Lynk & Co 20 Launch Adds 800V Charging and LiDAR

The Lynk & Co 20 launched as a compact electric SUV, giving the brand an updated entry in its battery-electric lineup as sales have weakened. The model is offered in five variants, all with LiDAR and an 800-volt platform. Limited-time pricing starts at 118,800 yuan ($17,620) and reaches 158,800 yuan, compared with regular prices ranging from 123,800 yuan to 163,800 yuan. Shortly after the launch event, Lynk & Co said firm orders exceeded 14,663 units within one hour. The company specified that this figure represents orders rather than actual deliveries. The new model is an updated version of the Z20 and removes the “Z” from its name to match the brand’s numeric naming approach.

Built on Geely Auto’s Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA), the model concentrates its main changes over the Z20 on charging capability and driver assistance. Every variant uses an 800-volt silicon carbide platform and 6C fast charging, with peak charging power of 460 kW. The company says charging from 10% to 80% takes about 12 minutes. Battery choices are 61.52 kWh and 70.01 kWh, with CLTC driving-range ratings of 545 km and 630 km, respectively. The combination of the high-voltage electrical architecture, silicon carbide technology and high-rate charging gives the updated SUV substantially more emphasis on charging performance than the outgoing model.

Driver assistance is another major part of the update. The model includes LiDAR as standard equipment and uses the Geely Afari Smart Driving (G-ASD) H5 driver-assistance system. Its sensing hardware includes 28 sensing units and supports functions such as parking assistance. The SUV retains Lynk & Co’s The Next Day design language, while its length grows by 35 mm compared with the Z20 to 4,495 mm. Wheelbase is 2,755 mm. These changes preserve the model’s existing design identity while adding the charging hardware and sensing equipment that define the refreshed vehicle.

Power comes from a single rear-mounted motor producing up to 245 kW, equivalent to 329 hp. All five variants can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds. Inside, the cabin combines a digital dashboard with a floating central touchscreen and the “Super Eva” AI voice assistant. The equipment list therefore combines high-voltage charging hardware, LiDAR-based sensing and digital cabin functions across the range rather than reserving those features for only the highest-priced version. That standardization is a notable part of the model’s positioning within the brand’s updated electric vehicle lineup.

The launch occurs while Lynk & Co is dealing with weaker overall sales. The brand delivered 17,027 vehicles in August, a 37.44% year-over-year decline, although August volume was 3.94% higher than July. During the first eight months of the year, cumulative sales reached 177,624 vehicles, down 14.84% from the same period a year earlier. These figures cover the brand’s entire lineup rather than only battery-electric models, so they do not measure the new SUV’s direct contribution. The launch nevertheless adds a refreshed electric model as the brand seeks to strengthen its product offering during a period of lower overall deliveries.

Lynk & Co Brand Monthly Deliveries 2024-2026

The monthly delivery data shows a clear change in Lynk & Co’s sales pattern across 2024, 2025 and the available 2026 results. Deliveries were generally higher during much of 2025 than in the corresponding 2024 months, while 2026 monthly volumes declined from January through August, aside from February and March remaining relatively close to the prior year. The table includes only reported monthly figures; September through December 2026 are not yet provided, so no assumptions are made about those months.

Industry Impact & Outlook

The launch adds a higher-voltage charging architecture, standard LiDAR and expanded driver-assistance hardware to the brand’s compact electric SUV offering, areas that can influence how competing models are positioned on charging speed, range and standard technology. For Lynk & Co, the immediate commercial relevance will depend on whether the new model can convert its initial firm orders into deliveries and contribute meaningfully to overall volume. The available sales data shows weaker brand deliveries during 2026, while the new SUV introduces refreshed technology and pricing into the lineup. Continued order conversion and subsequent delivery performance will therefore provide the clearest indication of its market impact.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Lynk & Co 20?
The Lynk & Co 20 is a compact electric SUV with standard LiDAR, an 800-volt silicon carbide platform, 6C fast charging and five available variants. It offers 61.52-kWh or 70.01-kWh lithium iron phosphate batteries, with CLTC range ratings of 545 km and 630 km. Peak charging power reaches 460 kW, while charging from 10% to 80% takes about 12 minutes. The SUV also uses the G-ASD H5 driver-assistance system, has 28 sensing units and produces up to 245 kW from its rear-mounted motor.