Lynk & Co 08: range, price, specs and where it is sold
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The Lynk & Co 08 is a mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV unveiled in China on 25 March 2023, with production from that August. It sits on CMA, the Geely–Volvo platform that also carries the Volvo XC70, and measures 4,820 mm long on a 2,848 mm wheelbase.
Chinese cars carry the EM-P badge and pair a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine with electric motors for a combined 456 kW and 905 Nm, with 28.3 kWh or 38.2 kWh LFP batteries giving 185 km of electric running and about 1,400 km combined, both on the CLTC cycle. European cars are configured differently: Lynk & Co's German site lists a 21.6 kWh battery, a 102 kW petrol engine with a 155 kW motor, and 'up to 200 km' of electric range, without naming the test cycle.
Euro NCAP assessed a European left-hand-drive 08 More in 2025 and awarded five stars, scoring 90% adult occupant, 87% child occupant, 78% vulnerable road user and 81% safety assist; the report notes the car came close to a four-star result on pedestrian pelvis protection. In the Netherlands the 08 is listed from EUR 49,990. It is not sold in the United Kingdom or the United States.
Key facts
| Name in Chinese | 领克08 “LING-kuh oh-eight” 领 lǐng 'to lead' + 克 kè 'to overcome', characters chosen for their sound to render 'Lynk'; 08 is a two-digit model number |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lynk & Co |
| Body | SUV, segment D |
| Powertrain | Plug-in hybrid |
| Launched | China 2023; export 2025 |
| Platform | CMA (Compact Modular Architecture), the Geely–Volvo platform also used by the Volvo XC70 |
| Headline output | 456 kW |
| Battery | 21.6 kWh, 28.3 kWh or 38.2 kWh |
| Dimensions | 4,820 × 1,915 × 1,685 mm, wheelbase 2,848 mm |
What it is called where
The same car carries different names in different markets. This is the crosswalk, so a reader who knows one name can find the other.
| Market | Name | Note |
|---|---|---|
| China | Lynk & Co 08 | |
| China | Lynk & Co 08 EM-P | EM-P is the Chinese badge for the plug-in hybrid drivetrain |
| European Union | Lynk & Co 08 |
Range
| Range | Cycle | Variant |
|---|---|---|
| 200 km (manufacturer figure, cycle not stated) | manufacturer figure, cycle not stated | Europe, 21.6 kWh pack — Lynk & Co's German site quotes 'up to 200 km' electric without naming the test cycle |
| 185 km CLTC | CLTC | China, electric-only |
| 1,400 km CLTC | CLTC | China, combined petrol and electric |
Price
| Where | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands, 08 Business Edition starting price on Lynk & Co's Dutch site | EUR 49,990 as of |
Where the 08 is sold
| Market | Status | Since | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Sold | August 2023 | unveiled 25 March 2023; production from August 2023 |
| Netherlands | Sold | listed on Lynk & Co's Dutch site from EUR 49,990; the start year was not confirmed from an official source | |
| Germany | Sold | listed on Lynk & Co's German site | |
| Sweden | Sold | ||
| United Kingdom | Never sold | Lynk & Co does not sell in the United Kingdom as of 2026-09-04. | |
| United States | Never sold | Lynk & Co has never sold cars in the United States. |
Crash-test results
Quoted from the testing bodies. This site does not rate cars itself.
| Body | Year | Stars | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euro NCAP | 2025 | 5 | Read the Euro NCAP result |
Lynk & Co 08: questions people ask
- Is the Lynk & Co 08 a plug-in hybrid?
- Yes. It pairs a turbocharged petrol engine with electric motors and a battery that can be charged from the mains; there is no pure-electric version.
- What is the Lynk & Co 08's electric range?
- Lynk & Co's German site quotes up to 200 km on a 21.6 kWh battery without naming the cycle. Chinese cars with the larger packs are rated 185 km on the CLTC cycle.
- How much does the Lynk & Co 08 cost in Europe?
- Lynk & Co's Dutch site lists the 08 Business Edition from EUR 49,990 as of 4 September 2026.
- Does the Lynk & Co 08 have a Euro NCAP rating?
- Yes, five stars from 2025, with 90% adult occupant protection. Euro NCAP noted the car came within a fraction of a point of a four-star result because of pedestrian pelvis protection.
- Is the Lynk & Co 08 related to a Volvo?
- It uses the CMA platform, which Geely and Volvo developed jointly and which also underpins the Volvo XC70.
Related
Sources for the Lynk & Co 08
- Lynk & Co Germany, Lynk & Co 08. Read . European battery capacity, electric range claim and power split
- Lynk & Co Netherlands, Lynk & Co 08. Read . Dutch starting price of EUR 49,990 and trim names
- Euro NCAP, Lynk & Co 08 safety rating. Read .
- Wikipedia, Lynk & Co 08. Read . Chinese launch dates, platform, dimensions, Chinese battery options, CLTC ranges and combined output; used as a finding aid