Lynk & Co Z10 launches in China starting at 27800 USD, 8800 USD less than Zeekr 001

Lynk & Co, known for its success in the WTCR racing series, has officially launched its first fully electric sedan, the Z10. The Z10 is available in five versions, starting at 202,800 yuan (around 28,600 USD). A further 6,000 yuan (650 USD) discount applies for a limited time, making the starting price of 196,800 yuan, making the Z10 62,200 yuan (8,800 USD) cheaper than its cousin Zeekr 001 (see specs) in China.

The Z10 is built on the SEA (Sustainable Experience Architecture) platform, shared with the Zeekr 001, and offers 400V and 800V configurations. Powered by lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, the base model has a 200 kW rear-wheel-drive motor and a 71 kWh battery, providing a CLTC range of 602 kilometers. Higher-end variants come with a 95 kWh battery; the RWD Smart Max version delivers an 806-kilometer range CLTC. The flagship model, featuring dual motors (310 kW rear and 270 kW front), accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and can charge 573 kilometers of range in 15 minutes with the 800V fast-charging system.

The Z10’s design includes split LED daytime running lights at the front and a continuous LED light strip at the rear. Its coupe-like shape, with a sloping roofline and rising beltline, results in a drag coefficient of 0.198 Cd. Measuring 5028 mm in length, 1966 mm in width, and 1468 mm in height, with a 3005 mm wheelbase, the Z10 fits into the mid-to-large sedan category. It will be available in silver, red, blue, grey and black.

The Lynk & Co Z10 features a front double-wishbone and rear multi-link suspension. The top model includes dual-chamber air suspension with a ±30 mm ride height adjustment and dynamic all-wheel-drive torque distribution.

Lynk & Co Z10 is the first Chinese production car to incorporate an AMD chipset. The AMD V2000A chip used in the Z10 provides 1.8 times the computing power of the mainstream Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295. The AMD chipset powers the 12.3:1 digital instrument panel, a 15.4-inch floating multimedia display, and AR-HUD. The Lynk & Co Z10 supports Flyme Link for sharing accounts and ecosystem features between the car and a smartphone. It also offers Co Pad functionality, which connects to a Co Pad tablet, allowing rear-seat passengers to access entertainment and control in-car functions.

It has a two-spoke multifunction steering wheel. The leather-upholstered seats offer front and rear passenger heating, ventilation, and massage functions. The Harman Kardon sound system includes 23 speakers and a 1,600W amplifier. This includes speakers embedded in the front seats’ headrests, utilizing WANOS panoramic sound technology.

For autonomous driving, the top configuration has 30 high-performance sensors and uses the Lotus Robotics system, which has been validated in 30 countries and supports up to 33 driver assistance functions. Highway NOA is available at launch, with urban NOA coming via future OTA updates.

The Lynk & Co Z10 is positioned to rival popular models such as the Zeekr 001, BYD Han EV (see specs) and Xiaomi SU7 (see specs).

Please stay tuned for this week’s Sunday China Drive for the Lynk & Co Z10 test drive report.