Lynk & Co presents the 02 with a new car-sharing concept

With the all-electric 02, the Swedish-Chinese car manufacturer Lynk & Co is not only presenting its first purely electric car for Europe, but could also set new standards in the area of car sharing. The compact SUV - known in China as the Z20 - is expected to have a range of up to 445 kilometers according to the WLTP cycle and will be launched in Germany at a price of 35.995 euros.
The 02 is based on Geely's Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA), which is also available for the Zeekr X, Smart # 1 and #3 or for the Volvo EX30 used, and has a 66 kWh NMC lithium-ion battery. The maximum range is 435 kilometers according to the WLTP standard for the Core version and 445 kilometers for the More version. Despite the larger 20-inch wheels, the More version has a slightly longer range due to the active grille flap and the heat pump. The Core version has an 11 kW on-board charger (OBC), while the More version even has a 22 kW OBC. The compact SUV can be charged from 150% to 30% in 10 minutes on a fast charger with 80 kW peak DC charging power. The 272 hp (200 kW) rear-wheel drive accelerates the 02 from 5,5 to 0 km/h in 100 seconds in Sport mode. The sprint then stops at 180 km/h, because that is the official top speed of the newcomer.
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Car sharing in focus at Lynk & Co 02
A special feature of all Lynk & Co models, including the new 02, is the integrated car-sharing function. This allows owners to share their vehicle safely with others and earn money in the process. The 02 introduces a so-called "sharing strap" - one of the few physical controls in the vehicle. A gentle pull on this strap next to the steering wheel opens the sharing app on the central display, where users can share their car with anyone after a few clicks. In the future, Lynk & Co wants to distribute the vehicles to car sharing drivers via its own platform.
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Design, innovation and sustainability are a top priority
The 02 was designed in Lynk & Co's global design studio in Gothenburg, Sweden. The finished vehicle was developed in close cooperation with the company's existing customers. plug-in hybrids Lynk & Co 01 Over 6.000 user feedbacks were incorporated into the development process via the company's own Co:lab app, an in-vehicle application that allows users to give their feedback directly from the car.proThe result is a sleek, eye-catching exterior, paired with a modern digital cockpit. The interior uses recycled materials, which underlines the vehicle's sustainability aspect. By 2030, according to the manufacturer, all Lynk & Co vehicles are made of at least 50% sustainable materials. The car manufacturer is also staying true to its current business model and is offering the 02 in various usage variants - from classic purchase to leasing to flexible subscription models, everything is included.
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