For anyone who thinks that Sam is a Tesla apologist and 100% diehard, here he is stating that he’d rather have a Chinese EV super sedan over a Model S Plaid. It just shows me that the man likes what he likes. Keep the videos coming, my friend.

@mikewallace8087

25 күн бұрын

Sam is a China patriot , I really think so.

@Western_Decline

25 күн бұрын

@@mikewallace8087China is a great country that achieves impressive things

I don't think US consumers understand how good the cars that China is making are, especially for the price.

@duyataksis5210

26 күн бұрын

They don't but the US government certainly does, hence the 100% tariff.

@linphilip6389

26 күн бұрын

Americans are taught they are the best and no country ever comes close. They firmly believe...

@potu5097

26 күн бұрын

The US government and car companies know this but hope their people don't.

@hermesliteratus882

25 күн бұрын

@@linphilip6389 That's just pathetic. Most of them are so gullible and brainwashed.

@petervan7372

25 күн бұрын

Murican exceptionalism

It is basically the common man's track car for everyday driving. Sign me up please.

The build quality of Chinese EV’s over the past 5 years has been extraordinary impressive. Can’t wait for these vehicles to come to Australia.

That’s one of the many nice features of EV technology. ICE vehicles with 1,200 hp would normally be a handful to drive in normal day to day situations. Not so with something like the 001FR, where the power is infinitely variable and all served up in a very comfortable and practical package. And it looks great too.

@larryc1616

26 күн бұрын

1,200hp modded ICE lives at the mod shop 💰🤭

@mikewallace8087

26 күн бұрын

WOW impressive.

Some of these new Chinese cars are simply astonishing. How will the other car makers keep up? Strange times are coming in the auto world.

@larryc1616

26 күн бұрын

The only car manufacturers left in 5-10 years are Tesla and Chinese ev makers

@tgdomnemo5052

25 күн бұрын

​@@larryc1616 plus some of the small ones RR, Pagani, Lambo ...

i just checked, that thing cost more than 100000 USD , it's not cheap even in China , but that's probabaly the best performance car you can get at that price point .

Amazing footage and great car!!! I’m not sure if the FR is coming to Australia but I’d seriously look at it if it does. The name Zeekr in Chinese is 极氪 which translates to extreme or mighty krytonite! 😅

In the words of Enzo Ferrari, "a fast car should never feel fast".

@user-jh6vt8vx4v

26 күн бұрын

Those Ferrari feel fast even it is slow because it sitting so low and the suspension is so harsh that it feels like it doesnt existed!

@davec1034

26 күн бұрын

@@user-jh6vt8vx4v they look fast just sitting by the curb.

@hangover4833

25 күн бұрын

A slow car should never feel slow 🤔

@davec1034

25 күн бұрын

@@hangover4833 that's why we paint them Red, put MAG wheels on them and install a loud exhaust. 😄

@wwbdwwbd

25 күн бұрын

That's because Enzo personally preferred grand tourers.

EVs are bringing us to the realm of affordable performance. People in Australia will have the best EV experiences.

@concertautist4474

26 күн бұрын

We don't have any tariffs. Outside of Tesla in the US, Europe and the US will have to make do with their inferior home brand EVs.

@jezza6575

26 күн бұрын

⁠@@concertautist4474Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid are quite far from inferior! The Chinese car brands dream of being in the position Tesla is in right now and having the same level of car that they create for the price. They dream of being as profitable as Tesla too and Tesla is paying far higher average wages than the chinese companies do. Rivian and Lucid are not profitable but their vehicles are top notch technology and outperform ANY Chinese EV in the same segment!

@potu5097

26 күн бұрын

Australians are lucky, there is no trade protection confrontation and no high tariffs here, which allows Australians to enjoy the world's best electric vehicles at a lower price.

Omg...a station wagon beating all ice supercars....mind blown!!!!

Kudos for actually driving a car on your channel 👍🏻

@electricviking

25 күн бұрын

Thanks! 👍

I want one!

Amazing machine

How embarrassing for the Lamborghini and Ferrari drivers if they come across one of this at the red light 😅

ICE vehicles are equivalent to VHS EVs = smartphones

I'm not a huge fan of Sam because he does not like the car brand that I'm interested in. But I have huge respect for him because he is open-minded 👍🏼

@hermesliteratus882

25 күн бұрын

At least he's not so gullible and brainwashed as most of the Americans.

Is this the one you want to buy now? But can you drive like that in your speed limited roads in Australia? And it made you sick, perhaps it was that garish red colour 😁😁

Great sharing. Thanks.

Well done Viking (the steering wheel at the wrong side). The breaks are a bit noisy, but still a bargain anyway.

Best intro in the biz 🎉 every time.

Advantage of geely. Having zeekr, lotus, volvo in europe.

Nice to see you out and about Sam.

Bring this manufacturer to Mexico, for import... Now❤ We (US) need this track tool!

@yoyohighness

26 күн бұрын

If trump comes to power, it won't be possible

The Zeekr 001FR has two main competitors: Lucid Air Sapphire and Tesla Model S Plaid... If this thing comes to Europe, I would like to know its price!

Cool! I’m not to sure about the squeaky brakes however.

Yes the definition of fast; is limited to very short range. Le Mans the manufactures championship is a 24 hour race where the winners exceed 5000 kms. The day a BEV can even manage 4000km in 24 hours will be a landmark, today; they might be able to manage 2500 km in 24 hours an average speed of about 50 mph. Amazing speed. Faster charging times may narrow the gap but BEVs can't sustain high speeds due to overheating, another hurdle that will be some time to fix.

@user-jh6vt8vx4v

26 күн бұрын

The ev can sustain at full power. Because there is enough air to cool the system. It will have had time to maintain speed t slow track. Le Mans is a very fast track, cooling wise is more fogiving than Spa

@litestuffllc7249

26 күн бұрын

@@user-jh6vt8vx4v Im not sure what you want to argue; there is a fellow you can search on youtube on the autobahn; he attempted to sustain 140mph in his IONIC 6 BEV, he was only able to sustain 120 for 1 hours before having to charge; The range at high speed is bad.

Absolutely insane!

Cheers mate

Is this car coming to Australia and if so what will it likely cost ?? Thanks

I'm not sure how many locations you would be able to charge at that rate. Still, a sexy car.

Hmm, i am not a fan of 4 door saloons, but this Zeekr 001FR is probably the only exeption. Nice car, and i can understand why some peoplewith a lot of cash to spare, would buy one.

For a GT fan, if it's an FR it should be front motor, rear wheel drive. ;)

Awesome looking car ! 😍💖🏁💯👍 😉💖⚡️🔋🌞🌏✌️

At my nit-very advanced age I'm not sure I could even do it. The car is way, way faster than my hands. Thanks for sharing your day with us! That was FUN

I’m not terribly fond of most Chinese EV’s but I have to say the Zeekr cars are pretty interesting of them all.

Cant wait to see this in GT8!!! introduced by Viking XDDDD

Dear God, the gorrilla gripping of the steering wheel hurt my brain. Hand position, Sam, HAND POSITION!!!

@CJSmith-ky5bh

25 күн бұрын

@@stuartdummkoph128 right!

Morning mate

Super Design

🎉🎉

The way Viking holds the steering wheel already disqualifies him from any performamce car talks.😂😂😂

@JamaicanMeCrazy

26 күн бұрын

Agreed 😂

@CJSmith-ky5bh

25 күн бұрын

@@Kujaku1909 it’s SO bad.

Bro has never skipped Arms Day!

Shouldve called it the Heat Zeekr!

Is that screeching from the braking at corners?

@user-jh6vt8vx4v

26 күн бұрын

Yeah, it is carbon ceramic brake. What else do you expect?

I will be forever grateful to you, you changed my whole life and I will continue to preach on your behalf for the whole world to hear you saved me from huge financial debt with just a small investment, thank you Elizabeth Slone

@Amanda-p2n

26 күн бұрын

Wow. I'm a bit perplexed seeing her been mentioned here also Didn't know she has been good to so many people too this is wonderful, i'm in my fifth trade with her and it has been super.

@James-u6d-t3i

26 күн бұрын

The first step to successful investing is figuring out your goals and risk tolerance either on your own or with the help of a financial professional but is very advisable you make use of a professional.

@gabrieladaniel3015

26 күн бұрын

Isn't that the same Mrs Elizabeth Slone that my neighbours are talking about, she has to be a perfect expert for people to talk about her so well

@dr-jamesthomas4716

26 күн бұрын

I'm new at this, please how can I reach her?

@Susan-g8j

26 күн бұрын

I was skeptical at first till I decided to try. Its huge returns is awesome. I can't say much

I don't feel the least bit interested in a 1,000 HP car. But the single motor turns me on at ≈ 500hp

@thabzmad7265

26 күн бұрын

Currently, EVs are at least 500kg heavier that similar sized ICEs, so 500hp should perform like 400hp ICE in similar size at top end.

@josephbradford5930

26 күн бұрын

@@thabzmad7265 The weight differential is only true for some EVs. My Model 3 weighs exactly the same as the BMW 330i after which it is patterned. The Model 3 Performance weighs exactly the same as the BMW M3. Honestly I don't understand how VW manages to make the ID3 weigh 900lbs more than a Model 3. Or the Kia EV9 manages to weigh 1900lbs more than a Telluride. It's crazy.

@thabzmad7265

26 күн бұрын

@@josephbradford5930 Yah, but you obviously get a lot less interior components due to minimalistic and screen integrated controls design approach. Like for like, air conditioning, heat pumps and lazy crash safety research and traditional welding methods included, the weight difference creeps up to that level, which I suspect is whats at play there.

@krause79

25 күн бұрын

@@thabzmad7265The instant power feels way quicker than an equivalent ICE car even with more horse power

@thabzmad7265

25 күн бұрын

@@krause79 Yes, that I know max torque @ 0 rpm is the trade for a typical electric motor. Thats why I said "at top end"...

Zeekr 001FR or Cybertruck?

That's 1200 hp more than you need, I have a VW polo with 65 hp it can do the legal speed limit and seat five people. Those cars are just willy waving. If you want to drive fast buy a caterham and book a track day.

@CJSmith-ky5bh

25 күн бұрын

@@johnsmedley8843 why not buy that car, drive to work, followed by a track night? Why is your idea right, pretty much needing a 2nd car just for track and having this car that will suit most people day to day AND do track days in not right?

Why are there no WRC EVs? Just wondering

Sounds like being in a less noisy car game in an arcade.

Oh dear…. What are your hands doing? Death Grip Syndrome is a real thing. You’re going to damage yourself. And you didn’t brake too late, you just brake like you’re in the suburbs in your Camry. I’d 100% suggest you go and do some track training days, you’ll learn a huge amount and also look like you know what you’re doing.

Good on ya, Aussie.

Great car, but can't see the point in that much power. Would be way better to consontrate on efficiency and vehicle to home.

Dude why would you choose that photo for the video link? You are generally vivacious but there you are giving off ‘Sam of the Dead’ vibes…

Was that drivers seat all the way back? I dont think I would fit.

Viking you need to learn how to hold that steering wheel , more control 9 and 3 not by holding the top of wheel.

I guess you felt in control

Why is it more practical than Tesla model Y?

Mr Zeekr haha

i think many of us don't really care how fast EV can go. We want to hear more about safety and value for what you paying for

Driving on a track 101 specially in a car with that much power plus being raining you do not put your hands on the steering wheel like that. So defiantly your honest not knowing how to drive a car quick or on a racetrack.

Those squeaky brakes …. ☠️

This isn’t the kind of car the world needs.

@user-jh6vt8vx4v

26 күн бұрын

It is a halo car as a demostrate of the engineering might of the company. Like the AMG, BMW M3 and the plaid. The milk and butter is the regular zeeker001

@CJSmith-ky5bh

25 күн бұрын

@@jsanders100 why? Some of us love driving as fast as we can, doing track days and having a car like this.

I don’t trust the brake

It didn't sound like it was going that fast....

I want one NOW, but for FREE (I am poor)!

Looks awesome. Too much car for me but still awesome

Squeaky brakes though

I didn’t like the squeaking brake

@JamaicanMeCrazy

26 күн бұрын

It's a feature of carbon ceramics. It does better when there up to temperature. There's usually an option to get regular brakes if desired don't worry

The accelerating sound 😅

china is years ahead of the rest the the world in term of evs. Sam is hardly a driver, to put it mildly. he couldn't touxh the limit of the limit of these cars remotely.

Just think of all the teenagers will become organ donors driving this.

thanks to tesla

Sam, tell us how much Zeekr is paying you.

@jkselama9715

26 күн бұрын

Tell us how you have been brainwashed.

@satay8167

26 күн бұрын

You too will be when they paid for your return biz class flights and fully paid 5 star accommodation Perks

@larryc1616

26 күн бұрын

Ice ice baby too slow too slow...⚡️⚡️

@foodparadise5792

26 күн бұрын

This is a electric car channel. China made the best EVs. What do you expect him to say?

@hazenetb

26 күн бұрын

​@@foodparadise5792 Indeed. My wife and I have a Volvo v60 and v90cc, last year I switched my v60 to zeekr 001…man…I won't drive any combustion cars anymore… It feels like Nokia to Android phones.😂 Especially the voice control…

Hands and 3 and 10, and no shuffling, Speed Racer..

One of the best-looking cars. What a joke. They all look the same. I thought the purpose of EVs was to save the planet, not outcompete the biggest muscle car on the planet. That much torque will shred the tyres and destroy the road surface. Still make the most of it because governments will not only bring in pay per mile but a tax on your car's power. They need to fund all the infrastructure upgrades somehow you know.