Zeekr Debuts First Hybrid in China to Help Ease EV Range Anxiety

Premium electric vehicle brand Zeekr unveiled its first plug-in hybrid sport utility vehicle, joining the growing number of Chinese EV makers incorporating gasoline engines into new models to help ease range anxiety.

Built on the new 900-volt Sustainable Experience Architecture-S platform developed by parent Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., the full-sized 9X is equipped with ultra fast charging that will see its battery power reach 80% from 10% in just 10 minutes. China’s top auto and tech companies are in the race to reduce charging times even further, though the widespread roll out of technology like BYD Co.’s five-minute charge battery requires the building of thousands of stations that can support upgraded EVs.