CATL names Zeekr as the first brand to use its Qilin battery pack

CATL/Qilin (CTP 3.0)

Zeekr, Geely's premium EV brand, became the first carmaker to adopt CATL's Qilin pack under a five-year strategic partnership, with the 009 MPV launching first and the 001 hatchback delivering 1,000 km range in Q2 2023. Qilin is a cell-to-pack design achieving 255 Wh/kg and 72% volume utilization.

• Five-year strategic partnership between Zeekr and CATL for Qilin battery adoption
• Qilin cell-to-pack design: 72% volume utilization, 255 Wh/kg energy density, works with ternary and LFP chemistries
• Zeekr 009 MPV first vehicle launching, followed by 001 with ultra-long-range Qilin in Q2 2023