The Lynk & Co 02 all-electric fastback SUV was launched in China with a starting price of 138,900 yuan (19,000 USD). It is sold in the domestic market under the name Lynk & Co Z20. This crossover has 335 hp and 4.5C battery charging technology. The Lynk & Co 02 will soon enter Europe.
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Geely and Volvo founded Lynk & Co in 2017 as a semi-premium brand for young buyers. In 2024, Geely’s high-end NEV brand Zeekr acquired the majority share of Lynk & Co. The latest Lynk & Co product is the Z20 fastback crossover, also known as Lynk & Co 02 outside China.
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The Lynk & Co 02 adopts the brand’s distinctive design style first adopted by the Lynk & Co The Next Day concept car. It has a closed front, elongated daytime running lights, recessed door handles and a sloping roofline. It is available in seven body colours: black, grey, red, beige, white, blue and pink.
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The Lynk & Co 02 EV dimensions are 4460/1845/1573mm with a wheelbase of 2755mm. Thanks to its slim body shape, the brand’s latest model has a drag coefficient of 0.25 Cd. For comparison: the Zeekr A lower drag coefficient means lower energy consumption and a longer range.
The interior of the Lynk & Co 02 has a large hanging screen with a diameter of 15.4 inches. It also offers a 10.2-inch LCD instrument cluster, a head-up display and 14 speakers. The center console has a thin strip of 63 LED units. The trunk of the Lynk & Co 02 offers a capacity of 450 liters. With the second row seats folded down, the trunk capacity is 1,410 liters. This fastback crossover also has a drink and a total of 36 storage compartments.
Lynk & Co 02 drivetrain
The domestic variant of the Lynk & Co 02 (Z20) has a single electric motor in the rear axle for 250 kW (335 hp) and 373 Nm. The car accelerates to 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds. The 62 kWh LFP battery pack sends power to the e-motor. The main feature of the Lynk & Co 02 package is 4.5C charging. This means that the car can have a loading capacity that is 4.5 times greater than its capacity. This city SUV can therefore be charged with ~300 kW DC. It charges from 10 to 80% within 15 minutes. The car’s range is 530 km (CLTC).
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It’s worth noting that the European variant of the Lynk & Co 02 EV won’t share the same powertrain system. Instead, a 200 kW (272 hp) electric motor is used. This e-motor is powered by a 66 kWh ternary NMC battery with a peak charging capacity of 150 kW. It charges from 10 to 80% within 30 minutes. The European variant of the Lynk & Co 02 therefore remains one step behind the Chinese modification.
Lynk & Co 02 Awards
The Lynk & Co 02 went on sale in China in three trim levels: Pro, Max and Max Daily Edition. The price range is 138,900 – 153,900 yuan (19,000 – 21,100 USD). If a temporary discount is applied, the price range of the car drops to 135,900 – 150,900 yuan (18,600 – 20,700 USD).
In Europe, the Lynk & Co 02 will be available from EUR 35,495 (USD 37,000). The entry-level variant of this model for the domestic market is therefore almost twice cheaper than in Europe.