100 kWh, 272 hp | 272 hp / 200 kW | 384 Nm | not measured | Electro | not measured | not measured | not measured | Automatic, 1 gear | RWD |
| Restyling 1 AT, 422 hp | 422 hp / 310 kW | not measured | not measured | Electro | not measured | not measured | not measured | Automatic, 1 gear | RWD |
| Restyling 1 AT, 789 hp | 789 hp / 580 kW | not measured | not measured | Electro | not measured | not measured | not measured | Automatic, 1 gear | RWD |
The original 544 hp AT 100 kWh has exactly twice the power and torque of the 272 hp AT 100 kWh: 544 versus 272 hp and 768 versus 384 Nm. The AT 140 kWh adds only 1 hp over the 544 hp AT 100 kWh, while both are rated at 400 kW and 768 Nm. Their main recorded distinction is therefore RWD for the AT 140 kWh versus AWD for the 544 hp AT 100 kWh.
Within Restyling 1, the 789 hp AT produces 367 hp and 270 kW more than the 422 hp AT. Compared with the strongest original version, it adds 244 hp and 180 kW. The restyled 422 hp AT, however, has 123 hp less than the original 545 hp AT 140 kWh.
Zeekr 001 performance and economy
| Generation and version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | City consumption | Highway consumption | Combined consumption | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original AT 140 kWh, 545 hp | 3.8 s | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | 0 |
| Original AT 100 kWh, 544 hp | 3.8 s | 200 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured | 0 |
| Original AT 100 kWh, 272 hp | 6.9 s | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | 0 |
| Restyling 1 AT, 422 hp | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | 0 |
| Restyling 1 AT, 789 hp | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | 0 |
The two high-output original versions both reach 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds. Either is 3.1 seconds quicker than the 272 hp AT 100 kWh, which requires 6.9 seconds. Only the 544 hp AT 100 kWh has a measured top speed in the supplied data: 200 km/h. A 0–60 mph figure is not measured for any version.
City, highway and combined consumption are not measured for every version. Driving range is also not measured, including for the AT 100 kWh, AT 140 kWh and restyled AT models. The larger battery label in AT 140 kWh therefore cannot be turned into a numerical range advantage from the available data.
Zeekr 001 dimensions, weight and wheels
Kerb weight, gross weight and tank capacity are not measured for any Zeekr 001 version. Overall length, width and height are also not measured, so a numerical size comparison cannot be made from this dataset.
The original AT 140 kWh with 545 hp, AT 100 kWh with 544 hp and AT 100 kWh with 272 hp each have 174 mm of ground clearance. All three list the same wheel choices: 255/55 R19 and 255/45 R21. Their front and rear suspension are Independent, spring; front brakes are Ventilated disc and rear brakes are Disc.
For both Restyling 1 AT versions, ground clearance and wheel sizes are not measured. Front suspension is Independent, spring, while rear suspension and front and rear brake specifications are not measured. Weight per horsepower cannot be calculated for either generation because kerb weight is not measured.
Which Zeekr 001 version should you choose?
Choose the original AT 100 kWh with 272 hp if the lowest recorded output is acceptable and outright acceleration is not the priority. It provides 272 hp, 200 kW and 384 Nm through RWD, with 0–100 km/h taking 6.9 seconds. It also retains the original model’s recorded 174 mm clearance and both listed wheel sizes.
Choose the original AT 100 kWh with 544 hp for the most complete performance specification and the only AWD configuration in the data. Compared with the 272 hp version of the same name, it adds 272 hp and 384 Nm and reduces the 0–100 km/h time by 3.1 seconds. It is also the only version with a measured 200 km/h top speed.
Choose the original AT 140 kWh with 545 hp if you want the 140 kWh version name and RWD while retaining the strongest measured torque and acceleration figures of the original model. It has 545 hp, 768 Nm and a 3.8-second 0–100 km/h time. Against the 544 hp AT 100 kWh, it adds just 1 hp, changes AWD to RWD and has no measured top-speed figure. Range is not measured, so the data cannot quantify what the different battery label provides in use.
Choose the restyled AT with 422 hp if you want Restyling 1 without selecting its maximum-output version. It offers 150 hp more than the original 272 hp AT 100 kWh but 122 hp less than the original 544 hp AT 100 kWh. Acceleration, torque, top speed, clearance, wheels and weight are not measured, limiting direct value and performance comparisons.
Choose the restyled AT with 789 hp when maximum stated output is the deciding factor. It is the most powerful Zeekr 001 listed, exceeding the restyled 422 hp AT by 367 hp and the original 545 hp AT 140 kWh by 244 hp. However, its RWD specification is accompanied by no measured torque, acceleration or top-speed figures, so the higher output alone does not prove how much faster it is.
On the available numbers, the original 544 hp AT 100 kWh is the clearest all-round performance choice because it combines AWD, 768 Nm, a 3.8-second 0–100 km/h result and a measured 200 km/h top speed. The restyled 789 hp AT wins on stated power, but too many comparative measurements are unavailable to call it the better purchase. Price in USD, regional prices, cars for sale, interior differences, reliability and equipment are not included in the source data and therefore are not measured here.