The Nürburgring cool an erupted not with engine roar, but with the electric hum of a revolution in 2024. The Zeekr 001 FR an unlikely hero from China, shattered expectations and lap records, proving that the future of hyper performance is silent, intelligent and wears a badge few saw coming. Nicknamed “The Golden Wolf,” it’s a family sized shooting brake that out accelerates million dollar hypercars. Now, as it prepares for global conquest we meet the 2025 Zeekr 001 FR the car that is redefining the boundaries of electric performance.
Key Highlights:
- 1,265 hp & 1,280 Nm of torque from a groundbreaking quad motor powertrain.
- 0-100 km/h in 2.02 seconds — faster than a Tesla Model S Plaid or a Rimac Nevera.
- Nürburgring Nordschleife record for a production electric car (7:05.12).
- Satellite-Connected Chassis Control — technology borrowed from aerospace.
- Drift Mode & Tank Turn capability in a luxury family wagon.
- Starting price of ~€150,000 — a fraction of the hypercars it humiliates.
- Limited global production run for 2025.
The Upstart That Rewrote the Rulebook
Zeekr, Geely’s premium electric arm, entered the market with the handsome 001, a capable “shooting brake” EV. The performance “FR” variant was expected to be a mild upgrade. What arrived was an earthquake. By fitting four individual, oil-cooled electric motors—one at each wheel—Zeekr’s engineers unlocked previously unimaginable levels of control and power. The 001 FR didn’t just aim for Tesla; it benchmarked the physics-defying Rimac. Its subsequent Nürburgring lap, verified and official, was a global declaration: China is no longer copying; it is leading in the core realm of high-performance engineering.
Design: The Wolf in Sleek Clothing
The 001 FR retains the elegant, wagon like proportions of the standard model but is transformed by aggressive but functional. A massive carbon fiber front of splitter, widened fenders and a colossal rear diffuser integrated with a Formula 1 style drag reduction system (DRS) spoiler dominate the view. It sits on staggered width lightweight magnesium alloy wheels, wrapped in bespoke P Zero Trofeo R tires, hiding carbon ceramic brakes with 10 piston calipers.
The signature “Geely Group Green” or optional matte grey paint is accentuated by subtle carbon and bronze accents. Despite its 2.1 meter width, it maintains a surprisingly elegant and stealthy silhouette. a hypercar disguised as a practical estate, which is part of its devastating appeal.
Powertrain & Performance: The Physics-Defying Quad-Motor Masterpiece
The heart of the FR is its four SiC (silicon carbide) permanent magnet synchronous motors, each independently controlling a wheel. This setup allows for torque vectoring of unimaginable precision. The total system output is a brain-bending 1,265 horsepower and 1,280 Nm of torque.
The numbers are surreal:
- 0-100 km/h: 2.02 seconds (with rollout)
- 0-200 km/h: 6.29 seconds
- Top Speed: 280 km/h (electronically limited)
The 100 kWh Qilin battery from CATL supports 500 kW ultra-fast charging (10-80% in 15 minutes) and delivers a useable range of ~450 km despite the immense power. But raw numbers aren’t the real story—control is.
Technology: The “Satellite” Car
This is where the 001 FR transcends from fast car to technological marvel. Its party trick is the Satellite-Connected Chassis Control. Using real time high precision positioning data (akin to satellite navigation) the car’s computer can preemptively adjust torque, suspension and stability control for upcoming road conditions detecting a bump, crest or patch of wet asphalt before the wheels hit it.
Other groundbreaking features include:
- Four-Wheel Torque Vectoring: Enables impossible drift angles and a genuine “tank turn” on the spot.
- 10-Mode Drift Assist System: From novice to pro, it digitally masters oversteer.
- F1-DRS: The active rear wing opens for reduced drag on straights and closes for 100+ kg of downforce in corners.
- Augmented Reality Race Coach: Overlays ideal racing lines and braking points on the windshield.
Interior: Digital Cocoon & Luxury Lounge
Inside, the race tech is balanced with premium comfort. The cabin is dominated by a 15.4 inch rotating central screen and a 13.0 inch digital instrument cluster. The steering wheel is a squared off, Alcantara wrapped controller. Sports seats offer ample bolstering while maintaining comfort an upholstered in top grade Nappa leather and Alcantara.
It is, fundamentally, a spacious five seater with a huge hatchback boot making its performance credentials all the more shocking. A 28 speaker Yamha 3D audio system ensures the electric symphony is heard in crystal clarity.
Availability & Global Ambition
The Zeekr 001 FR is a statement product. For 2025, production will be intentionally limited to a few thousand units globally. It will launch first in China and select European markets (like Germany and Norway), serving as a halo model to establish Zeekr as a legitimate performance brand. Deliveries are expected to begin in mid-2025. This car isn’t just for sale; it’s a challenge laid down to the automotive establishment.
Final Thoughts: The Benchmark Has Moved
The 2025 Zeekr 001 FR is arguably the most significant performance car of the decade. It proves that electric powertrains, when executed with this level of ingenuity an offer not just parity with internal combustion but superiority in control, responsiveness and packaging. It bundles hypercar shaming acceleration, track conquering tech and family car practicality into a sub €150,000 package.
It’s a wake up call. It signals that the next generation of performance icons may not come from Stuttgart or Maranello but from Hangzhou. The storm has arrived and it is utterly, devastatingly silent.