Chinese EV Brand Zeekr Eyes European Manufacturing To Avoid EU Tariffs: Report
Chinese EV Brand Zeekr Eyes European Manufacturing To Avoid EU Tariffs: Report
Chinese auto conglomerate Geely's luxury EV brand Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holding Ltd (NYSE:ZK) is reportedly exploring manufacturing cars in European factories associated with its parent company to circumvent European Union tariffs and expand its global presence.
中国汽车集团吉利的豪华电动汽车品牌之一—吉利智造控股（NYSE:ZK）正在考虑在其母公司在欧洲的工厂制造汽车，以规避欧盟的关税并扩大其全球业务范围。
Currently, all Zeekr vehicles are produced in China and face a 19.9% duty on EU imports, reported Bloomberg.
目前，所有吉利智造的车辆都在中国生产，并面临欧盟进口税19.9%的关税，彭博社报道。
Zeekr Chief Executive Officer Andy An stated in an interview that they are actively working on localizing production in Europe, with plans to utilize existing facilities within the Geely group or its European partners rather than building new factories.
吉利智造首席执行官安智（Andy An）在接受采访时表示，他们正在积极推动本地化生产，并计划利用吉利集团或其欧洲合作伙伴现有的设施，而非建造新工厂。
Local manufacturing in other regions is also being considered. Geely has Volvo Cars AB (OTC:VLVCY) plants in Sweden and Belgium and a London Electric Vehicle Co. base in the U.K.
在其他地区也正在考虑本地制造。吉利在瑞典和比利时拥有沃尔沃汽车公司（OTC：VLVCY）工厂以及伦敦电动汽车公司在英国的基地。
Zeekr's potential move to local manufacturing aims to mitigate the impact of escalating political tensions and increased tariffs on China-made cars in the EU, U.S., and Turkey.
吉利智造进行本地制造的潜在举措旨在缓解欧盟、美国和土耳其对中国制造汽车征收的不断升级的政治紧张、增加的关税的影响。
Zeekr is accelerating its international expansion, with deliveries beginning this year in the Middle East, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.
吉利智造正在加快其国际扩张，今年开始在中东、拉丁美洲和东南亚交付。
Also Read: China's Geely Targets South Korea For Premium EV Debut By 2026: Report
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Sales in Japan and South Korea are expected to start next year. The company went public in the U.S. in May, but its stock has declined, losing about $2.5 billion in value as global EV demand slows.
预计明年将在日本和韩国销售。该公司于5月在美国上市，但由于全球新能源汽车需求放缓而下跌，市值损失了约25亿美元。
Despite this, An remains optimistic about achieving profitability by Hong Kong accounting standards this year. The company delivered 20,106 vehicles in June, marking an 89% increase compared to the same month last year.
尽管如此，安智对今年按照香港会计准则实现盈利非常乐观。该公司在6月交付了20,106辆汽车，同比增长89%。
Zeekr launched its 009 minivan in Hong Kong, featuring single-motor versions with a range of up to 740 kilometers and starting at 439,000 yuan, the report highlighted.
吉利智造在香港推出了其009型小型面包车，包括单电机版本，续航里程可达740公里，售价从439,000元起，报告中提到。
To promote sales, Zeekr offers a referral program with incentives like one year of free private jet travel for those who refer five buyers of the 009 Grand version.
为了促进销售，吉利智造提供推荐计划，为那些推荐5位买家购买009 Grand版本的顾客提供一年免费私人飞机旅行的奖励。
The 009's design aims to combine luxury and technology, inspired by airplane interiors and featuring massage seats and individual climate controls.
009的设计旨在融合奢华和科技，受飞机内饰启发，配备按摩座椅和个人气候控制。
Price Action: ZK shares are trading lower by 1.89% at $17.97 at last check Friday.
股价表现：周五，ZK股票最新报价17.97美元，下跌1.89%。
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