The Lynk & Co 02 all-electric fastback SUV was launched in China with a starting price of 138,900 yuan (19,000 USD). It sells in the domestic market under the Lynk & Co Z20 name. This crossover boasts 335 hp and the 4.5C battery charging technology. The Lynk & Co 02 will enter Europe shortly.
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 distinguishing design styling first adopted by the Lynk & Co The Next Day concept car. It has a closed front end, elongated running lights, flush door handles, and a slanted roofline. It is available for purchase in seven body shades: black, gray, red, beige, white, blue, and pink.
The Lynk & Co 02 EV measures are 4460/1845/1573 mm with a wheelbase of 2755 mm. Thanks to the sleek body shape, the brand’s latest model boasts a drag coefficient of 0.25 Cd. For comparison, the Lynk & Co 02’s sibling Zeekr X (see specs) has a drag coefficient of 0.28 Cd. A lower drag coefficient means lower energy consumption and longer range.
The interior of the Lynk & Co 02 adopts a large suspended 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 Lynk & Co 02’s trunk offers a capacity of 450 liters. With the second-row seats folded, the trunk capacity reaches 1,410 liters. This fastback crossover also has a drunk, and a total of 36 storage compartments.
Lynk & Co 02 powertrain
The domestic variant of the Lynk & Co 02 (Z20) has a single e-motor in the rear axle for 250 kW (335 hp) and 373 Nm. The car speeds up to 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds. The 62 kWh LFP battery pack sends power to that e-motor. The main feature of the Lynk & Co 02’s pack is the 4.5C charging. It means the car can take a charging power of 4.5 times the capacity. So, this urban SUV can be charged with ~300 kW DC. It charges from 10 to 80% in 15 minutes. The car’s range is 530 km (CLTC).
It is worth mentioning that the European variant of the Lynk & Co 02 EV won’t share the same powertrain system. Instead, it adopts a 200-kW (272 hp) electric motor. This e-motor is powered by a 66 kWh ternary NMC battery with a peak charging power of 150 kW. It charges from 10 to 80% in 30 minutes. So, the European variant of the Lynk & Co 02 stays one step behind the Chinese modification.
Lynk & Co 02 prices
The Lynk & Co 02 became available for purchase in China in three trim levels: Pro, Max, and Max Daily Edition. Its price range is 138,900 – 153,900 yuan (19,000 – 21,100 USD). With a limited-time discount applied, the car’s price range drops to 135,900 – 150,900 yuan (18,600 – 20,700 USD).
In Europe, the Lynk & Co 02 will start at 35,495 EUR (37,000 USD). So, the entry-level variant of this model for the domestic market is almost twice cheaper than in Europe.
