Safety Scrutiny Raises the Stakes
The lawsuit is an uncommon example of a product-quality dispute spilling into public view, but it comes as regulators sharpen their attention on EV battery safety.
Authorities rolled out stricter battery standards around the time of a fatal crash involving Xiaomi Corp.’s SU7 sedan in March, when the vehicle caught fire after striking a concrete barrier with its driver-assist system engaged. More recently, Li Auto Inc. recalled more than 11,000 of its flagship Mega electric vehicles after one caught fire. No injuries were reported.
Against that backdrop, the legal fight reads less like an isolated clash and more like a stress test for China’s rapidly expanding EV ecosystem.
Zeekr Models Said to Be Affected
Vremt supplies battery packs to several Geely brands, including Zeekr and Lynk & Co. The model most likely involved was a Zeekr vehicle, according to Caixin, which cited an unnamed industry source.
The outlet reported that some Zeekr 001 electric sedans experienced slower charging speeds and abnormal battery-capacity degradation in late 2024. Zeekr replaced the battery packs for affected vehicles at no cost to owners, Caixin said.
A Zeekr spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
