With the rise of electric cars, utility vehicles have become increasingly popular with buyers thanks to their combination of the dynamism of a sports car and the comfort of a limousine for businessmen.
According to information from CarNewsChina, there are currently 2 MPV models that are at the top of the price list in the Chinese market.
Zeekr 009 - 60,540 USD (about 1 billion 523 million)
Geely Group's Zeekr 009 model has a starting price in China of up to 439,000 yuan (about 1 billion 523 million).
Zeekr 009 has dimensions of 5,217 mm x 2,024 mm x 1,812 mm (length x width x height) and a wheelbase of 3,205 mm. The car has 3 different seat layout versions for customers to choose from.
The basic Zeekr 009 version is equipped with a 416 horsepower electric motor on the front axle, while the 4WD version has a capacity of up to 778 horsepower. The car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds. With a 108 kWh battery capacity and an 800V high-voltage system, the car can travel up to 740 km on a single charge.
In addition, the Zeekr 009 also has a version using a 140 kWh NMC battery, allowing the car to run up to 900 km. However, this version only uses a 400V voltage system, resulting in longer charging times and a less powerful electric motor.
Li Auto Mega - 73,060 USD (about 1 billion 838 million)
The Li Auto Mega model starts at 529,800 yuan (about 1 billion 838 million). The car was officially launched in the Chinese market in March 2024. Initially, Li Auto Mega planned to sell at least 2,000 cars/month, but due to low actual demand, sales were not as expected. According to information from CarNewsChina, the total sales of this model in 2024 will only reach 10,798 units.
Li Auto Mega has large dimensions with parameters of 5,350 x 1,965 x 1,850 mm (length x width x height) and a wheelbase of 3,300 mm. The car is arranged with 7 seats in a 2+2+3 configuration.
The Li Auto Mega is equipped with 2 standard 4WD motors with a capacity of 536 horsepower, which can accelerate to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds. The 102.7 kWh NMC battery allows for a distance of up to 710 km.
