A couple of days ago, a car enthusiast in the evening livestream mentioned wanting to choose a plug-in hybrid. They had already visited dealerships to look at the Lynk & Co 08 EM-P and the Tang DM-i, and had personally experienced both. They were satisfied with the appearance, space, and driving and ride performance of both models, but the main reasons they couldn't make up their mind were these: First, regarding the hybrid formats of the two models, they didn't know whether the Lynk & Co 08's 3-speed DHT or the Tang DM-i's E-CVT was more reliable; Second, the top trim of the Tang DM-i Smart Driving Edition has lidar, while the Lynk & Co 08 EM-P needs to be paired with the NOA Smart Driving Package, but the Lynk & Co 08 EM-P has a longer pure electric range, so they didn't know how to choose.
AI software is very popular right now, and the author suggested trying a certain software. The enthusiast said they had already used it, because the conclusion it gave seemed comprehensive, but it did not directly hit the key points of their needs, so they still could not make up their mind.
Since they are satisfied with both models in terms of appearance/space/dynamic performance, the remaining factor that can become a decision-making factor in choosing a car is "vehicle use needs." The author briefly learned that it is mainly used for commuting to and from work, with possible long-distance travel on weekends and a few long holidays, but not much. Their traffic environment is relatively complex, sort of a rural-urban fringe area. On the one hand, traffic facilities are not so complete; on the other hand, traffic participants are not so rule-abiding.
Based on the above understanding, the author gave the suggestion to prioritize the Lynk & Co 08 EM-P, because daily travel is in a rural-urban fringe area, smart driving applications are not a rigid need, and for commuting to and from work, a longer pure electric range is more valuable. As for the 3-speed DHT and E-CVT, there is no need to worry too much, because the Lynk & Co 08 EM-P should have lifetime warranty for the three-electric system for the first private car owner. It is suggested that this enthusiast verify this point at the local dealership, and if it is correct, then this is the choice to make. The enthusiast immediately agreed with the author's suggestion.
In 2025, the involution phenomenon in the domestic auto market is more aggressive. BYD even kicked off the year by "popularizing smart driving for all," and all price segments and submarkets in the domestic auto market have been strongly impacted. For example, the three lower trims of the Tang DM-i Smart Driving Edition are all equipped with DiPilot 100/God's Eye C - Advanced Smart Driving Tri-camera Edition. The smart driving hardware includes 5 high-precision millimeter-wave radars, 12 ultrasonic radars, and 12 smart driving cameras; the top trim is equipped with DiPilot 300/God's Eye B - Advanced Smart Driving Lidar Edition. Compared with the C version, the smart driving hardware has 1 additional lidar, and the specific functions add CNOA urban navigation, traffic light reminders, and driver fatigue monitoring. The author has test-driven this DiPilot 300 smart driving system, and the experience is also quite good. Therefore, it is only reasonable that it has attracted the favor and choice of many car consumers.
In terms of product strength, the author has no objection to the Lynk & Co 08 EM-P, or to the entire Lynk & Co lineup. For example, the high-strength body plus the clover force transmission path brings better occupant compartment protection, the body-in-white uses high-strength steel + lightweight aluminum alloy materials at a proportion as high as 75%, the door anti-collision beam has a tensile strength of 2000 MPa, and all trims are standard with 6 airbags. I believe these can also hit your car-buying preferences, right?
Thanks to the excellent high-strength body, combined with four-wheel independent suspension and suspension tuning at the level of major international manufacturers, the author believes that the driving control performance of all Lynk & Co models is excellent among models in the same price class. For most experienced drivers, this is also an important factor that can influence the car-buying decision.
Or perhaps due to brand positioning, hardware costs, and other reasons, the author believes that Lynk & Co models are priced on the high side and have relatively low discount intensity. This is the only criticism. However, perhaps affected by the price war in the domestic auto market in recent years, Lynk & Co's pricing policies have also become much more flexible. Taking the Lynk & Co 08 EM-P as an example, now it also runs rights activities such as "limited-time price for the whole lineup starting at 171,800 yuan."
The author checked the March limited-time car purchase rights for the Lynk & Co 08 EM-P, which include a 9,000 yuan direct deduction from the final payment, a 5,000 yuan first-year insurance subsidy, and certain models can also stack a 3,000 yuan range worry-free subsidy.
Regarding "smart driving," choosing the "Technology Pride Smart Enjoy Package" for the Lynk & Co 08 EM-P in March enjoys a 10,000 yuan discount, and you can also get 5 years of NOA function service for free, worth 7,500 yuan.
Pro and Halo versions can also get a free upgrade to the Harman Kardon 23 premium audio package, worth 10,000 yuan.
In terms of trade-in and financial interest subsidies, up to 6,000 yuan trade-in subsidy and 5 years 0 interest. If you can also get the national subsidy for scrapping and renewing or the local trade-in subsidy, then actually, for models in the same class right now, the price of the Lynk & Co 08 EM-P is considered suitable.
The author checked the sales terminal reference price given by a certain vertical auto website. The 2025 Lynk & Co 08 EM-P has 6 configurations available, among which the 3 lower trims have a reduction of 14,000 yuan, and the 3 higher trims have a reduction of 17,000 yuan. Taking the intended model of this enthusiast who consulted about car selection as an example, the Tang DM-i Smart Driving Edition 115KM Lidar Flagship is priced at 219,800 yuan, and currently the sales terminal reference price given by a certain vertical auto website has no discount.
If calculated according to 219,800 yuan, combined with the March limited-time rights of the Lynk & Co 08 EM-P, or choosing the 245 Ultra Long Range Halo, plus the NOA Smart Driving Package "sold at a limited-time price of 5,000 yuan," its sales terminal price is only 213,800 yuan. The author checked the configuration tables on the official website and a certain vertical auto website. The Lynk & Co 08 EM-P seems to have no lidar, but a price difference of 6,000 yuan is not unacceptable. What do you say?
If the daily driving environment often has muddy and slippery road conditions, the Lynk & Co 08 EM-P 220 Four-Wheel Drive Performance Halo can also be considered. Currently, the sales terminal reference price given by a certain vertical auto website is 231,800 yuan, which is 12,000 yuan higher than the Tang DM-i Smart Driving Edition 115KM Lidar Flagship. However, from the perspective of a 200,000 yuan car purchase budget, the Lynk & Co 08 EM-P also has a 5-year 0-interest policy. This 12,000 yuan price difference in exchange for four-wheel drive that is more reliable for handling muddy and slippery road conditions can also be considered worth it. What do you think?
If this enthusiast's local driving road conditions are relatively good and four-wheel drive is not a rigid need, the author further suggests choosing the Lynk & Co 08 EM-P 245 Ultra Long Range Halo. The sales terminal reference price given by a certain vertical auto website is 208,800 yuan. It is not recommended to spend another 5,000 yuan to option the NOA Smart Driving Package, because for the complex traffic environment of the "rural-urban fringe," smart driving is of little significance. This version is also equipped with ACC adaptive cruise + ACCQA adaptive cruise with stop-and-go function. This function is enough to handle the highway long-distance scenarios on weekends and a few long holidays. In this way, the price difference with the top trim of the Tang DM-i Smart Driving Edition widens to 11,000 yuan. If converted into pure electric driving, do you know how many kilometers 11,000 yuan can drive?
As for smart driving systems, the author believes they can be used well, but not relied upon. After all, current smart driving systems have their limitations. In addition, the level of civilization in the traffic environment around us has not reached a certain height, and blindly relying on smart driving may plant hidden dangers for future journeys.
Also, based on this enthusiast's vehicle use needs, the author believes that choosing the Lynk & Co 08 EM-P 245 Ultra Long Range Pro version is enough. The sales terminal reference price given by a certain vertical auto website is 198,800 yuan. Compared with the Halo version, the configuration is missing functions such as fatigue driving reminder, AR-HUD, second-row seat heating, ventilation and massage, and facial recognition. Of course, if the rear row is used very often and family elderly and children often travel together, then prioritize the Halo version. After all, second-row seat ventilation, heating, and massage can effectively relieve travel fatigue.
If choosing the Lynk & Co 08 EM-P 245 Ultra Long Range Pro version, then the price difference with the top trim of the Tang DM-i Smart Driving Edition reaches 21,000 yuan, and the pure electric range is also 100 km longer, which can at least reduce the number of charging times and relatively save more time. At the same time, it is also equipped with full-speed ACC adaptive cruise. If 21,000 yuan is converted into pure electric driving travel, how many kilometers can it drive?
In the past two years, fierce competition in the domestic auto market has become the norm. Whether in technological advancement or functional configuration upgrades, leapfrog gaps may appear. Therefore, the lower the current car purchase price, the better. In the future, when you tire of the old and prefer the new, the renewal cost will be relatively lower. Isn't that the logic?
Let's talk about the Tang DM-i Smart Driving Edition again. Combined with this enthusiast's vehicle use needs, the author actually believes there is no need to choose the top trim. The 115KM Honor model priced at 189,800 yuan and the 115KM Flagship model priced at 199,800 yuan can also satisfy his vehicle use needs, and the functional configuration is also quite rich.
Finally, let's talk about "smart driving." This may also be the main reason why this enthusiast is considering the Tang DM-i 115KM Lidar Flagship. Choosing a car must first be based on "vehicle use needs." Product strength and the vehicle use environment must be combined, rather than choosing based on the "automotive technology trend" or the "automotive consumption trend," because idle functional configuration is also a waste of resources.
Combined with the technical level of most current smart driving systems and the degree of traffic civilization in most current domestic cities/rural-urban fringe areas/highway conditions, the better a smart driving system is, the easier it is for people to become dependent on it, and the limitations of smart driving systems often amplify as vehicle speed increases. The author believes this situation is not conducive to future driving safety, so has always adhered to the concept that "smart driving can be used well, but must not be relied upon," and passes it on to every enthusiast who follows, with the aim of making the traffic environment we are in more civilized, more harmonious, and safer!
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