Video Summary
Here is a summary of the YouTube video review:The Lynk & Co 02 is a C-segment electric SUV manufactured by Geely, similar to Volvo but better. It is an SUV, at 4.45 meters long, 1.85 meters wide, and 1.57 meters tall, which has a sporty roofline. This electric vehicle offers a WLTP range of 445 km. The core version starts at 35,500 euros and the more version goes for 39,500 euros. These prices include all available options.
The ‘more’ version has a heat pump, offering 20 km more of WLTP range. The battery is 69 kWh, but 66 kWh is usable and is NMC, not an LFP battery.
The Link & Co 02 is based on the Geely SEA2 platform, which is also used in the Volvo EX30.
The car provides 200 kW or 272 hp on the rear axle, enabling a 0 to 100 km/h time of 5.5 seconds.
The car can be charged at 11 kW AC and 150 kW DC.
Exterior details:
The lights and front end design is very reminiscent of Zeekr. It has front cameras for the ADAS system. At the front it has a bumper camera and radar down below, as well as active air vents. It has a very sporty roofline and a light bar across the rear of the car, though the break lights are hidden. The foot area can be opened by pressing a button. Also, you are still be able to open the doors manually when the car has no battery. The side rear view mirrors do not have frames, to be as aerodynamic as possible. The charging port is located rear left. Inside, the charging location has a message that reads "I've got the power".
Interior:
The steering wheel is not round and resembles a Playstation controller. The interior materials are nice. There is loads of storage space in the middle. The reviewer pointed out there are no physical buttons to control functions, only the touchscreen.
Range and efficiency results of a highway test:
The car's highway range in real conditions is found to be 341 kilometers. The average speed is 114 km/hr. The ambient temperature was between 29 and 35 degrees celsius. The electricity usage rate was 18.7 kWh per 100 km, or 300Wh per mile. You have to schedule two charging stops.
Technology:
A massive 15.4 inch screen is inside. He says that this system is intuitive and easy to use. However, no Android Automotive was implemented in this EV. There is wireless Apple CarPlay. It has 360 degree cameras. The reviewer likes that the company made it so easy for people to use Car Sharing.
As a negative, the driver assistance is quite intrusive. The lane departure system also tends to interfere too much, and it can feel like the driver is fighting the steering wheel. Also, when drivers try to configure the driver assistance system to get fewer alerts, they have to go deep into the menus. The rear headrest only provides good protection in a lateral crash.
Driver assistance scores five points.
Cost:
Compares well to other similar EVs on the market. The Skoda Enyaq iV 60 is priced around 38,400 euros in Spain, as well as the Omoda 5 EV, which is 37,500 euros.
However, the LYNK & CO 02 starts at 35,500 euros for the base version and 39,500 euros for the "more" version.
The reviewer awards seven points in the category.
The overall score for this test is 69 out of 100 points. The exterior design was very compelling. The reviewer also enjoyed the drive and the charging.
