Zeekr

001 WE RWD 590km

Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-03

Zeekr's flagship shooting-brake EV — stunning fastback estate body, 100kWh battery, 590km range and a genuinely premium interior that competes with Volvo and BMW.

Zeekr 001 WE RWD 590km — electric car Ireland 2026
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€56,490 After SEAI grants
590km WLTP ~468km real-world
590WLTP range km100kWh battery
468Real range kmIrish conditions est.
200Max DC kWFast charging
6.1s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€56,490Net priceAfter grants
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band

⚙️ Technical specifications

Battery capacity100 kWh
WLTP range590 km
Real-world range (Ireland)~468 km
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)6.1s
Top speed200 km/h
Torque343 Nm
DrivetrainRWD
Max DC charge rate200 kW
Max AC charge rate22 kW
ConnectorsCCS · Type 2
Boot capacity476 L
Towing capacity2,000 kg
Seats5
Dimensions
Length4,970 mm
Width1,999 mm
Height1,450 mm
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
🏁 WLTP range590km
🇮🇪 Real-world (Irish)~468km

Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.

Zeekr highlights

200kW peak DC charging
Among the fastest-charging EVs available in Ireland
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Geely Group engineering
Shares tech DNA with Volvo Cars and Lotus
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Shooting-brake body
Unique fastback estate — no direct European rival at this price

💰 Irish pricing & incentives

List price (inc. 23% VAT)€59,990
SEAI Private Car Grant− €3,500
Net price after grants€56,490

💡 Total savings of €3,500. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.

SEAI Private Car Grant €3,500 Motor tax €120/yr Home charger grant €300 BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
Estimated annual running costs (15,000km)
Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh)~€610
Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg)~€1,246
Motor tax€120/yr
Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L)~€2,090/yr
💡 Cost comparison: At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the 001 costs approximately €610 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.

🚘 001 — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026

All prices are guide prices. Private buyer prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500). Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.

Model / Trim Battery & Range Price After Grants
001 WE RWD 590km
Entry
100kWh · 590km €59,990€56,490
001 WE AWD 530km
AWD
100kWh · 530km €67,990

Prices include 23% VAT. Net prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price < €65,000) and VRT relief (capped at actual VRT due — 7% of OMSP, max €5,000 up to €40k, max €2,500 up to €50k, nil above €50k). Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available — VRT relief only. Always verify at seai.ie.

🇮🇪 001 on Irish routes

Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).

🛣️ Dublin → Cork 260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 208km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway 220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 248km remaining
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry 310km · M7/N21
✅ Single charge — 158km remaining
🌊 Dublin → Donegal 260km · N2/N14
✅ Single charge — 208km remaining
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return) 520km · Round trip
⚡ One rapid charge stop needed
🏠 Daily commute (avg) 50km · /day
✅ 9+ days between home charges

Based on ~468km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.

👥 Is the 001 right for you?

First-time EV buyer✅ Excellent choice
Family with children✅ 5 seats, 476L boot
Daily commuter (<100km)✅ Perfect
Intercity driving✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge
Towing (trailer/caravan)✅ Up to 2,000kg
Private buyer (SEAI + VRT)✅ €3,500 total grants
Company car / BIK saving✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
AWD / off-road capability⚠️ FWD/RWD only
💡 Best for: Flagship Chinese shooting brake EV.

⚡ Charging guide

🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%)~14h
🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%)~10h
🏢 22kW AC (0–100%)~5h
⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%)~84min
🚀 200kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%)~21min
Connectors (DC)CCS
Connectors (AC)Type 2
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EZO, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS. With 200kW peak DC, Zeekr 001 owners can use Ionity's 350kW ultra-rapid chargers to maximum effect — faster than most comparably priced European EVs.

The Zeekr 001's 200kW peak DC charging rate means a 10–80% charge takes just 21 minutes at an Ionity ultra-rapid charger — putting it among the fastest-charging non-Tesla EVs on Irish roads.

📐 Dimensions & practicality

Length4,970 mm
Width1,999 mm
Height1,450 mm
Boot capacity476 L
Towing (braked)2,000 kg
Seats5
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.

❓ Frequently asked questions — Zeekr 001 WE RWD 590km

The Zeekr 001 WE RWD 590km has an Irish list price of €59,990 (including 23% VAT). After the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500, the net cost is approximately €56,490. The range starts from €59,990 list price. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The Zeekr 001 WE RWD 590km has a WLTP official range of 590km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 468km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
Yes. The Zeekr 001 WE RWD 590km qualifies for the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500. New M1 BEV, list price €14k–€60k. Apply via seai.ie after purchase. Verify current eligibility at seai.ie.
Yes. Company car drivers benefit from the BIK (Benefit in Kind) OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026, significantly reducing taxable BIK on EVs. Combined with zero motor tax (€120/yr) and lower fuel costs versus petrol, the Zeekr 001 WE RWD 590km is one of the most tax-efficient company cars in Ireland. The SEAI grant of €3,500 also applies for private buyers.
At 15,000km per year: home charging at a €0.24/kWh night rate costs approximately €610. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €1,246. Add €120 motor tax. Compare to approximately €2,700 in petrol for an equivalent combustion car.
Zeekr is a premium EV brand owned by Geely Group — the Chinese automotive group that also owns Volvo Cars, Lotus and LEVC (London EV Company). Zeekr vehicles are engineered on Geely's SEA platform, which also underpins the Volvo EX30 and EX90. The brand was launched in 2021 and has sold over 200,000 vehicles globally.
Zeekr entered the Irish market in 2024 through a small number of authorised dealers and showrooms. Dealer coverage is currently strongest in Dublin and major cities. For service and parts, Zeekr operates through its authorised network with remote diagnostics available via the Zeekr app.
The Zeekr 001 WE RWD 590km supports up to 200kW DC and 22kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 14 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 84 minutes. At the maximum 200kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 21 minutes.
The Zeekr 001 WE RWD 590km uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EZO, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the Zeekr 001 WE RWD 590km is €120 per year — the lowest available band in Ireland (A1, 0g/km CO₂). All battery electric vehicles registered as private cars qualify for this rate, compared to €280–€700+/year for an equivalent petrol or diesel car.

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