Geely’s Lynk & Co brand has launched two new large sedans in China, and the headline act is the Lynk & Co 10+, a twin-motor model with 924 hp, all-wheel drive, and a starting price of 220,000 yuan. That puts it in the odd but increasingly familiar zone where a family-sized sedan can promise supercar-style acceleration without wearing a badge from Stuttgart or Maranello.

The more conventional Lynk & Co 10 starts at 170,000 yuan and goes up to 192,000 yuan, while the 10+ is offered in two trims at 220,000 yuan and 236,000 yuan. Buyers are also being tempted with subsidies, low-interest financing, option discounts, and trade-in bonuses – the usual cocktail for a launch that wants to look accessible even when the spec sheet says otherwise.

Lynk & Co 10 and 10+ dimensions and design

Both sedans are big cars: 5050 x 1966 x 1468 mm, with a wheelbase of 3005 mm. There’s also a 66-liter front trunk, which is handy because big electric sedans love to claim practicality right up until you check the battery packaging.

The 10+ gets the more aggressive body kit and a carbon rear spoiler that adds up to 109.1 kg of downforce. It’s a clear signal that Lynk & Co wants this version to read as the sporting one, even if the real drama is happening under the floor and behind the wheel.

Lynk & Co 10 and 10+ equipment and specs

Inside, the spec sheet is busy in the way only modern Chinese cars can be: a 12.7-inch digital instrument display, a 25.6-inch head-up display, a 15.4-inch infotainment screen, Snapdragon 8295 hardware, Flyme Auto 2 software, a 23-speaker audio system rated at 1600 watts, and the Qianli Haohan H5 driver-assistance system, with H7 in pricier versions.

  • Lynk & Co 10: 503 hp, single motor, up to 816 km of range on the CLTC cycle
  • Lynk & Co 10+: 924 hp, dual motors, 536 km of range, 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds
  • All versions: independent suspension with adaptive dampers

The trade-off is obvious: the 10 offers the longer driving range, while the 10+ buys straight-line violence and loses a big chunk of distance. That is pretty much the current EV premium recipe in China – more performance, more screens, more software, and a price that still undercuts many imported rivals with far less hardware.

Lynk & Co 10+ targets China’s EV sedan buyers

The real question is whether buyers outside the usual brand loyalists see the 10+ as a genuine performance sedan or just a very fast tech showcase. With Tesla, BYD, and Huawei-backed rivals all pushing harder on software and ADAS, Lynk & Co has chosen to answer with brute force, a long feature list, and aggressive pricing. That may be enough for China, where value-per-spec often beats brand prestige – at least until somebody starts counting tire wear.

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