NOT THE AIR CONDITIONING

Zeekr to Block Electric Vehicles in Russia

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Zeekr will block its cars in Russia due to concerns about secondary US sanctions. The official export of electric vehicles to Russia is prohibited, and the disabling of functions will affect all electric cars manufactured after July 15, 2024, that are imported into Russia illegally.

Upon detecting a foreign SIM card, the manufacturer will send the owner a warning, offering the option to return the car to China. If this warning is ignored, the main screen functions, such as navigation, music, and air conditioning, will be blocked.