EV
Pure electric up to 230 km.
- Best for
- A full week of city trips.
- Behaviour
- Silent, strong, petrol-free.
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Lynk & Co 08 EM-POwner's Guide · Lynk & Co
08 EM-P Complete Guide
A sporty hybrid SUV with 230 km EV range — daily driving petrol-free, AWD with 4.6s when needed. Gray-market in UAE.
🔌🔋 Plug-in Hybrid9 commands11 apps5 Gulf tips5 quick tasks6 hacks1 quiz questionsSome estimatesModel 2026 · first launched 2023Reviewed 23 July 2026📖 12 min read
Overview
For buyers wanting a sporty PHEV with real EV range — accepting gray-import risks for a standout product.
- 230 km EV CLTC — among the biggest PHEV ranges
- AWD with 456 hp and 905 Nm
- ~1,400 km total range
- Distinctive Lynk & Co design — not a copy of anyone
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2 OEM videos + an EV Gulf spec film
A car worth knowing
Lynk & Co 08 EM-P 2026
Range230 kmBattery38.2 kWhPower456 HP0–1004.6 s
EV Gulf
Charging
Home · AC
11 kW
~4h full charge
38.2 kWh in ~4 h on an 11 kW charger.
Connector: Type 2
Fast · DC
85 kW
30–80% in 15 min
DC up to 85 kW — 30-80% in ~15 min. Very quick for a PHEV.
400V · Connector: CCS2
Cost per charge
0.08 KWD
home, 0–100%
Gulf charging notes
- The 38.2 kWh pack is small-EV sized — nightly home charging is very practical.
- Careful: China-sourced units may be GB/T — confirm the export spec before buying.
📍 See Kuwait charging stations on the mapOpen map →
Real-world range calculator
See your real range under heat, AC, and speed.
20°50°
80160
Estimated range
152 km
87% of nominal
Estimate — actual range varies with driving style, AC, and weather.
Charging cost calculator
Compare your EV charging cost with petrol fuel.
Electricity rate: 0.002 KWD/kWh
10300
Your yearly cost
8.343 KWD
monthly: 0.686 KWD · daily: 0.023 KWD
If petrol instead
139.613 KWD
Savings
131.27 KWD/yr
−94%
656.348 KWD saved over 5 years — that's more than half a car in some cases.
Estimate — rates vary by tier and time. Public DC fast charging usually 2-3× home cost.
Driving Modes
HEV
Smart blend of engine and motors.
- Best for
- Inter-city travel.
- Behaviour
- Balance of pace and economy.
Save
Holds current charge.
- Best for
- Saving EV range for town.
- Behaviour
- Engine works more.
Sport
Full power — 456 hp, 905 Nm.
- Best for
- Overtakes and launches.
- Behaviour
- Clearly higher consumption.
Off-road
Locked torque split for rough ground.
- Best for
- Light sand and trails.
- Behaviour
- Not a hardcore 4x4 — know its limits.
Fuel
Tank size
60 L
Combined consumption
5.5 L/100km
after battery depleted
Total range
1400 km
6.3 KWD/tank · 95
- 1.5T engine with DHT — prefers 95 octane.
- Real consumption depends on charge — depleted it runs ~6-7 L.
Voice Commands
Voice command library — verified members only
Join free and verify your email + phone to unlock every command in Arabic, English and Chinese — with audio playback and saved shortcuts.
Verify once — it unlocks member perks across the whole platform.
Apps & Software
Official companions, cockpit software, and tools every owner needs — with Gulf availability notes.
LYNK & CO AUTO
VerifiedLynk & Co's app for overseas (non-China) owners
- Remote engine start and pre-climate
- Remote window venting
- GPS finder + send-destination to navigation
- Digital key + charge scheduling on electrified models
🌍 Official GCC dealers (Kuwait via Al Zayani + KSA, Qatar, Oman). Feature availability depends on the telematics package on GCC-spec cars — confirm with the dealer.
iOS🤖 AndroidFree
Import Screen Toolkit
VerifiedThe community-proven kit to get YouTube, Google Maps and an Arabic keyboard onto your imported car's screen
- GBox (free): runs Google services — YouTube, Google Maps, Netflix — in a sandbox on GMS-less screens
- Aurora Store (free, open source): download Play Store apps with no Google account, straight from the screen
- Gboard: Arabic/English typing replacing the Chinese-only factory keyboard on imports
- Google Maps or Waze on the factory screen — full Gulf coverage unlike the Chinese factory nav
- Install: ADB from a laptop (adb install -g) — the same path i99dash uses. On BYD install AppManager first to unlock installs
🌍 Proven by thousands of owners (XDA + Russian and Gulf communities). Verified caveats: BYD removed ADB in v1.7+ (newer units need a downgrade or an AI Box), OTA updates can wipe apps, and video on the driver screen while moving is illegal and unsafe. APKs must be arm64-v8a.
Carlinkit AutoKit
VerifiedAdds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to any Android car screen
- Full CarPlay + Android Auto, wired and wireless
- No wiring changes — plugs into USB, fully reversible
- Online firmware upgrades via the AutoKit app
🌍 Thousands of Amazon owner reviews — the standard in the head-unit scene. On newer locked BYD DiLink units owners use the AI Box hardware variant instead of the APK — warranty-safe and non-invasive.
Fermata Auto
VerifiedUnlocks YouTube, IPTV, video and web browsing inside Android Auto — free and open source
- Local video, IPTV (m3u) and YouTube on the car screen via Android Auto
- Built-in web browser and screen mirroring
- Works without root on Android 14/15/16
🌍 Installs on your phone (not the head unit) and needs developer mode + Unknown sources in Android Auto settings. For cars with Android Auto. Video while driving is unsafe and illegal — passengers and parked use only.
خريطة الشحن — EV Gulf
VerifiedThe Gulf's community charging map — live status, owner reviews, and the 'free the charger' ping
- Gulf + Jordan stations with owner reviews and comments
- Live status reports: working / broken / crowded / ICE'd
- Ping the car blocking the charger via its QR sticker
- Nearest stations to you in one tap
🌍 Every report you file earns reputation and helps the next owner — this is OUR map, grown by our community.
مخطط الرحلات — EV Gulf
VerifiedPlan your Gulf road trip with charge stops tuned to OUR summer heat — not Europe's weather
- Ready corridors: Kuwait ↔ KSA ↔ UAE ↔ Jordan
- Accounts for heat and speed impact on your car's range
- Charge stops from our live map — no stale listings
🌍 Built for our roads: Salmi corridor, the Causeway, Riyadh–Dammam — under real summer conditions.
Car Scanner ELM OBD2
VerifiedRead live EV battery data with a cheap Bluetooth OBD dongle
- Built-in profiles for BYD Atto 3, Dolphin, Seal, Sealion, Denza and more
- Live data: SoC, voltage, current, battery temperatures
- Works with any ELM327 Bluetooth adapter (~$10-30)
- Reads/clears fault codes on most brands
🌍 Used-buyer alert: true battery health (SOH) is NOT exposed via standard OBD on BYD — you get SoC and voltages only. For an authoritative report before buying a used BYD: dealer diagnostic (VDS) or a pro tool like the Foxwell NT710.
EVIQ
VerifiedSaudi Arabia's national fast-charging network (PIF + Saudi Electricity Co.)
- 100–350 kW fast chargers with reservations
- Real-time availability, connector type and power
- Unified in-app payment
- Highway corridors (Riyadh–Qassim and more)
🌍 KSA only — the must-have app for any EV owner in Saudi Arabia. Network targets 5,000 chargers by 2030.
Electromin
VerifiedPetromin's charging network — 200+ locations across Saudi Arabia
- AC & DC chargers with slot reservation
- Start/stop charging remotely
- Built-in EV route planner
- Pay with mada, STC Pay, Apple Pay
🌍 KSA — largest network by locations (200+), strong at urban/retail sites. Complements EVIQ.
UAEV
VerifiedThe UAE's federal charging network — expanding nationwide
- Government-owned (Ministry of Energy + Etihad WE)
- Fast chargers on federal inter-city roads
- Session start, payment and history in-app
- 24/7 support
🌍 UAE only — key for trips outside Dubai (Northern Emirates, Abu Dhabi highways). Scaling to 1,000 chargers by 2030.
iOS🤖 AndroidFree app · standardized national tariffs
DEWA EV Green Charger
VerifiedDubai's original charging network — 400+ stations
- Map of 400+ Green Charger stations across Dubai
- Live availability and session activation
- EV account registration & billing via DEWA
🌍 Dubai only — registration is mandatory for DEWA public chargers.
Full Specifications
Hybrid System
- Engine
- 1.5T + DHT
- Power (AWD)
- 456 hp
- Torque
- 905 Nm
- 0-100
- 4.6 sec
Battery & Range
- Battery
- 28.3 or 38.2 kWh LFP
- EV range CLTC
- 130-230 km
- Gulf EV real (est.)
- ~175 km
- Total range
- ~1,400 km
Dimensions
- Length
- ~4,820 mm
- Seats
- 5
Gulf Tips
Practical Gulf guidance — separating verified experience from estimates and pending specifications.
Pre-condition before driving
In Gulf heat, pre-cool from the car's app 10 min before driving — cabin drops from 60° to 25°.
Prayer mode
Park, hit 'Cabin Mode → Quiet'. AC stays on, music mutes, displays dim.
Charging in Ramadan
Best fast-charge window: 4-6 PM (before iftar, stations empty). Avoid 8-10 PM peak.
Before buying gray
Line up a Chinese-car-savvy garage (or Geely/Zeekr dealer for emergencies). Demand a diagnostic report and battery history before paying.
Dubai → Riyadh, no charge planning
Charge at home and go: electricity covers the first ~175 km, petrol the rest. 1,400 km total needs just one fuel stop.
Summer Survival Mode
0/10 · 0%Checklist to prep your EV for 50°C summers. Each item extends battery life and improves your daily drive.
Keys & Access
Lynk & Co App
RecommendedDigital key + remote control.
Smart fob
Backup.
Driving Assist
Lynk Co-Pilot
L2Not in GulfACC + lane centering + auto-park — depends on the imported build.
360° + transparent chassis
Not in GulfSurround and underbody view.
Safety
Volvo-derived CMA2 platform
Swedish-rooted safety engineering inside Geely Group.
Multiple airbags by trim
Front, side, curtain.
Quick Tasks
How do I X — quick tasks every owner should know.
Pre-cool before driving
- Open the car app
- Climate → Pre-cool
- Set timer (5-15 min)
- Get in cooled
Schedule night charging
- Plug in
- Charge → Schedule
- Set 23:00 - 06:00
- Save — car charges automatically
Camp Mode for sleeping
- Park in P
- Activate Camp Mode from menu
- AC stays on without key
- Uses ~1 kWh/hour
Software update
- Connect to WiFi
- Settings → Software → Check Update
- Accept if available
- Updates while parked (30-90 min)
A full week petrol-free
- Charge nightly at home (11 kW × 4 h)
- Stay in EV mode all week
- 230 km EV covers commute + errands for most
Hacks & Secrets
Hidden features, easter eggs, and tricks you won't find in the manual — from real owners.
- Gulf-Specific
Pre-cool from the app at home
Open the car app 10 min before leaving. Cabin cools, battery pre-conditions for charging. Saves time, max comfort in 50° summers.
- Money Saver
Schedule charging at off-peak rates
In countries with time-of-use rates (UAE Slab 1), schedule 23:00-06:00 to save 20-40% on your electricity bill.
- Comfort
Camp Mode for sleeping or waiting
Park in P, enable Camp Mode from menu or voice command. AC stays on, screens dim. Uses only ~1 kWh/hour.
- Performance
Max regen for less brake wear
Set regen to highest (One-Pedal or High). Cuts brake wear 60%+ and adds 5-10% range in city traffic.
- Money Saver
Bump tire pressure +0.2 bar in summer
A small bump (~0.2 bar above recommended) reduces rolling resistance and adds 3-5% range. Also a heat-safety win.
- Gulf-Specific
Vent the windows remotely before you reach the car
The LYNK & CO AUTO app can crack the windows remotely — do it 5 min before walking out to dump trapped ~70°C air, then trigger pre-cool. The two-step combo cools far faster and cheaper. Needs the GCC telematics package.
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Test Your Knowledge
Question 1 / 1Score: 0
Lynk 08 EM-P EV range on the biggest battery?
FAQ
- Check the dealer list or import directly. Official presence varies per model.
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Reviewed: 2026-07-23