THE LYNK&CO 02 IS A CHEAP VOLVO EX30 SIBLING THAT’S GOING GLOBAL! FULL TOUR & MY FIRST DRIVE

EV Channels Review

The Lynk & Co 02 (or Z20 in China) is presented as a compelling, budget-friendly sibling to vehicles like the Volvo EX30 and Polestar 4, built on the same Geely platform. The reviewer highlights its strong user experience and attractive design, suggesting it might be the best iteration of this shared architecture. Key positives include a comfortable and quiet ride, a well-built interior with premium touches for its price point, and snappy software, which the reviewer found superior to the EX30's. The vehicle offers a decent 65 kWh LFP battery, suitable for city use and road trips with its built-in route planner. Criticisms are minimal, focusing on the inclusion of a USB-A port in a 2024/2025 model and some minor design quirks like the headlight styling and a potentially awkward key/storage area. Overall, the Lynk & Co 02 is deemed a great value, especially at its Chinese equivalent price of under $20,000 USD, offering a refined driving experience that surpasses the Model Y.