Lynk & Co 08 Demonstrates All-Round Capability on a 3,200+ km Desert Expedition

Lynk & Co 08, the premium hybrid SUV from Lynk & Co, completed a 3,200+ km desert expedition as the official vehicle of QUEST DAKAR 2026, which ran from July 15 to August 2, 2026, connecting Casablanca with Dakar across Morocco, Mauritania, and Senegal. The vehicle, powered by Lynk & Co's EM-P Super Hybrid and built on the CMA Evo architecture, demonstrated up to 200 km (WLTC) of pure-electric range and more than 1,000 km (WLTC) of combined range, along with premium features such as a 23-speaker Harman Kardon sound system and ventilated massage seats. The expedition also partnered with Tibu Africa to support youth development and engaged with the embassies of Morocco and Senegal.

Lynk & Co 08 Demonstrates All-Round Capability on a 3,200+ km Desert Expedition Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription https://cleantechnica.substack.com/subscribe , on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cleantechnica , or on Stripe https://cleantechnica.fundjournalism.org/contribute/ . Help us produce all of the high-quality, original content we publish week after week https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/14/10/ despite the challenges of content-scraping AI, antisocial media, inflation, and other hurdles.Gothenburg — Lynk & Co 08 partnered with QUEST DAKAR 2026, an automotive expedition held from July 15 to August 2, 2026, connecting Casablanca with Dakar across Morocco, Mauritania and Senegal. As the official expedition vehicle, the Lynk & Co 08 was driven by professional rally drivers along one of Africa’s most iconic overland routes, completing a 3,200+ km long-distance desert crossing that brought mobility, endurance and exploration together in a real-world cross-border adventure. A 3,200+ km Journey Across Three Countries Starting in Casablanca, QUEST DAKAR 2026 travelled through Dakhla, Nouakchott and Saint-Louis before reaching Dakar, covering more than 3,200 kilometres across three countries. Spanning major cities, long-distance roads and changing driving environments, the route provided a real-world setting for cross-border and long-distance mobility. At the heart of the journey, the Lynk & Co 08 played a central role. More than simply accompanying the expedition, the premium hybrid SUV became an integral part of the journey, demonstrating its capabilities in range, comfort and onboard technology across diverse real-world driving conditions. Lynk & Co 08 Demonstrates All-Round Capability Across the Journey Powered by Lynk & Co’s EM-P Super Hybrid and built on the CMA Evo architecture, the Lynk & Co 08 combines electrified performance with the flexibility required for diverse driving scenarios. With up to 200 km WLTC of pure-electric range and more than 1,000 km WLTC of combined range, the Lynk & Co 08 is designed to support different stages of a journey — from pure-electric driving for daily and urban mobility to extended-range capability for longer regional and cross-border travel. Over the course of QUEST DAKAR 2026, the expedition also provided a setting to experience the Lynk & Co 08’s premium onboard features during long-distance travel. These include the 23-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, panoramic sunroof, front seats with ventilation and massage functions, as well as intelligent driving and energy management technologies, bringing together comfort, technology and versatility throughout the journey. Having already secured two Guinness World Records titles for range, the Lynk & Co 08 was not content to rest on those laurels. Through QUEST DAKAR 2026, Lynk & Co 08 took on a 3,200+ km journey across three countries, bringing its electrified mobility capabilities beyond specifications and into real-world travel scenarios, while further demonstrating its ability to adapt to the changing demands of both everyday and long-distance journeys. Extending the Journey Beyond Mobility The Lynk & Co 08 not only crossed three countries, but also extended its significance beyond physical connectivity, transforming an expedition of exploration into a narrative of social impact. Beyond the race itself, the Lynk & Co 08 added a deeper dimension to the journey: partnering with Tibu Africa to support youth development, and engaging with the embassies of Morocco and Senegal to foster regional dialogue. In doing so, the rally transcended geographical boundaries to become a unique platform where sport, social responsibility and human connection converged. Through its partnership with QUEST DAKAR 2026, Lynk & Co brought together design, technology, comfort and endurance in a journey rooted in real-world regional travel. With the Lynk & Co 08 at its centre, the expedition offered a distinctive expression of premium electrified mobility, while further strengthening Lynk & Co’s connection with diverse mobility scenarios and the wider region. As a premium representation of Lynk & Co’s technological prowess, the Lynk & Co 08 has already been launched in Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and North Africa, delivering its unique blend of electrified performance and premium experience to users on different continents, and steadily advancing the global expansion of the brand’s high-value offerings. About Lynk & Co International Lynk & Co is more than a car company; it’s an innovative mobility provider. Offering a diverse range of electrified cars – from the long-range plug-in hybrid 08, to the fully electric 02, to the popular plug-in hybrid 01 – the brand combines vibrant, cutting-edge design with pioneering connectivity solutions to deliver a forward-thinking driving experience. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, Lynk & Co now operates in 25 markets across Europe and is on an ambitious expansion journey, redefining what modern mobility can be. As Lynk & Co continues its bold journey of expanding into retail sales channels through partnerships with local retailers, more than 140 partner-operated sales points are now open across Europe. 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