Lynk & Co 08 PHEV Sets a New Standard: 5 Stars in 2025 Euro NCAP Safety Crash Tests

Lynk & Co, the Chinese marque under Geely, is making headlines with its all-new Lynk & Co 08 PHEV securing a full five-star rating in the 2025 Euro NCAP safety tests—Euro NCAP’s highest honor for large family cars. This isn’t just a milestone for the brand; it’s a clear sign that Chinese automakers are now truly meeting and, in some areas, exceeding European safety benchmarks.

Official Crash Test Results

Technical Background: Inside the Test

Cars assessed by Euro NCAP undergo the world’s toughest, most up-to-date safety tests, including frontal offset, side barrier, pole impact, rollover, and thorough reviews of electronic driver aids. The Lynk & Co 08’s cabin remained stable in every crash simulation, with crash dummies recording very low forces on the neck and spine areas. The car protected passengers against whiplash in a rear-end collision, offered exceptional restraint system performance, and provided robust protection for occupants of varied body sizes and positions.​

Euro NCAP testers especially hailed the car’s advanced active safety systems, including:

• Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) that recognizes pedestrians, cars, motorcycles, and cyclists—even “dooring” scenarios

• Effective Lane Assist, Blind Spot Warning, and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert

• Front Impact Mitigation: The subframe, suspension, and powertrain drop away on impact, shielding the passenger cell.

• Honeycomb-structure side beams in the doors, curtain airbags (extending for almost two meters and staying inflated for six seconds), and multi-stage impact crumple zones

Next-Generation Battery Safety

The Lynk & Co 08 PHEV’s lithium LFP battery pack has cleared over 100 crash, fire, puncture, and overheat tests. Its protective shell redirects collision forces away from the pack, and high-voltage power disconnects within milliseconds when triggered. A thick underbody steel guard further protects battery integrity in a crash.

Smart Driving and Preventive Safety

Thanks to new A1000 autonomous driving chips and L2+ semi-autonomous features, the Lynk & Co 08 offers:

• Adaptive cruise control with highway navigation

• Blind-spot and lane-departure alerts

• Autonomous Emergency Braking

• Door Opening Warning (DOW) to prevent accidents with passing vehicles

• 540-degree surround view and advanced self-parking

These features combine with a robust passive safety structure to provide safety well above class average.

Vehicle Dimensions and Mechanical Overview

• Body: 5-door, family-size SUV

• Dimensions: 4820 mm length, 1915 mm width, 1685 mm height, 2848 mm wheelbase

• Trunk Space: 545 liters (4 large suitcases)

• Powertrain: 1.5L turbo petrol engine plus strong front electric motor, 280 kW (374 hp) combined, 615 Nm torque

• Transmission: 3-speed DHT hybrid

• Pure Electric Range: 120 km (WLTP), total range over 1,200 km with full charge and fuel

• Fuel consumption (hybrid): 5.5 L/100km

• Fast charging: 30–80% in about 25 minutes

“The Test Where Nothing Broke”

After a severe frontal crash at the Gothenburg test site, the Lynk & Co 08’s cabin looked untouched. Test dummies showed minimal readings for all vital areas. “The damage outside may be dramatic, but inside, everything was safe. That’s where the 08 truly shines,” said a Euro NCAP engineer, reflecting the underlying safety-first engineering philosophy.

Lynk & Co 08 PHEV vs. Leading European Rivals

Official Statement

Lynk & Co 08’s five-star Euro NCAP rating is more than a safety score—it’s proof that Chinese design, engineering, and innovation are primed for the global stage. With aerospace-grade aluminum and boron steel structure, smart crumple zones, and a suite of next-gen safety systems, the 08 delivers both comfort and cutting-edge protection.

Expect the 08 to become a major competitor in GCC and African markets by 2026, as Lynk & Co expands its reach and continues to blur the lines between Chinese and European standards.