China's Zeekr Positions Itself In Competitive EV Market

NINGBO, CHINA - MAY 29: A worker watches a robotic arm on the production line for electric vehicle maker Zeekr at its factory on May 29, 2025 in Ningbo, China. China's automakers account for nearly two-thirds of global sales of electric vehicles and exports more vehicles overseas than any other country. Zeekr, a pure-electric brand aimed at the luxury market, has seen sales growth in the highly competitive Chinese market and is furthering its expansion into Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and parts of Europe. The company's plans to enter the US market has faced hurdles due to tariffs on China made electric vehicles. In 2024, Zeekr delivered more than 220,000 vehicles, according to the company. Zeekr is among several Chinese EV makers building vehicles in automated factories using robotics powered by artificial intelligence alongside human workers. Zeekr is owned by Geely Holdings, which also has ownership stake in a number of foreign brands including Volvo, Lotus, and Polestar. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)