diff --git a/lisp/init-gptel.el b/lisp/init-gptel.el
index 0ceb57b..628dd97 100644
--- a/lisp/init-gptel.el
+++ b/lisp/init-gptel.el
@@ -83,6 +83,9 @@
                   ("X-Title" . "Roo Code")
                   ("Authorization" . ,(concat "Bearer " key))))))
 
+  (setq gptel-model 'kimi-for-coding
+        gptel-backend (gptel-get-backend "Kimi-Code"))
+
   (with-eval-after-load 'gptel
     (setf gptel--system-message
           "You are a large language model living in Emacs and a helpful assistant. Respond concisely.