{"id":10018277,"date":"2024-12-03T10:26:56","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T09:26:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chapter.digital\/the-second-strike\/"},"modified":"2024-12-03T10:45:07","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T09:45:07","slug":"the-second-strike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chapter.digital\/en\/the-second-strike\/","title":{"rendered":"The second strike"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the 02<\/i>, a fully electric car from Lynk & Co will soon be on the roads of Europe. The compact SUV impresses with a range of 445 kilometers and a clear and striking exterior, which was developed in Gothenburg.<\/p>\n

In an interview<\/a> with Chapter<\/i>\u00a0 in 2022, Alain Visser, then CEO of the Volvo sister company<\/a>, described the Lynk & Co<\/a> brand as the \u00bbwild horse\u00ab in the stable of the Chinese umbrella brand Geely<\/a>. Visser was referring in particular to the revolutionary subscription model that he and his team had come up with for the brand. Emotion plus experience plus fun minus ownership was the formula with which Lynk & Co tried to score points in Europe. Since then, the wild horse in the Geely stable has covered several kilometers at a stretched gallop. The initial rebellion was first followed by the plug-in hybrid Lynk & Co 01<\/i>, now a revised version of the SUV and, with the 02<\/i>, a fully electric SUV coup\u00e9. But there have also been other changes at the Chinese manufacturer: Alain Visser turned his attention to new tasks at the beginning of the year and was replaced by Nicolas L\u00f3pez Appelgren as the new CEO for Europe.<\/p>\n

\"LYNK<\/p>\n

The 02 <\/i>is set to herald a new chapter in the strategic expansion and further development of Lynk & Co\u2014that was just he five-door model with an electric range of 445 kilometers is the first fully electric vehicle that the Chinese manufacturer is sending to Europe. In China, the vehicle is marketed under the name Z20<\/i>. \u00bbThe all-new 02 <\/i>represents the next phase for Lynk & Co,\u00ab says CEO Nicolas L\u00f3pez Appelgren. \u00bbWe are expanding our business model, growing our product portfolio and entering new markets. These strategic moves underline Lynk & Co’s commitment to offering our customers more choice, flexibility and access.\u00ab<\/p>\n

Revolutionary emergence<\/p>\n

According to the manufacturer’s website, the Lynk & Co 02\u00a0<\/i> is not included in the aforementioned subscription system, but the creation of its design can be described as revolutionary. The 02<\/i>\u00a0 was created in Lynk & Co’s global design studio in Gothenburg and brought to life through an industry-first collaboration between the customers of the 01<\/i> plug-in hybrid SUV and the internal design and engineering teams. This means that customers had a significant influence on the character and design language of the new vehicle. Lynk & Co received around 6,000 messages.<\/p>\n

\"LYNK<\/p>\n

The result is a vehicle that impresses with its clear lines and at the same time looks modern and dynamic. At first glance, the eye is immediately drawn to the large rear spoiler, into which the rear lights are integrated. The striking front lights and the raised side line are also striking. The interior makes a timeless and uncluttered impression\u2014the focus is clearly on sustainability and comfort. The 02 <\/i>is also impressively spacious\u2014and there is plenty of room in the rear too. 14 speakers from Harman Kardon, Infinity lighting, panoramic roof, doors with frameless windows and 5G connectivity round off the interior experience.<\/p>\n

\"LYNK<\/p>\n

One interesting function on board is an interface for car sharing. The manufacturer writes: \u00bbCars stand still 96 percent of the time. We can change this by sharing. How practical that a car sharing band is built into the 02<\/i>. When you pull it (or simply go into the app), the integrated sharing function is activated. Friends, family members and even strangers can then borrow your car. Not a big deal, but it makes a big difference\u2014and is good for your wallet.\u00ab<\/p>\n

\"LYNK<\/p>\n

Perhaps the \u00bbwild horse\u00ab in the Geely stable is no longer so wild after all the kilometers it has already covered, but has now become a little more considered and confident. Calm and revolution are not necessarily mutually exclusive. [SW]<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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