In the coming five years, the owner is projected to spend 3.8 million rubles on keeping the Zeekr 001 cable car running. This forecast came from the marketing agency NAPI, which analyzed the ongoing costs of ownership and operation.
Analysts estimate that maintaining each kilometer will require about 50.62 rubles. The monthly upkeep for a single Zeekr 001 vehicle is expected to reach 63.3 thousand rubles, translating to roughly 759.3 thousand rubles annually. Taken together, the five-year ownership figure for Zeekr 001 stands at about 3.8 million rubles. This projection reflects the total cost of ownership rather than the upfront purchase price.
The study targets the average Muscovite who travels around 15 thousand kilometers annually. In forming the assessment, analysts included comprehensive insurance, compulsory motor insurance, taxes and duties, tire replacement, routine maintenance, and fuel expenses in their model. The calculation paints a full picture of the financial commitment involved in owning and operating the Zeekr 001 over a medium-term horizon.
By contrast, the You version of the same model puts the car’s total five-year ownership figure at about 7.5 million rubles, reflecting a different set of assumptions and cost components. This highlights how variations in insurance coverage, tax treatment, and usage patterns can change ownership totals significantly.
Separately, industry news notes a shift at the former Mercedes plant in Yesipovo near Moscow. The site is set to begin assembling premium Exeed-branded models under a contract assembly agreement. Exeed is a brand under the Chery automobile group, and the move marks a notable expansion of domestic manufacturing activity in the region.
Under the plan, Exeed serial assembly will commence with the VX model, with the initial batch expected to be shipped to dealers in August. This development aligns with broader efforts to bolster local production and offer premium vehicles through regional networks, potentially affecting pricing and availability in the market.
Earlier reports also highlighted the arrival of a new Haval H5 SUV in Russia, priced at around 3.7 million rubles. The introduction of the Haval H5 adds to the evolving landscape of mid-to-high-end SUVs in the Russian market, alongside continuing discussions about ownership costs for near-luxury models.