ZEEKR files for US IPO, shares first exterior images of its 007 sedan ahead of pre-orders
Lots of news out of China today, as Geely-owned EV brand ZEEKR has officially put the wheels in motion to go public on the New York Stock Exchange. Additionally, ZEEKR is also offering the public the best look at its first ever sedan – the 007 – following exterior images shared below.
Less than a week ago, we caught news that ZEEKR would soon be debuting its fourth EV model and first-ever sedan, called the 007. Although we hadn’t seen more than dark, silhouetted images at the time, ZEEKR’s decision to deliver a sedan all but hinted that the 007 will be its first mass market model.
Its predecessors include the 001 shooting brake and its new quad-motor FR version, the 009 multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), and a compact SUV called the ZEEKR X – all of which have launched in China where they are built, but only some have made their way to new markets like Europe.
Last week, we got the invite to New York to test drive the 001 and 009, but there was no mention of the 007 sedan. However, following the company presentation and in speaking with the ZEEKR team, there were hints that a public listing in the US might be imminent.
Today, we’ve learned that ZEEKR has filed to go public in the US, ahead of its start of pre-orders of the 007 sedan in China next week – see images below.
ZEEKR shares 007 images, will go public under $ZK
Let’s start with the pretty images of the 007 posted to ZEEKR’s Weibo page earlier today. We won’t get the full details until 10AM local time on November 17 at the Guangzhou Auto Show, but for now, this is our best peep at the sedan yet.
Like most of ZEEKR’s EVs, the 007 looks quite compact, even for a sedan. That said, the roof made almost entirely of glass should make for a spacious feeling inside the cabin. Sensors above the windshield also hint at some level of autonomy, meaning this model most likely features ZEEKR’s ADAS led by what it calls “Supervision,” consisting of cameras and radar – no LiDAR – and its own map technology, not HD mapping from companies like Baidu or Alibaba.
Aside from what we can gather from the new images, we don’t know much else about the ZEEKR 007 so far, but we will definitely get the full spiel a week from today and will be sure to report back.
In other big news, ZEEKR has officially filed to list on the NYSE, according to a prospectus listed overnight on the SEC’s website. The Chinese automaker intends to go public in the near future under the ticker symbol “ZK,” potentially joining the likes of EV competitors like NIO ($NIO) and XPeng Motors ($XPEV) on the US stock market.
While the process is now underway, it will take some time and regulatory processes before we see ZEEKR on the the ticker, but this is encouraging news for a company that is expanding quickly.
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Tesla has opened orders for the Model Y Long Range RWD for $45,000 in the US. It’s the new entry-level Model Y following the design refresh earlier this year.
Since launching the updated Model Y earlier this year, Tesla has only offered the best-selling electric SUV in a single Long-Range AWD configuration.
First, it was as a fully-loaded $60,000 Launch Edition, and last month, it started deliveries of the regular Model Y AWD starting at $49,000.
As we recently noted, Tesla didn’t have much of an order backlog for the new Model Y in the US, and it has already started gathering new Model Y AWD in inventory just weeks after launching the vehicle.
Tesla even started offering subsidized financing rates on the new SUV this weekend.
Now, the automaker is starting to take orders for the new Model Y Long Range RWD
The new trim starts at $44,990 and enables 357 miles of range – an extra 30 miles over the AWD version.
However, due to its single motor powertrain, the lower-priced version is slightly slower with a 0-60 mph acceleration in 5.4 seconds rather than 4.6 seconds.
The automaker says that deliveries of the new version will start in the US in the next 3 to 5 weeks. It launched the new Model Y RWD in Europe weeks ago.
Tesla also offers a Standard Range RWD in Europe and China for even cheaper, and deliveries have already started in China.
Electrek’s Take
Tesla appears to have waited to open orders for the Model Y RWD in the US to optimize demand for the Long Range AWD.
But now it needs a cheaper model to sustain demand at the current production rate.
In the coming weeks, it will start building a mix of RWD and AWD in Fremont and Austin to
Interestingly, Tesla currently only offers the subsidized 1.99% financing rate on the Model Y Long Range AWD. I would assume that Tesla plans to take advantage of the boost in demand that the cheaper model will create.
However, US buyers probably won’t have to wait more than a few weeks before Tesla starts to offer lower interest rates on all versions, like it already does in Europe and China.
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On today’s thrilling episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got some of the highlights of the 2025 ACT Expo, including the all-electric Windrose and Mack Pioneer Class 8s trucks, a hydrogen fuel sell [sic] from Honda, a fun charging surprise, and – after an eight year wait – we finally get a ride in the all-new (in 2017) Tesla Semi!
ACT Expo is North America’s premier clean truck and transport trade show – and for 2025 it was bigger than ever, with more exhibitors and more, more capable battery electric vehicles than ever. The downsides? NACFE have scored with their “messy middle” messaging, and the return of “clean diesel” talking points. We’ve got a brief rundown and links to all the details, below.
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Abundance Energy, sonnen, and Energywell are teaming up to bring smarter, more resilient energy to Texas homes through a huge new virtual power plant (VPP) initiative.
By combining behind-the-meter home batteries, solar power, and advanced energy software, the trio is building a network of connected homes that can work together to support the grid. Customers who install sonnenConnect home batteries through Abundance Energy will now be part of a system that automatically stores and shares power when it’s needed most. That means lower electricity bills, better reliability during extreme weather, and a cleaner energy mix overall.
The VPP will cover all of ERCOT, with the primary focus in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston areas. Each home will have two 4.8kW/20kWh sonnenCore+20 battery units. The current customer base that will be enrolled in the VPP equals 60 MWh, and this will continue to grow each month. The VPP is already on track to replace Tesla as the largest virtual power plant in Texas by the end of 2026.
Here’s how it works: The batteries are continuously managed using Energywell’s Proton platform and sonnen’s smart VPP technology. This system monitors solar generation, customer energy use, and real-time electricity prices, and then decides when to charge or discharge each battery. Instead of just sitting idle, these batteries turn into mini power plants that can react to grid needs in real time.
And when thousands of batteries work together, they form a virtual power plant—a decentralized network that reduces the strain on the grid, especially during peak demand or power outages. Unlike traditional power plants, VPPs don’t burn fossil fuels. They use clean, stored electricity from homes and businesses, helping cut carbon emissions while keeping the lights on.
“Our mission is to empower homeowners with smarter, more sustainable energy solutions,” said Thomas Mandry, CEO of Abundance Energy. “This partnership delivers a new kind of VPP model that benefits customers and strengthens the Texas grid.”
Blake Richetta, CEO of sonnen, added, “With Abundance Energy and Energywell, we’re showing how everyday homeowners can become part of the solution to Texas’ energy challenges.”
As Texas continues to face grid reliability issues, especially in extreme heat or cold, this kind of flexible, customer-powered energy system will make homes more resilient and give customers more control over their power.
Read more: The US’s largest virtual power plant now runs on 75,000 home batteries
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