Chinese Tesla Rival Zeekr Soars 35% On NYSE Debut, Hits $6.8B

Shares of ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Holding Limited ( ZK ), a global electric mobility technology brand of Chinese automaker Geely Automobile Holding, rose by nearly 35% on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, following its initial public offering (IPO). The company offered 21 million American Depositary Shares (ADS) at $21 per share. ZEEKR's stock closed at $28.26, giving it a fully diluted valuation of $6.8 billion. This successful debut comes at a time when other US EV makers, such as Tesla and Rivian, have seen a decline in their stock prices.

Geely Holding's Chief Executive, Daniel Li, expressed optimism about ZEEKR's future prospects, stating that there are significant opportunities in the global new energy vehicle market and that ZEEKR is positioned as a premium electric mobility brand that supports Geely's electric transformation. Geely Holding also owns Volvo Cars and Lotus Cars.

ZEEKR ( ZK ) began delivering vehicles in October 2021 and has delivered more than 240,000 vehicles to date. The company plans to expand its market to Europe, the Middle East, and other Asian markets. In 2023, the company reported a total revenue of 51.67 billion yuan ($7.15 billion), but also recorded a net loss of 8.26 billion yuan.

Overall, ZEEKR's successful debut on the New York Stock Exchange signals promising growth prospects for the company and highlights the growth potential of the global electric mobility market.