Lynk & Co 08 EM-P 210 AWDOwner's Guide · Lynk & Co

08 EM-P 210 AWD 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 202612 min read
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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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Range210 kmBattery38.2 kWhPower593 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
≈ 12.64 EGP
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
139 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
9.125 KWD
monthly: 0.75 KWD · daily: 0.025 KWD
If petrol instead
139.613 KWD
Savings
130.488 KWD/yr
−93%
652.438 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

EV

Pure electric up to 230 km.

Best for
A full week of city trips.
Behaviour
Silent, strong, petrol-free.

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
≈ 995.4 EGP/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

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Apps & Software

Official companions, cockpit software, and tools every owner needs — with Gulf availability notes.

LYNK & CO AUTO

Verified
Official

Lynk & 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.

iOSAndroidFree

Import Screen Toolkit

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Third-party

The 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.

Car ScreenCompletely freeWebsite

Carlinkit AutoKit

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Third-party

Adds 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.

Car ScreenAndroidAPK free · dongle ~$60-90Website

Fermata Auto

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Third-party

Unlocks 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.

AndroidFree (GitHub)Website

خريطة الشحن — EV Gulf

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Charging

The 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.

WebFree — part of your membershipWebsite

مخطط الرحلات — EV Gulf

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Utility

Plan 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.

WebFreeWebsite

Car Scanner ELM OBD2

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Utility

Read 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.

iOSAndroidFree (ads) · Pro one-time ~$10Website

EVIQ

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Charging

Saudi 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.

iOSAndroidFree app · pay per kWhWebsite

Electromin

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Charging

Petromin'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.

iOSAndroidFree app · cashless paymentWebsite

UAEV

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Charging

The 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.

iOSAndroidFree app · standardized national tariffs

DEWA EV Green Charger

Verified
Charging

Dubai'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.

iOSAndroidWebFree app · billed per kWhWebsite

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

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Checklist to prep your EV for 50°C summers. Each item extends battery life and improves your daily drive.

Keys & Access

Lynk & Co App

Recommended

Digital key + remote control.

Smart fob

Backup.

Driving Assist

Lynk Co-Pilot

L2Not in Gulf

ACC + lane centering + auto-park — depends on the imported build.

360° + transparent chassis

Not in Gulf

Surround 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

  1. Open the car app
  2. Climate → Pre-cool
  3. Set timer (5-15 min)
  4. Get in cooled

Schedule night charging

  1. Plug in
  2. Charge → Schedule
  3. Set 23:00 - 06:00
  4. Save — car charges automatically

Camp Mode for sleeping

  1. Park in P
  2. Activate Camp Mode from menu
  3. AC stays on without key
  4. Uses ~1 kWh/hour

Software update

  1. Connect to WiFi
  2. Settings → Software → Check Update
  3. Accept if available
  4. Updates while parked (30-90 min)

A full week petrol-free

  1. Charge nightly at home (11 kW × 4 h)
  2. Stay in EV mode all week
  3. 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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Reviewed: 2026-07-23