- Zeekr‘s deliveries in January were down 4.75 percent year-on-year and down 56.08 percent from December.
- Several other EV makers posted declining deliveries, mainly due to seasonal factors.
Zeekr (NYSE: ZK) saw a significant drop in deliveries last month, similar to a number of other local electric vehicle (EV) makers that were affected by seasonal factors.
The company delivered 11,942 vehicles in January, down 4.75 percent from 12,537 in the same month last year and down 56.08 percent from 27,190 in December, according to data released today.
Zeekr’s cumulative deliveries by the end of January stood at 430,698 vehicles.
In the Chinese auto market, the beginning of the year, especially the month in which the Chinese New Year holiday falls, is usually the low point for deliveries, while the end of the year is usually the high point.
This year, the Chinese New Year holiday was from January 28 to February 4.
Zeekr was founded in March 2021 and released its first model in April 2021, the Zeekr 001 shooting brake.
In addition to the Zeekr 001, the company’s models on sale include the Zeekr 007 sedan, Zeekr 009 MPV (multi-purpose vehicle), Zeekr X compact SUV (sport utility vehicle), Zeekr 7X SUV, and the Zeekr Mix min van.
Last month, Zeekr previewed the Zeekr 007 GT, its new shooter brake model after the Zeekr 001.
Earlier today, a number of EV makers released mixed January delivery numbers.
Nio (NYSE: NIO) delivered 13,863 units in January, up 37.87 percent from 10,055 a year ago, but down 55.48 percent from 31,138 in December.
Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) delivered 29,927 vehicles in January, down 48.85 percent from 58,513 in December and down 3.97 percent from 31,165 a year ago.
Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV) delivered 30,350 vehicles in January, down 17.29 percent from 36,695 in December, while up 267.88 percent from 8,250 a year ago.
Leapmotor (HKG: 9863) delivered 25,170 vehicles in January, down 40.8percent from December’s 42,517, while up 105.02 percent from 18,618 a year ago.
