In the electric era, braking is no longer just about slowing down—it’s the cornerstone of safety, efficiency, and driver confidence. The Zeekr 001’s advanced Electronically Controlled Braking System fuses innovation across three critical components—brake pads, tires, and brake boosters—ushering in a new dimension of braking performance. It’s not just about stopping faster or smoother; it’s about delivering a precise, intelligent response to every driving scenario.
Zeekr 001 Brake Pads: Heat-Proofed for Relentless Stability
The brake pads of the ZEEKR 001 are far from ordinary consumables; they are an engineering masterpiece featuring high-performance, copper-free ceramic friction materials custom-developed by the Italian specialist ITT. This exclusive formulation solves two long-standing challenges of traditional brake pads. First, it offers outstanding thermal stability. While standard brake pads operate at a friction coefficient of just 0.3–0.4μG, Zeekr’s brake pads maintain a rock-steady 0.4μG—even during repeated high-speed braking events that push surface temperatures to 500°C, ensuring unwavering stopping power. Second, they’re both eco-friendly and exceptionally durable. The copper-free design reduces heavy metal pollution and minimizes brake dust corrosion on the wheels, significantly extending service life. Whether carving through corners on the track or navigating icy roads, Zeekr 001 drivers enjoy unmatched confidence—delivering peak performance with no fade in heat, no judder in cold.
Zeekr 001 Tires: The Science and Art of Grip
The Zeekr 001’s tire strategy is a meticulous balance of performance and safety. Select trims offer the option of Goodyear Eagle F1 AS3 or Continental PremiumContact 6 (PC6) tires—both engineered for all-weather adaptability through advanced tread groove design, Silica-Reinforced and optimized stiffness distribution. The silica compound tires enhances wet-surface traction, while a low rolling resistance design reduces drag by 6.5%, contributing to an impressive electric drive efficiency of 97.86%. In real-world testing, certain Zeekr 001 variants achieve a braking distance of approximately 34.5 meters from 100 km/h, aided by the rapid-response Bosch iBooster 2.0 braking system. Thermal stability under intense conditions is maintained through the vehicle’s PTM 2.0 integrated thermal management system, ensuring consistent performance even in extreme heat.
What truly sets the Zeekr 001 apart is its rigorous multi-scenario validation framework, delivering true all-climate capability. In heavy downpours in the Alps, the enhanced drainage grooves maintain strong road contact during emergency lane changes at 100 km/h, eliminating the risk of hydroplaning. Meanwhile, on icy Nordic roads at -30°C, a specialized rubber compound retains near-room-temperature grip, enabling stable, reliable braking from scorching summers to frozen winters.
Zeekr 001 Brake Booster: Millisecond Precision for Instant Response
The Zeekr 001 is equipped with the Bosch iBooster 2.0 electronic brake booster, redefining the benchmark for braking response speed.
At the core is an intelligent brake force distribution system that continuously analyzes driver intent in real time. It prioritizes regenerative braking (CRBS), engaging friction braking only when deceleration demands exceed the 0.3g threshold. This not only boosts energy recovery efficiency—extending range by up to 5%—but also delivers a brake pedal feel as smooth and linear as that of a premium internal combustion vehicle. Even during high-speed cruising at 200 km/h on Germany’s unrestricted autobahns, the system coordinates brake force across both axles within milliseconds, minimizing forward pitch and eliminating the “nosedive” effect.
In the rare event of an electronic failure, a mechanical backup seamlessly takes over, ensuring uninterrupted braking performance. Whether executing a sudden evasive maneuver with the agility of a Formula 1 car or cruising long distances with the smooth, controlled brake feel of a luxury executive sedan, this system delivers a dual breakthrough: the lightning-fast response of a performance vehicle and the refined braking experience of a premium car.
From the heat-resistant performance of custom-engineered brake pads by Italy’s ITT, to the all-weather grip of Goodyear tires, and the millisecond-level responsiveness of Bosch’s iBooster, every element of the Zeekr 001’s brake-by-wire system revolves around one core question: How can technology become an unspoken source of confidence for the driver?
The answer lies not in the driver’s skill or anticipation, but in the silent precision of innovation—where every material is reimagined, every calculation fine-tuned, and every braking action intelligently optimized to neutralize risk before it ever becomes perceptible. At the heart of this philosophy is a profound understanding of driving freedom: true safety is not about being aware of the technology at work—it’s about being so secure, so in control, that all you’re left with is the pure, uninterrupted connection to the road ahead.