Lynk & Co 10+ is a new powerful electric sedan from China

Official images from China have finally shown us the new Lynk & Co 10+. This is not a regular family car - it is a high-performance version of the upcoming 10 sedan. It seems the company wants to prove that EVs can be both smart and very fast. This new model will replace the Z10, after a very short life since its debut in late 2024.

One look at the Lynk & Co 10+ tells you it wants to go fast. It has a very sporty body kit that sets it apart from the standard version. You will notice big, aggressive bumpers and side skirts. The most obvious change is the massive rear spoiler sitting on the trunk. It also has a smaller "ducktail" spoiler and a roofline that slopes down smoothly. To keep the air moving easily, the car uses semi-hidden door handles and mirrors without frames - every little bit counts when it comes to EV efficiency.

This is a large car, even if it looks sleek. The Lynk & Co 10+ measures 198.8 inches long, 77.4 inches wide, and 57.8 inches tall. It has a long wheelbase of 118.3 inches, so there should be plenty of legroom inside. It sits on big 21-inch wheels that fill up the wheel arches. We do not know exactly how much wind resistance it has, but the design suggests it is built to cut through the air effectively.

Technology is a big part of modern electric cars, and this one is loaded with it. On the roof, you can spot a LiDAR sensor. This works like a laser eye to help the car "see" the road. It also uses three radars, 11 cameras, and 12 sensors. All that data goes into a powerful Nvidia Drive Orin chip. This system helps the car with advanced driving tasks, making it safer and easier to handle in traffic.

The real magic of the Lynk & Co 10+ is under the floor. It uses two electric motors to drive all four wheels. The motor in the front delivers 310 kW, which is about 416 hp. The motor in the back is even stronger, making 370 kW or 496 hp. When they work together, the car puts out 680 kW - that equals 912 hp.

Even though it weighs 5,042 lb, this car is quite quick. The top speed is capped at 149 mph. The company has not said exactly how fast it hits 62 mph, but we can have a good guess. A similar car from the same parent company is the Zeekr 001, and it does the sprint in 2.91 seconds. Since the Lynk & Co 10+ is a bit lighter, it might reach 62 mph in just 2.8 seconds - fast enough to make your stomach feel a bit funny.

If you do not need all the 900 horsepower, there will be a standard Lynk & Co 10. That version looks more modest and uses 19-inch wheels. It comes with a single motor in the back. One version has 300 kW, and a slightly faster one has 370 kW. These models can still reach speeds between 137 mph and 149 mph. These EVs are meant to offer something for everyone, whether you want a daily commuter or a bit of a track beast.

The old Lynk & Co Z10 model did not sell very well. Since it launched, only about 11,510 units have been delivered. By comparison, the hybrid version of that car sold nearly three times as many units in a similar timeframe. By making the new 10 sedan look better and go faster, the company hopes to attract more buyers. They are betting that high tech and high power will be the winning formula.

We are still waiting to hear about the battery. It will likely use a system that allows for very fast charging. We expect to see battery sizes around 95 kWh or 103 kWh. For reference, the older Z10 cost between RMB 186,800 ($27,200) and RMB 229,800 ($33,400), and the price of the new 10+ will be a bit higher because of all that extra power.

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