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Zeekr EVs Coming to Israel as Chinese Brand Enters Middle East

  • Brand will offer its 001 sedan and X SUV via local distributor
  • Ties between Middle East and China’s EV makers are deepening
A Zeekr 001 electric vehicle.Source:
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Zeekr cars will be available in Israel from the fourth quarter this year, marking the Chinese electric-vehicle brand’s debut in the Middle East after a fresh foray into the Netherlands and Sweden in June.

The EV unit of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. has partnered with Israeli distributor Union Group to set up a sales network that will offer Zeekr’s 001 sedan and X sport utility vehicle, according to a company memo seen by Bloomberg News.