The Lynk & Co 01 is the car that started it all for the Geely-Volvo joint venture back in 2017, and for 2026 the compact PHEV crossover has been thoroughly reworked for its export markets. A completely re-engineered plug-in hybrid powertrain now sends a combined 206 kW (280 PS / 276 hp) through a 3-speed DHT Pro automatic, up from 188 hp in the outgoing car, while electric-only range grows to 75 km on the WLTP cycle. The updated 01 is now sold in Israel through Capital Motors in Pro and Halo trims, alongside a growing footprint across continental Europe under Core and More trims. It targets buyers who want a premium-badged, Volvo-platform-based family crossover with meaningful EV range for daily commuting, backed by a five-star Euro NCAP safety score and a proper factory warranty rather than a typical Chinese-market grey import.
Performance & Specs
The refreshed EM-P powertrain pairs a 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine (137 hp, 230 Nm) with a front-axle electric motor and a 3-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission, together known as Lynk & Co's E-Motive system. Electric-motor output is rated at 143 hp with 338 Nm of torque, and the combined system figure is 206 kW — 280 PS, or 276 hp once converted — with 535 Nm of total torque, a gain of roughly 19 hp and 110 Nm over the car it replaces. Lynk & Co quotes 0-100 km/h in 7.7 seconds and a 200 km/h top speed, driving the front wheels only; there is no all-wheel-drive EM-P variant offered in Europe or Israel. Official WLTP fuel consumption is rated at 0.9 L/100 km with CO2 emissions of 20 g/km, both improved from the previous generation's 1.0 L/100 km and 24 g/km.
| Powertrain | 1.5T 3-cyl + front e-motor, PHEV |
|---|---|
| Power | 206 kW (280 PS / 276 hp) |
| Torque | 535 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 s |
| Battery | 17.7 kWh |
| Range | 75 km EV / ~850 km combined |
| POWERTRAIN TYPE | Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) |
|---|---|
| HORSEPOWER | 276 hp (206 kW / 280 PS) |
| ACCELERATION | 7.7 s (0-100 km/h) |
| TOP SPEED | 200 km/h |
| DRIVETRAIN | FWD |
| BATTERY | 17.7 kWh lithium-ion |
| ELECTRIC RANGE | 75 km (WLTP) |
| COMBINED RANGE | ~850 km (platform figure, CLTC) |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 4,545 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,860 mm (1,952 mm w/ mirrors) |
| Height | 1,694 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,734 mm |
| Ground clearance | 206 mm |
At 4,545 mm long on a 2,734 mm wheelbase, the 01 sits squarely in the compact-crossover class, close in footprint to a Volkswagen Tiguan or a BYD Sealion 6 rather than anything larger. The cabin follows a conventional 5-seat layout with a low, wide dashboard built around the 15.4-inch touchscreen, and Lynk & Co fits a panoramic glass roof across both Core/Pro and More/Halo trims for extra light in the second row. Boot space is 466 litres with the rear seats up, expanding to 1,213 litres with them folded flat — useful, if not class-leading, for a car this size. A 235/50 R19 tyre and 206 mm of ground clearance are standard, with a tight 11.8 m turning circle that helps in European city parking.
| LENGTH | 4,545 mm |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 1,860 mm |
| HEIGHT | 1,694 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 2,734 mm |
| CARGO VOLUME | 466 L (1,213 L seats folded) |
| CURB WEIGHT | ~1,852 kg |
Charging & Battery
The 01 EM-P carries a 17.7 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, unchanged in capacity from the outgoing car, feeding a single front-axle electric motor. AC charging tops out at 6.6 kW, which Capital Motors quotes as under 3 hours for a full charge on a home wallbox, or around 9 hours from a standard household socket. There is no DC fast-charging port — typical for a PHEV with a battery this size, where the plug is meant to top up overnight or during a workday rather than on a road trip. That 17.7 kWh pack is good for 75 km of WLTP-rated electric-only driving, enough to cover most daily European and Israeli commutes without ever waking the petrol engine.
| BATTERY | 17.7 kWh lithium-ion |
|---|---|
| AC CHARGING | 6.6 kW |
| AC CHARGE TIME (0-100%) | <3 h (wallbox) / ~9 h (household socket) |
| DC FAST CHARGING | Not available |
Design & Interior
Lynk & Co's facelift keeps the 01's boxy, high-shouldered silhouette but adds a glossier black grille treatment, a redesigned set of alloy wheels (up to 20-inch on More/Halo), new LED tail lights and three fresh exterior colours — Crystal White, Sparkling Black and Mineral Green, the latter shown in the brand's own European campaign photography. The signature split headlight graphic and the co-pilot "LYNK&CO" script across the tailgate carry over from earlier versions, keeping the car recognisable to existing owners. Inside, entry-level Core/Pro cars use a recycled Econyl seating fabric, while the higher More/Halo trim upgrades to artificial leather upholstery, adds the 360° camera system as standard, and steps up to the larger 20-inch wheel option. A yellow contrast stitching theme runs through the seats and door cards on the cars pictured in Lynk & Co's press materials, a deliberate nod to the brand's younger, subscription-first target buyer rather than a traditional luxury-crossover palette.
Technology & Features
The centrepiece of the cabin is a 15.4-inch touchscreen running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chipset, a meaningful step up from the 12.7-inch unit it replaces, paired with a fully digital driver display and physical buttons retained on the steering wheel for core functions. The Lynk & Co smartphone app lets owners check charging status, adjust cabin temperature remotely, and lock or unlock the car, with over-the-air updates keeping the infotainment stack current without a dealer visit. A panoramic sunroof, ambient interior lighting and a forward-facing selfie camera round out the tech-forward features Lynk & Co is marketing hardest in its "Wonder. Full." European campaign, aimed squarely at young families rather than performance buyers.
Safety & ADAS
Every Lynk & Co 01 comes with the same core safety package regardless of trim — the brand's stated philosophy is that safety should never be a paid option. That includes autonomous emergency braking capable of detecting pedestrians and cyclists as well as other vehicles, plus lane-keeping assistance and a 360° camera suite (standard on More/Halo, optional lower down the range). The car carries a five-star Euro NCAP rating, one of the stronger results in its class: 96% for adult occupant protection, 87% for child occupant protection, 71% for pedestrian protection and 81% for safety-assist systems.
| ADAS LEVEL | L2 driver assistance |
|---|---|
| ADAS FEATURES | AEB (pedestrian/cyclist detection), lane-keeping assist, 360° camera, automatic parking brake |
Available Versions
| VERSION | POWER | TORQUE | 0-100 | TOP SPEED | DRIVETRAIN | BATTERY | EV RANGE | COMBINED RANGE | PRICE | KEY DIFFERENCES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core (EU) / Pro (Israel) | 276 hp | 535 Nm | 7.7s | 200 km/h | FWD | 17.7 kWh | 75 km | ~850 km | $46,700 | Econyl seating, panoramic sunroof standard, 19-in wheels |
| More (EU) / Halo (Israel) | 276 hp | 535 Nm | 7.7s | 200 km/h | FWD | 17.7 kWh | 75 km | ~850 km | $51,300 | Artificial leather seats, standard 360° camera, 20-in wheels |
Pricing & Availability
Lynk & Co's own newsroom confirms European retail prices starting at €40,995 for the Core trim and €44,995 for the More trim (about $46,700 and $51,300), with sales opening in November 2024 and test drives following that December. The brand has since folded the 01 into a two-year "Wonder. Full." marketing push across the Netherlands, France, Germany, Sweden, Spain, Belgium and Italy, with Lynk & Co separately confirming expansion into the Czech Republic, Austria and Switzerland. In Israel, Capital Motors lists the 01 EM-P at ₪179,900 for the Pro trim and ₪198,900 for the Halo trim (roughly $59,500 and $65,800 before Israeli registration fees), reflecting this market's substantially higher purchase-tax structure rather than a different car. Lynk & Co also continues to sell the 01 across parts of Europe through its flat monthly subscription model — historically priced from around €500-550 a month including insurance, road tax and breakdown cover — an alternative to outright ownership that the brand pioneered when it first entered the region. The 01 nameplate originally launched in China in 2018 with a lower-output EM-P variant; Lynk & Co has not published updated domestic Chinese pricing for this refreshed 276 hp powertrain as of September 2026.
How It Compares
None of these are direct cross-shop rivals for a European or Israeli buyer — none is officially exported to those markets — but they make the value gap plain. All three are China-market compact PHEV crossovers within 20-60 hp of the Lynk & Co 01's power output, and every one of them undercuts its $46,700 European starting price by well over half. The BYD Sealion 05 DM-i even quotes a longer 1,200 km total range for under $18,000. That gap is less about hardware and more about market economics: European distribution, homologation, dealer networks and a five-star Euro NCAP safety programme all add real cost that a China-only nameplate doesn't carry. For buyers who specifically want a European dealer network, a subscription option and a familiar Volvo-adjacent badge, that premium buys peace of mind a grey-market import can't match — but it is a genuine premium, not a rounding error.
- Five-star Euro NCAP rating with AEB, pedestrian/cyclist detection and lane-keeping assist standard on every trim
- 75 km of WLTP electric-only range covers most daily commutes without touching the petrol engine
- Established European dealer network, factory warranty and a flexible monthly subscription option unusual for a Chinese-founded brand
- No AWD option and no DC fast charging — the 6.6 kW AC-only port means an overnight or workday charge is mandatory
- Significantly pricier than similarly-powered PHEV crossovers from BYD and Changan once converted to the same currency, even before Israel's local taxes are added
The refreshed Lynk & Co 01 EM-P is a genuinely competent compact PHEV crossover for buyers who prioritise safety certification, dealer support and a no-surprises ownership experience over outright value. The power bump to 276 hp and the 75 km EV range make it usable as a daily EV for most commuters, and the five-star Euro NCAP score is hard to argue with. What it isn't is a bargain: measured hp-for-dollar against the Chinese-market PHEV crossovers it's mechanically closest to, the 01 costs a real premium once you strip out the European-market infrastructure it's paying for. Recommended for buyers in its confirmed markets who value the Volvo-adjacent badge and subscription flexibility over chasing the lowest sticker price.
