Lynk & Co, the Chinese Volvo, will switch to all-electric
This page is translated from the original post "Lynk & Co, le Volvo chinois, va passer au tout électrique" in French.
- 19/01/2023 17:00
Like Polestar, Lynk & Co began its history with plug-in hybrid and will continue with all-electric models.
Like the 001, the upcoming model will be the only vehicle sold in Europe by Lynk & Co, which will thus become a fully electric brand. It will use the platform of the new Smart #1, which will also be used for the EX20, Volvo’s upcoming small electric SUV. Technical specifications, dimensions, and market positioning remain to be seen. Based on Lynk & Co’s past efforts, it is likely to be a mainstream and relatively compact vehicle.
A new Lynk & Co SUV still available for short-term rental?
Lynk & Co has chosen to stand out by offering a monthly subscription, similar to what is common in the mobile phone world. The rent for its 001, which has increased by €50 since launch, is now set at €550 including insurance. The customer can terminate the contract at any time. This very flexible scheme has since been adopted by Fiat for the electric 500. It is unclear whether Lynk & Co plans to keep this system for its next electric SUV.
Lynk & Co was founded in 2016 by Geely, a Chinese group that also owns Zeekr, Volvo, Polestar, and Smart. It is also Geely that owns LEVC, the manufacturer of famous London taxis.
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