Unveils hybrid Lynk & Co 900 model, aiming to compete in the significant SUV market segment
In a significant move, Geely, the parent company behind the automotive brands Lynk & Co and Zeekr, has announced ambitious sales targets for both brands. The company aims to sell 2.71 million vehicles in 2025, with 320,000 under the Zeekr brand and 390,000 under Lynk & Co.
Lynk & Co, initially focused on gasoline vehicles, has recently expanded its portfolio to include electric models. On December 22, the company launched its second battery electric vehicle (BEV) model, the Z20, a compact SUV. The brand's flagship plug-in hybrid SUV, the Lynk & Co 900, was unveiled by the Zeekr majority-owned brand in Shanghai today.
The Lynk & Co 900 is the largest vehicle in the company's lineup, boasting dimensions of 5,240 mm in length, 1,999 mm in width, 1,810 mm in height, and a wheelbase of 3,160 mm. It offers best-in-class interior space with class-leading headroom and legroom.
The Lynk & Co 900 is available in five exterior colour options - black, grey, blue, white, and silver. The vehicle has three powertrain options, with the most powerful variant powered by a 2.0T engine. For the 2.0T model, there are three electric motors with a combined power output of 463 kW. The 1.5T model, on the other hand, features two electric motors with a combined power output of 390 kW. The specific battery capacity for the 1.5T model is not detailed in the available data.
The Lynk & Co 900 can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than five seconds and has a top speed of more than 200 km/h. Pricing information for the Lynk & Co 900 was not announced.
While Zeekr does not have a direct flagship SUV named after Lynk & Co, the Zeekr 9X is a notable PHEV model from the same parent company, Geely. The Zeekr 9X features a 2-liter turbocharged engine with a peak power of 205 kW (275 hp) and is paired with three silicon carbide electric motors, resulting in a combined peak power of 1,030 kW (1,381 hp). The Zeekr 9X uses a CATL-made Freevoy battery with a capacity of 70 kWh and supports fast charging, capable of charging from 20 to 80% in nine minutes due to its 900V system. The Zeekr 9X accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.1 seconds and reaches a top speed of 240 km/h.
Lynk & Co was born in 2017 as a joint venture between Geely Auto and Volvo Cars. In a recent development, Zeekr announced a series of deals that would give it a 51 percent stake in Lynk & Co, with the deal expected to close in the first quarter of 2025.
Zeekr aims to become a new EV giant, and after integrating Lynk & Co, Zeekr aims to become a globalized premium luxury new energy vehicle (NEV) group with annual sales in the one million level. Zeekr's goal is to become a significant player in the electric vehicle market, aiming to reach 1 million annual sales in 2 years.
On September 6, 2024, Lynk & Co officially launched its first battery electric vehicle (BEV), the Z10 sedan. The company's ambitious sales targets and new vehicle launches indicate a promising future for both Lynk & Co and Zeekr.
- By 2025, Geely plans to sell 2.71 million vehicles, with 390,000 of them being Lynk & Co branded electric vehicles.
- After initially focusing on gasoline vehicles, Lynk & Co has expanded its portfolio to include electric models, with the Z20 BEV being its second electric offering.
- The Lynk & Co 900, the brand's flagship plug-in hybrid SUV, offers best-in-class interior space and is available in five exterior color options.
- For the most powerful variant of the Lynk & Co 900, there are three electric motors with a combined power output of 463 kW, while the 1.5T model features two electric motors with a combined power output of 390 kW.
- In the electric vehicle market, Zeekr aims to become a significant player, targeting 1 million annual sales within two years.
- Zeekr, a subsidiary of Geely, plans to merge with Lynk & Co, forming a globalized premium luxury new energy vehicle (NEV) group.
- The strategic merger between Zeekr and Lynk & Co could contribute to China's dominance in the automotive technology, finance, and transportation sectors, significantly influencing the lifestyle and energy industries.
- The launch of the Lynk & Co Z10 BEV in September 2024, along with ambitious sales targets, indicates a promising future for the electric vehicles market in China and beyond.
