Lynk & Co 900 2.0T ExplorerOwner's Guide · Lynk & Co

900 2.0T Explorer Complete Guide

A 6-seat PHEV flagship with the biggest hybrid battery on sale (52.4 kWh) — official in UAE via Galadari and Qatar via Auto Class since 2026.

🔌🔋 Plug-in Hybrid9 commands11 apps5 Gulf tips5 quick tasks6 hacks1 quiz questionsSome estimatesModel-year reference 2025Reviewed 23 July 202612 min read
This is a model-family guide; the selected trim's figures come from its car record above. Technical content is temporarily inherited from Lynk & Co 900; verify the model year and software build before using commands.

Overview

Gulf families weighing a Land Cruiser or Patrol — wanting more luxury and tech for roughly the same budget.

  • 52.4 kWh — 220 km EV range (CLTC)
  • 712 hp and 1,038 Nm — 0-100 in 4.6s
  • 6 seats + fridge + rear entertainment
  • Official dealers: Galadari (UAE) / Auto Class (Qatar)

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Lynk & Co 900 2.0T Explorer 2025

Range268 kmBattery52.38 kWhPower884 HP0–1004.3 s
EV Gulf

Charging

Home · AC
11 kW
~5h full charge

52.4 kWh in ~5 h on an 11 kW home charger.

Connector: Type 2
Fast · DC
130 kW
20–80% in 17 min

4C battery on 800V — 20-80% in 17 min. About the fastest-charging PHEV on sale.

800V · Connector: CCS2
Cost per charge
≈ 0.258 JOD
home, 0–100%

Gulf charging notes

  • A real-EV-sized battery — Dubai-Abu Dhabi round trip on electricity alone.
  • The official Gulf spec comes CCS2 and region-ready.

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
173 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
10.22 KWD
monthly: 0.84 KWD · daily: 0.028 KWD
If petrol instead
139.613 KWD
Savings
129.393 KWD/yr
−93%
646.963 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 220 km.

Best for
The entire daily routine.
Behaviour
Silent and plush.

HEV

Smart blend for touring.

Best for
Riyadh-Dubai style long hauls.
Behaviour
1,355 km of no-anxiety range.

Save

Holds charge.

Best for
Saving EV for town or the desert camp.
Behaviour
Engine works more.

Sport

Full 712 hp.

Best for
Launches and overtakes.
Behaviour
Clearly thirstier.

Fuel

Tank size
60 L
Combined consumption
6.5 L/100km
after battery depleted
Total range
1355 km
≈ 14.522 JOD/tank · 95
  • 2.0T engine in the Gulf Ultra trim — 95 octane.
  • Claimed figure assumes regular charging; depleted expect ~7-8 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.

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Apps & Software

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

LYNK & CO AUTO

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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

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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
2.0T + EM-P
Power
~712 hp
Torque
1,038 Nm
0-100
4.6 sec

Battery & Range

Battery
52.4 kWh
EV range CLTC
220-268 km
Gulf EV real (est.)
~165 km
Total range
1,355 km

Luxury

Seats
6 (two VIP rows)
Extras
Fridge + rear screens + panoramic roof

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.

Official dealer = peace of mind

Unlike gray-market Lynk 08s, the 900 is official: Galadari warranty in UAE, Auto Class in Qatar. Register and activate warranty on day one.

The fridge on summer runs

The built-in fridge keeps drinks cold on desert and farm runs — a small feature that matters in a Gulf summer.

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 climate control.

Smart fob

Backup.

Driving Assist

G-Pilot H7

L2+

ACC + lane centering + auto lane change — available on Gulf spec (features vary by trim).

Auto Park

Auto-park — very useful given its size.

360° camera

Surround view.

Safety

  • SPA Evo ultra-rigid body

    Geely Group's latest large platform.

  • Full three-row airbag coverage

    Full-length curtain airbags.

  • Row-2 ISOFIX

    Secure child seats.

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)

Pre-cool the fridge before a trip

  1. In the app: Climate → Fridge
  2. Switch on 15 min before loading drinks
  3. Runs off the battery even parked

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