Buyers Placed 14,663 Orders for the Lynk & Co 02 in Its First Hour of Sales

Official sales of the new all-electric Lynk & Co 02 crossover have started in China. In the first hour after the model's launch, buyers placed 14,663 orders. The automaker promised to announce the timing of the first customer deliveries in October.

The new model's lineup includes five trim levels: the base Pro priced at 123,800 yuan (about 1.5 million rubles at the current exchange rate), two Max versions costing 133,800 and 138,800 yuan (approximately 1.7 and 1.75 million rubles), the Ultra modification for 153,800 yuan (1.9 million rubles), and the top Flying version for 163,800 yuan (around 2 million rubles). The flagship Flying Edition comes standard with a sports package that includes a front splitter, a rear carbon-fiber spoiler, a rear diffuser, and side skirts.

The Lynk & Co 02 interior is equipped with a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster and a large 15.4-inch central multimedia touchscreen. Higher trim levels feature seats with partial suede upholstery, 50 W wireless charging, premium audio with 23 speakers, dynamic ambient lighting, and a built-in 6.8-liter refrigerator. The suite of safety systems and electronic assistants received lidar and the proprietary Navigate On Autopilot (NOA) autopilot system, capable of operating both on country highways and on city streets.

All modifications of the electric crossover are driven by an electric motor mounted on the rear axle with an output of 245 kW (329 hp) and 320 Nm of torque. Buyers are offered lithium iron phosphate traction batteries with a capacity of 61.52 kWh or 70 kWh. The vehicle's range reaches 630 km, and up to 517 km under the European WLTP cycle. Ultrafast charging technology allows recharging the battery from 10 to 80% in just 12 minutes. The crossover accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds, and top speed is limited to 201 km/h.