With the development of electric cars, multi-purpose vehicles have become attractive to buyers thanks to the combination of the dynamism of sports cars and the comfort of a limousine for businessmen.
According to information from CarNewsChina, there are currently 2 MPV models that are top in price in the Chinese market.
Zeekr 009 - 60,540 USD (about 1 billion 523 million)
The Zeekr 009 model of Geely Group with a starting price in China of up to 439,000 yuan (about 1 billion 523 million).
Zeekr 009 has specifications 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 vehicle has 3 different seat arrangements to help customers comfortably choose.
The Zeekr 009 version is basically equipped with an electric motor with a capacity of 416 horsepower 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 capacity of 108 kWh battery and an 800V high-voltage system, the car can travel up to 740 km with 1 charge.
In addition, 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, leading to a longer charging time and an electric motor less powerful.
Li Auto Mega - 73,060 USD (about 1 billion 838 million)
The Li Auto Mega model has a starting price of 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 vehicles/month, but due to low actual demand, sales were not as expected. According to CarNewsChina, the total sales in 2024 of this model will reach only 10,798 units.
Li Auto Mega has large size 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 standard 2 4WD engines with a capacity of 536 horsepower, which can accelerate to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds. The 102.7 kWh NMC battery allows travel of up to 710 km.
