Zeekr Australia is still weighing up bringing the youth-oriented Lynk & Co brand to Australia despite abandoning previous plans to launch it locally as soon as 2026.
Predominantly sold in Europe and China, Lynk & Co makes hybrid and electric vehicles (EV) and shares technology with brands including Volvo, Polestar and Zeekr – all part of the Geely group.
Lynk & Co became a subsidiary of Zeekr in late 2024 – around the same time Zeekr launched in Australia – after the brand was established by Volvo and Geely almost a decade ago.
Initial plans to launch the Lynk & Co brand here in 2026 to be sold alongside Zeekr – sharing the same sales, servicing and parts network – were shelved earlier this year as the company chose to focus on the Zeekr brand here.
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Above: Lynk & Co 08
At the launch of its third model locally, the Zeekr 7X mid-size SUV, Zeekr’s local boss Frank Li told CarExpert Lynk & Co is still on the cards for Australia.
“This is still under discussion,” Mr Li said.
“This market is very open to every brand, so, Lynk & Co definitely has very good potential in this market.”
The Lynk & Co 08 – a large SUV offering hybrid power – has been tipped to lead the brand’s local launch, given the popularity of SUVs in Australia.
Earlier this year, however, Mr Li ruled out bringing the small Z20 electric SUV here due to concerns it would overlap with the Zeekr X.
Above: Lynk & Co 03
When asked if Lynk & Co models could be sold here under the Zeekr brand – including being badged as Zeekr models – Mr Li said didn’t rule the approach in or out.
“We haven’t planned that yet,” the Zeekr boss told CarExpert, suggesting the move is still an option.
Lynk & Co has 11 different models in the Chinese market, though a much smaller export lineup.
This portfolio includes everything from small hatchbacks like the 02 all the way up to the large Z10 sedan, with powertrains including petrol engines with mild-hybrid, hybrid or plug-in hybrid systems, plus fully electric vehicles.
Above: Lynk & Co 09
Previously EV-only Zeekr is launching its first plug-in hybrid in China this year, but its next vehicle in Australia will be the electric 7X mid-size SUV.
The 7X is set to boost Zeekr’s sales in Australia with customer deliveries scheduled to start in October, with its price undercutting its key rival Tesla Model Y.
Despite that, Zeekr has revised down its 2025 sales forecast, while Tesla has rolled out massive incentives of up to $11,000 on its two-model lineup after a 65 per cent sales slide.
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