Lynk & Co isn’t a stranger to electrification. Sure, it still makes traditional combustion-engined models, but it also has plug-in hybrids in its stable. However, it doesn’t have a full electric model at the moment.
But that’s all about to change now. With the introduction of the Lynk & Co Z10, the company finally has an entry in the EV market.
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In typical EV fashion, its exterior design is shaped by the wind to minimize drag. The company says it features its second-generation design language, so expect more models to take some cues from the Z10. It still has the distinct daytime running light pattern and low-mounted headlights, but it’s in a more rakish appearance.
At over five meters long, the Lynk & Co Z10 is positioned at the large executive sedan market. Its exact measurements are 5028mm long, 1966mm wide, and 1468mm tall with a 3005mm wheelbase. Those dimensions also make it the largest sedan in the company’s range. The inclusion of active spoilers and shutters then give it a low drag coefficient of 0.198 Cd, crucial for eking out every bit of range from its batteries.
Inside, driver’s are greeted by a tablet in the center stack that houses most functions. A digital instrument cluster is a given, so is the minimal use of physical buttons. Speaking of the cluster, it’s a narrow 12.3:1 ultra-long screen, and if that’s not enough information for you, there’s also an AR head-up display
Now, for the important bit, the powertrain. There are no official numbers yet, but Lynk & Co are making pretty bold claims. The Z10 is said to offer a maximum pure electric range of over 800 km. It also has fast-charging abilities and can boost its range by another 573 km with a 15-minute charge.
Given that the company said ‘motors’ in its literature, it could be said that the Z10 uses a dual-motor arrangement. Lynk & Co didn’t horsepower and torque figures just yet. However, it says that the Z10 can get to 100kph from a standstill in just 3.5 seconds.
