Zeekr, Chinese language conglomerate Geely’s premium electrical automobile model, might be distributed in Vietnam by transport companies supplier Tasco.
Following an settlement signed Monday the EV maker joined the record of auto manufacturers distributed by Tasco, which additionally contains Lynk & Co and Volvo, two different Geely subsidiaries.
Tasco has not disclosed when or which Zeekr fashions might be bought available in the market, nor has it confirmed whether or not it should construct charging infrastructure for Zeekr autos or outsource this to a 3rd social gathering.
Zeekr was established in 2021 and is positioned as a luxurious EV producer that focuses on driving help and security applied sciences.
It targets high-end prospects and competes within the premium EV section, however gives aggressive costs. It just lately expanded to Europe, the Center East and Southeast Asia.
The model gives seven fashions in China, all primarily based on Geely’s Sustainable Expertise Structure EV platform.
Zeekr autos bought in Vietnam might be imported from China, the place the corporate has its solely plant.
Different Chinese language EV manufacturers which have entered Vietnam throughout the final 12 months embody BYD and Lynk & Co.
Three others, Omoda, Jaecoo and Aion, are anticipated to launch within the fourth quarter.
VinFast, the one home producer, dominates the EV market in Vietnam with a variety of merchandise and the biggest community of charging stations.