Today, a car enthusiast in Garage 42 released spy photos of the new interface of the Zeekr 001 car computer. Despite the photo being somewhat blurry, it is clear that the vehicle model in the photo is the Zeekr 001 due to the distinctive white color and dashboard design. The photo was most likely taken inside the Zeekr factory, with a vehicle model in the background that could potentially be the unreleased Zeekr MPV.
Returning to the interface, the new design differs significantly from the current version. The screenshot in the video appears to be within the shortcut settings category, which looks cleaner with a simplified layout, avoiding the unorganized button clutter of the previous version.
The operations for the rearview mirrors, trunk, and charging port have been given corresponding icons instead of text labels, making it more visually intuitive. For instance, the UI for air suspension adjustment has been changed from a text label to a progress bar, which could make it more difficult for beginners to understand.
Besides the visual improvements, there is also an increase in operational convenience. For example, the bottom Dock toolbar has incorporated the frequently complained about quick air conditioning temperature adjustment, now only requiring one step instead of two in the current version to accomplish this operation.
The location of some control elements has also been adjusted to make more sense. The HUD and steering wheel adjustment buttons have been moved closer to the lower left corner of the screen, facilitating more convenient operation for drivers.
This disclosure may indicate that the upgrade of the Zeekr 001 to the Snapdragon 8155 processor has made substantial progress. At the Zeekr live event in March of this year, Zeekr promised that the Snapdragon 8155 will be made available for upgrade later this year, although it is currently unknown whether this upgrade will incur a fee. We hope that the performance upgrade of the chip can significantly improve the smoothness of the Zeekr 001 car computer.
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