Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Sweden
Region
Västsverige; Västra Götalands län;
Location of affected unit(s)
Gothenburg
Sector
Professional Services
Scientific research and development
Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
72.1 - Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering

280 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
15 May 2025
Employment effect (start)
15 November 2025
Foreseen end date

Description

The electric car developer Zeekr Technology Europe has announced the layoff of 280 employees in Gothenburg, Sweden, which is approximately 40 per cent of the company's workforce in Sweden.

According to the company, the layoffs are a necessary part of reducing operational costs and increasing efficiency. The company has started negotiations with trade union representatives. Zeekr will additionally review its contracts with external consultants.

Zeekr Technology Europe is part of the Chinese Geely Holding Group and has approximately 720 employees in Sweden.


Sources

Citation

Eurofound (2025), Zeekr, Internal restructuring in Sweden, factsheet number 202763, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://dev.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/202763.