US man who owns a Tesla drives luxury Chinese EVs and immediately declares 'it's over'
Published on Sep 04, 2026 at 2:05 PM (UTC+4)
by Henry Kelsall
Last updated on Sep 04, 2026 at 2:05 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Fenton
A US man who owns a Tesla drove some luxury Chinese EVs from Zeekr and instantly declared that ‘it’s over.’
YouTuber Gjeebs is the owner of a Tesla, but he recently got to drive some Zeekr EVs to see what they were like.
The YouTuber was able to drive the cars over a full day, both on the road as well as seeing what they were like on the racetrack.
Zeekr cars aren’t currently available in America, but the automotive world could change if they make their way across the Atlantic.
Chinese EVs are incredibly affordable
Zeekr is a premium electric car brand in China, and the company falls under the Geely umbrella, which also owns Lotus, Volvo, and Polestar.
While the company is more upmarket, their cars are still quite affordable for what they are.
In his video, Gjeebs was able to sample three models.
These were the Zeekr X, the Zeekr 7X, and the Zeekr 001 shooting brake.
Of all the cars he drove, it was the Zeekr X that left the strongest impression on the YouTuber.
This EV has a dual-motor setup, producing 422 hp.
It can go from 0-60 mph in just 3.7 seconds and is roughly the size of a Volkswagen Golf.
Gjeebs was impressed by it, particularly when it came to the interior.
How the EVs left the YouTuber very impressed
Inside, the Zeekr X had Alcantara headliners, ambient lighting and stitched seatbacks.
The Yamaha sound system also ensured there was premium audio quality in the cabin.
The price for all this goodness in China and Europe is the equivalent of just $21,000.
That is around the same price as the Hyundai Venue, but with many more features packed into it.
The Zeekr 7X also impressed, showing off features such as its air suspension, while the cabin also felt nice and premium.
The 01 shooting brake was a monster, with 536hp on offer, which can even be increased in wildest specification.
This one in particular was packed with luxury, featuring rose-gold trim, super-comfortable seats, and finely tuned suspension.
Chinese cars are leaving the West incredibly worried
It is fair to say that some Chinese cars are leaving Western manufacturers very worried.
The luxury, affordability, powertrains, and more are all giving Western companies a lot to think about.
China has invested massively in its EV technology over recent years.
More manufacturers like BYD, Jaecoo, Zeekr, NIO, and others are cropping up with better and better cars.
In a short space of time, they’ve become some of the most impressive cars on the market.
That is without mentioning the investments in charging infrastructure in China.
Some chargers can replenish a car’s battery in around five minutes.
It is little wonder that the YouTuber declared ‘it’s over’ in his video.
Chinese car companies timeline
1953: First Automobile Works (FAW) is established in Changchun with Soviet assistance
1956: The Jiefang CA10 truck rolls off the line as the country’s first mass-produced vehicle
1958: FAW introduces the Hongqi (Red Flag) luxury sedan for high-ranking government officials
1984: Beijing Jeep is established as the first automotive joint venture with a foreign manufacturer
1985: The Shanghai Volkswagen joint venture launches, modernizing passenger car production and supply chains
1997: Chery Automobile is founded, quickly growing into a major domestic brand and exporter
2001: Entry into the World Trade Organization rapidly accelerates local manufacturing and foreign investment
2009: The nation officially surpasses the United States to become the world’s largest automobile market
2010: Geely acquires the Swedish brand Volvo Cars, marking a major milestone for global expansion
2023: BYD overtakes Tesla in quarterly global sales, highlighting regional dominance in the electric vehicle market
Henry joined the Supercar Blondie team in February 2025, and since then has covered a wide array of topics ranging from EVs, American barn finds, and the odd Cold War jet. He’s combined his passion for cars with his keen interest in motorsport and his side hustle as a volunteer steam locomotive fireman at a heritage steam railway.
