Lynk & Co to sell EVs in Europe through Volvo dealer network ahead of possible Australian launch
Volvo Cars will begin selling and servicing Lynk & Co vehicles through its European dealer network, in a move designed to accelerate the Chinese brand’s growth in the region.
The agreement, signed with parent company Geely Auto – which also owns Polestar, Zeekr and Lotus – could also shape Lynk & Co’s future rollout in Australia, where the brand is now targeting a launch between 2027 and 2028.
Under the new arrangement, Lynk & Co models will be integrated into Volvo’s extensive European retail footprint, which spans around 2300 dealers and delivered 332,667 sales in 2025.
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Volvo dealers will not only sell Lynk & Co vehicles but also handle servicing and support, with the Chinese brand benefiting from Volvo’s established aftersales and warranty systems.
The Polestar brand – which inm some ways occupies a similar market positioning to Zeekr and Lynk & Co – is distributed independently in Australia but leans on the Volvo dealer network for servicing and after-sales support.
The move by Lyn & Co is expected to improve dealer profitability by increasing showroom traffic and spreading operating costs across a larger volume of vehicles, while also broadening Volvo’s appeal to new customer segments.
Volvo Cars chief commercial officer Erik Severinson said the partnership would unlock new growth opportunities.
“With this new arrangement, we will leverage our commercial system to support Lynk & Co’s growth ambitions in Europe,” he said.
“At the same time, it enables Volvo Cars and our retail partners to address a wider customer base.”
The strategy has already been trialled in select European markets, where Lynk & Co vehicles are sold through a limited number of Volvo dealers. Both brands say the early results have been positive.
Volvo also points out there is minimal overlap between the two brands, with distinct pricing and positioning aimed at different buyers.
Lynk & Co sold 9571 vehicles in Europe last year, up from 5991 the previous year, reflecting growing demand as it transitions away from its original subscription-only model to a more conventional retail approach.
The current line-up includes the 01 small SUV, 02 all-electric hatch and the new 08 plug-in hybrid SUV, which offers an electric driving range of up to 200km.
Integration into Volvo’s network is eased by shared platforms and technology across the Geely group.
Although Lynk & Co had previously targeted an Australian launch by 2025, the company has now confirmed it will not enter right-hand-drive markets until at least 2028.
If the European strategy is replicated locally, Lynk & Co models are expected to be sold through Volvo’s existing Australian dealer network, which currently comprises 34 locations nationwide.
