In France, the manufacturer Lynk & Co is currently known only for its SUV 01, a model that tempts buyers with an original appearance, to put it mildly, and good road characteristics. a car based on the Volvo XC40.

Indeed, Lynk & Co is part of the Geely galaxy, from which Volvo and Polestar also originate. Therefore, the manufacturer benefits from internal synergies.

Lynk & Co today unveils a new model, the 08, an SUV based on the evolution of the CMA platform, which is expected in Europe in 2024. The first figures put forward by CarNewsChina.com are quite impressive. with a capacity of 544 hp and electric power reserve of more than 200 km.

Impressive electric range

Link & Co 08 is equipped with a lithium-nickel-manganese-oxide (NMC) battery with a capacity of 39.6 kWh, the capacity of which exceeds the capacity of batteries in hybrid cars sold in Europe. For example, the Range Rover P440e has a 38.2 kWh battery.

Lynk & Co 08 has a length of 4.82 meters, a width of 1.91 meters, a height of 1.68 meters and a wheelbase of 2.84 meters.

As mentioned above, the figures related to autonomy are the most striking. The car could travel up to 245 km in all-electric mode according to the Chinese CLTC homologation cycle, which can be more than 200 km according to the European WLTP cycle.

See you next year

The gas tank then guarantees a total range of 1,400 km, again subject to CLTC approval. The hybrid drive system, dubbed the E-Motive EM-P by Lynk & Co, consists of two electric motors, four-wheel drive and a 1.5-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine. The total power of the system reaches 544 hp and the maximum torque is 900 Nm.

Chinese pricing for the Lynk & Co 08 has yet to be announced, let alone pricing for the European version due in 2024. Nothing has been leaked about other possible hybrid or PHEV powertrains, but Lynk & Co can offer a few alternatives to make your SUV. more accessible