Zeekr
[PUBLIC]Humanoids · HQ: Ningbo, China · Est. 2021 · 3 models registered · 4 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Zeekr: 1 model, 2 deployments across 1 region, $1.2B raised, 2 active incidents. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PUBLIC
Capital / Funding
$1.2B
Headquarters
Ningbo, China
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
3
Audited Incidents
2
Overview
Zeekr (极氪) is a Chinese premium electric vehicle manufacturer and subsidiary of Geely Automobile Holdings, founded in March 2021 and headquartered in Ningbo, Zhejiang. The company designs and manufactures electric vehicles with advanced driver-assistance systems, partnering with Mobileye for its SuperVision ADAS platform and Waymo to produce the purpose-built Zeekr RT/Ojai robotaxi for autonomous ride-hailing. Zeekr listed on the NYSE under ticker ZK in May 2024.
Safety profile within acceptable range for category. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
- PUBLIC
- AV
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
1 recall and 1 incident on record (2 moderate). Most recent: Jan 2026.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO & Co-Founder
Founding Team
cofounder · Zhejiang Geely Holding
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Zeekr x Waymo robotaxiDec 28, 2021
MOST RECENT · Zeekr x Waymo robotaxi · 2021-12-28 · with Waymo · OPERATING · Zeekr x Mobileye technology collaboration · 2021-12-01 · with Mobileye · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
- Walker S1 at Zeekr EV Factory (Ningbo)[PILOT]
Zeekr EV Factory (Ningbo) · May 1, 2025
- Walker S Lite at Zeekr EV Factory (Ningbo)[ENDED]
Zeekr EV Factory (Ningbo) · Jan 1, 2025
- Zeekr RT (Ojai) at San Francisco[OPERATIONAL]
San Francisco · May 1, 2026
- Zeekr RT (Ojai) at Phoenix[OPERATIONAL]
Phoenix · May 1, 2026
Incidents affecting Zeekr
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Zeekr?
Zeekr (极氪) is a Chinese premium electric vehicle manufacturer and subsidiary of Geely Automobile Holdings, founded in March 2021 and headquartered in Ningbo, Zhejiang. The company designs and manufactures electric vehicles with advanced driver-assistance systems, partnering with Mobileye for its SuperVision ADAS platform and Waymo to produce the purpose-built Zeekr RT/Ojai robotaxi for autonomous ride-hailing. Zeekr listed on the NYSE under ticker ZK in May 2024.
What does Zeekr make?
Zeekr has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Zeekr RT (Ojai) (Zeekr builds physical robots).
Is Zeekr publicly traded?
Zeekr is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of Geely. | Stage: Listed on NYSE. | Robot: Operates UBTECH Walker S Lite humanoid robots at its Ningbo on the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Zeekr?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Zeekr building in the same form factors include Tesla, Waymo, Aurora Innovation, Nuro.
Who is the CEO of Zeekr?
An Conghui (Andy An) is the ceo of Zeekr, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Zeekr?
Zeekr has no separately traded stock; it is owned by Geely. | Stage: Listed on NYSE. | Robot: Operates UBTECH Walker S Lite humanoid robots at its Ningbo (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).
Where is Zeekr headquartered?
Zeekr is headquartered in Ningbo, China.
How much funding has Zeekr raised?
Zeekr has raised approximately $1.2B in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Zeekr?
Zeekr is owned by Geely. | Stage: Listed on NYSE. | Robot: Operates UBTECH Walker S Lite humanoid robots at its Ningbo, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Zeekr operate robots?
Zeekr operates 2 verified deployments, including at Zeekr EV Factory (Ningbo).
How many robots has Zeekr deployed?
DEPLOY has 2 verified Zeekr deployments on record at sites including Zeekr EV Factory (Ningbo). That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Zeekr a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Zeekr ranks in roughly the top 16% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Zeekr founded?
Zeekr was founded in 2021.
Are there any incidents involving Zeekr?
2 active incidents involving Zeekr are on the DEPLOY registry. Each is a sourced, append-only record; retracted incidents are suppressed from this view.
Is Zeekr safe?
Zeekr has 2 active incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. 1 recall and 1 incident on record (2 moderate). Most recent: Jan 2026. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.