Lynk & Co 08 Hybrid Completes 3,200+ km Desert Expedition as Official Quest DAKAR 2026 Vehicle
Lynk & Co's 08 hybrid SUV served as the official expedition vehicle for Quest DAKAR 2026, completing a 3,200+ km desert crossing from Casablanca to Dakar.
- 3,200+ km
- up to 200 km
- more than 1,000 km
- 2
What Happened
Lynk & Co's 08 hybrid SUV served as the official expedition vehicle for Quest DAKAR 2026, an automotive expedition that ran from July 15 to August 2, 2026. The route connected Casablanca with Dakar across Morocco, Mauritania and Senegal, passing through Dakhla, Nouakchott and Saint-Louis. Professional rally drivers completed the more than 3,200 km crossing, which Lynk & Co said brought mobility, endurance and exploration together in a real-world cross-border adventure.
Quest DAKAR 2026 starts in Casablanca.
The expedition reaches Dakar after covering more than 3,200 km across three countries.
The Lynk & Co 08 is powered by Lynk & Co's EM-P Super Hybrid and built on the CMA Evo architecture, which Lynk & Co says combines electrified performance with flexibility for different driving scenarios. The vehicle offers up to 200 km (WLTC) of pure-electric range and more than 1,000 km (WLTC) of combined range, supporting everything from daily urban driving to extended regional and cross-border travel. During the expedition, the vehicle demonstrated these capabilities across major cities, long-distance roads and changing driving environments.
- up to 200 km
- more than 1,000 km
- 23-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
- Panoramic sunroof
- Front seats with ventilation and massage functions
- Intelligent driving technologies
- Energy management technologies
The Lynk & Co 08 already holds two Guinness World Records titles for range, and the expedition took its capabilities beyond specifications into real-world travel scenarios. Beyond mobility, the vehicle's role extended to social impact: Lynk & Co partnered with Tibu Africa to support youth development and engaged with the embassies of Morocco and Senegal to foster regional dialogue. The 08 has been launched in Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and North Africa, supporting the brand's global expansion of its high-value offerings.
Previously from Lynk & Co
Lynk & Co has been expanding its international presence. It will appear at the Paris Motor Show for the first time, where it plans the European premiere of a new product. The company has also restructured leadership, appointing Mo Wang as CEO of Lynk & Co International and Martin Persson to lead Europe as part of a planned commercial partnership with Volvo Cars.
- Lynk & Co to Showcase European Lineup and Premiere New Product at Paris Motor Show
- Lynk & Co Appoints Mo Wang as International CEO, Martin Persson to Lead Europe
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of Lynk & Co's official releases.
Why this matters
The expedition shows that a hybrid SUV can handle a real 3,200+ km cross-border desert route, not just deliver strong range on paper. That matters to people considering an electrified SUV for long trips, because it demonstrates endurance, comfort and onboard technology in demanding conditions. It also ties the vehicle to social impact, with a partnership supporting youth development in Africa.
Terms in This Story
- EM-P Super Hybrid
- Lynk & Co's hybrid powertrain that pairs an internal-combustion engine with electric motors for electrified driving.
- WLTC
- Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Cycle, a standard test used to estimate a vehicle's fuel and energy consumption.
- CMA Evo architecture
- A vehicle platform developed by Geely and Volvo that underpins several Lynk & Co models.
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