Lynk & Co 10 & 10+ Presale Starts at $30,400: Electric Sedan with 3s 0-100 km/h

Lynk & Co, a joint venture of Chinese automaker Geely and Swedish auto manufacturer Volvo Cars, has started the pre-sale for two new models: the 10 and 10+. They are available in three configurations, whose price starts from 209,900 yuan and goes up to 259,900 yuan; in US dollars, it translates to 30,400 to 37,700.

The 10 and 10+ from Lynk & Co are all-electric four-door sedans with a seating capacity of 5 people in a layout of 2 and 3. Features a boot space of 616 litres with capacity to carry 5 pieces of big luggage at a time, and its dimensions in length are 5,050 mm, width is 1,966 mm, height is 1,487 mm and wheelbase is 3,005 mm.

Powertrain & Charging 

The 10 is available in two drivetrains: single-motor rear-wheel drive configuration and double-motor all-wheel drive. Both are equipped with a single-speed automatic gearbox. The RWD trims are available with two battery packs that are 800V 77.17 kWh and 900V 95 kWh, whose output for RWD trims is ~300 kW (~402 hp) and ~370 kW (~496 hp), respectively.

The vehicle with RWD with the standard battery one gives the CLTC range of 536 km, and the same for the larger one is 816 km. The AWD variant is available with a 95 kWh ‘Shield Golden Brick’ battery pack, which generates the power of 680 kW (~912 hp). Both RWD trims and the AWD variant have a top speed of 220 km.

The 10+ comes with a double-motor AWD drivetrain, whose combined power output is 680 KW (~925 hp). Its 0-100 km/h acceleration timing is 3 seconds, and the top speed goes up to 240 km. The 900V battery takes only 4 minutes 22 seconds for 10-70% charging, but the one based on 800V electrical architecture takes 10 minutes 30 seconds for 10-80% charging.

Design & Profile 

The 10 and 10+ features ‘The Next Day’ design language. It comes with a split headlight setup; slim DRLs are placed higher and headlamps at the lowest, for a distinctive and aggressive face. The front bumper is designed in the way that it improves cooling and adds sportiness. 

On the sides, the vehicle gets a coupe-like roofline which enhances aerodynamics and also its visual elegance. Its long wheelbase gives it a premium executive stance, and hidden door handles are added to reduce drag and add a premium touch. It has 21-inch forged wheels for better road grip. 

The rear features a full-width LED light bar reflecting the brand’s signature lighting style, which makes the car recognisable even from the back. The sharp geometric tail design is clearly visible on the back to give a modern and premium look, and the bumper at the rear is a little sculpted for a sporty look.

Interior & Technology 

The cabin gets a 12.3-inch slim digital instrument cluster before the driver that shows all driving data and navigation and a 15.4-inch floating infotainment screen at the centre which controls all the car settings. The HUD projects the driving data on the windscreen so the driver keeps eyes on the road.

The screen runs on the Lynk Flyme Auto system, which is powered by the AMD V2000A chip. For the immersive audio experience inside the cabin, the vehicle gets a 23-speaker Harman Kardon sound system. Both front and rear seats come with heating, ventilation and massage functions.

To make the driving stress-free, it gets top-level ADAS that works with LiDAR sensors. It is powered by the Nvidia Drive Thor-U chip, whose computing power is 700 TOPS. The main features of the ADAS are adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist and driver monitoring system.