2026 Lynk & Co 900: Now With a 5-Seat Option From $41,250

Lynk & Co's flagship 900 PHEV launched as a six-seat, chauffeur-focused SUV, but in April 2026 the brand added a genuinely different five-seat variant — not simply the six-seater with a row removed, but a reworked cabin prioritizing second-row space and cargo capacity over captain's-chair luxury. On a dealer-floor walkaround, the reviewer specifically flagged that buyers can choose either configuration on the same car, ready for export. Both versions share the same plug-in hybrid powertrain lineup, with combined range up to 1,470 km and pricing that now starts around $41,250 for the five-seat version, rising toward $61,000 for the range-topping triple-motor trim.

Performance & Specs

The 900 EM-P is offered with either a 1.5-litre or 2.0-litre turbocharged engine paired with dual or triple electric motors, spanning four trims: 1.5T Halo (711 hp), 1.5T/2.0T Ultra (724 hp), and the range-topping 2.0T Explore with triple motors at 872 hp and 1,248 Nm of torque, good for a 4.3-second 0-100 km/h time. Top speed runs 210-240 km/h depending on trim. That output puts the 900 well ahead of most PHEV SUVs at this price point, closer in a straight line to performance-tuned sedans than to typical three-row family haulers. CATL Freevoy ternary-lithium batteries come in 44.85 kWh or 52.38 kWh capacities, supporting 4C DC fast charging for a 20-80% top-up in around 17 minutes, quick enough that the electric side of the powertrain stays genuinely useful for daily commuting rather than being a token plug-in gesture bolted onto a big engine.

Powertrain	PHEV, 1.5T or 2.0T + dual/triple motor
Power	Up to 872 hp (top trim)
Torque	1,248 Nm (top trim)
0–100 km/h	4.3 s (top trim)
Battery	44.85 or 52.38 kWh
Range	220-280 km EV / up to 1,470 km total

POWERTRAIN TYPE	Plug-in hybrid (1.5T or 2.0T, dual/triple motor)
HORSEPOWER	711-872 hp depending on trim
ACCELERATION	4.3 s 0-100 km/h (top trim)
TOP SPEED	210-240 km/h
BATTERY	44.85 or 52.38 kWh
ELECTRIC RANGE	220-280 km (CLTC)
COMBINED RANGE	Up to 1,470 km (CLTC)

Dimensions & Practicality

Length	5,240 mm
Width	1,999 mm
Height	1,810 mm
Wheelbase	3,160 mm

The original six-seat 900 uses a 2+2+2 layout with second-row captain's chairs that rotate 180 degrees to face rear passengers — a chauffeur-market feature. The new five-seat variant reworks that same 5,240 mm body around second-row space and cargo instead: roughly 1,020 litres of trunk space, growing to about 1,220 litres with the rear seats folded, plus around 85 litres of additional underfloor storage. Both configurations share the same reclining second row, just tuned toward different priorities: the six-seat car targets buyers who want a chauffeured, business-class rear cabin, while the five-seat car targets families who'd rather have a bigger boot and a more open second row for everyday use than a formal captain's-chair arrangement they'll rarely fill.

Charging & Battery

Both battery options use CATL's Freevoy ternary-lithium cells, chosen for their fast-charging capability: the 4C-rated packs support a 20-80% DC charge in roughly 17 minutes. A 60-litre fuel tank backs up the plug-in hybrid system for the full 1,470 km combined range, with fuel consumption once the battery is depleted rated in the mid-single-digit litres per 100 km.

BATTERY	44.85 or 52.38 kWh (CATL Freevoy)
DC FAST CHARGING	4C-rated
DC 20-80% TIME	~17 min
FUEL TANK	60 L

Design & Interior

The showroom car wore a champagne-gold exterior with a black roof and a full-width LED tail-light bar carrying "LYNK & CO" script and a "900 EM-P" badge. Inside, tan leather seats with contrast stitching cover both rows, and the door sill scuff plates carry the Lynk & Co script badge. The cabin's centerpiece is a 30-inch, 6K-resolution touchscreen spanning the dashboard, paired with a 95-inch augmented-reality head-up display. A rear cargo area doubles as a mobile office or entertainment space on demonstrator units, with a multi-screen array visible through the open tailgate in this walkaround, and a tow hitch fitted underneath the rear bumper on this particular showroom car. As with many China-market walkarounds, the software interface ships Chinese-only, though the reviewer's export team offers to convert it to English for international buyers as part of the export process, alongside handling shipping logistics that the reviewer says typically take three to four weeks door to door.

Technology & Features

The 900 runs on dual Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chips for its cockpit systems, paired with an Nvidia Drive Thor chip for its City NOA (Navigate on Autopilot) driver-assist mode. A 31-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, a nine-litre centre-console refrigerator, and dual 50-watt wireless phone chargers round out the flagship feature list, alongside a dual-chamber air suspension setup that adjusts ride height and damping for comfort on rough roads.

Safety & ADAS

The 900's driver-assist suite centers on a roof-mounted LiDAR unit backed by 11 cameras, run through the Nvidia Drive Thor compute platform for City NOA functionality — navigation-assisted driving on mapped urban roads, not just highways, a capability tier that's typically reserved for pricier flagship models from other Chinese brands. Standard safety features include adaptive cruise, lane-centering, automatic emergency braking, and a 360-degree camera system.

ADAS LEVEL	L2+ (LiDAR-equipped, City NOA capable)
ADAS FEATURES	LiDAR, 11 cameras, adaptive cruise, lane-centering, 360° camera
ADAS COMPUTE	Nvidia Drive Thor

Available Versions

VERSION	POWER	BATTERY	EV RANGE	COMBINED RANGE	PRICE	KEY DIFFERENCES
1.5T Halo (5- or 6-seat)	711 hp	44.85 kWh	220 km	1,355 km	~$41,250	Entry trim, dual motor
Ultra (5- or 6-seat)	724 hp	52.38 kWh	280 km	1,350 km	~$47,550–$50,700	Larger battery, more EV range
2.0T Explore (6-seat)	872 hp	52.38 kWh	268 km	1,470 km	~$57,600–$61,000	Triple-motor, 4.3s 0-100 km/h

Pricing & Availability

The five-seat 900 launched in China in late April 2026 with pricing from roughly $41,250 to $47,550, alongside limited-time trade-in incentives that have pushed the entry price as low as $35,250. The original six-seat lineup spans a wider range, from around $42,480 up to $61,000 for the top triple-motor Explore trim. As of this walkaround, the 900 is sold in China with export arrangements handled through third-party dealers; Lynk & Co has not confirmed an official European or North American retail launch, so factory-backed availability outside China remains unconfirmed as of July 2026.

How It Compares

Even at its entry Halo price, the 900 out-powers the BYD Tang L, Denza N9, and BYD Leopard 5 by a wide margin while matching or beating their total range. Its case gets stronger further up the range: the 872 hp Explore trim dwarfs anything these three rivals offer, at a price still within striking distance of the Denza N9. The new five-seat option also directly answers a gap none of these three rivals fill as cleanly — genuine flagship power and range without forcing buyers into a six-seat, chauffeur-oriented layout.