Lynk & Co, sister brand to Volvo, has confirmed that it will launch in the UK with right-hand-drive cars from 2022 at the earliest, after launching in left-hand-drive European markets.
The company’s models will be sold on a month-to-month subscription basis, and claims it will charge owners a maximum of €500 (£456) per month for an all-encompassing service.
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Prospective subscribers can decrease their monthly fee by sharing the car with other Lynk & Co members. becoming a member is free, but car owners are able to set their own prices for how much it will cost others to use it.
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Insurance, breakdown recovery and tax is all included in the monthly cost – all owners have to pay for is fuel. cars will be serviced at Volvo dealerships and networks.
While the company has already launched a number of cars in China, the only model that will be available from launch in Europe is the Lynk & Co 01 – a plug-in hybrid crossover based on the same CMA architecture as the Volvo XC40.
Its powertrain comprises a 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine, a lithium-ion battery and electric motor, combining to produce 257bhp. up to 40 miles is possible on fully electric power, the brand claims.
