Government-validated testing highlights new energy vehicle performance using standardized gasoline equivalent metrics
The results of the 2025 DOE Fuel Eco-Run have been made public by the Department of Energy (DOE), and Lynk & Co.’s entrants, the 01 PHEV and 02 EV, showed notable energy efficiency. DOE scientists used a specific metric called “Liter of Gasoline Equivalent” (Lge) to give a scientific foundation for comparing various powertrains. The DOE defines this unit of energy content as being equivalent to the chemical energy in one liter of standardized gasoline liquid fuel. This makes it possible to measure the efficiency of new energy vehicles precisely in comparison to the use of conventional fossil fuels.
With a verified economy of 58.06 km/Lge, the Lynk & Co 01 PHEV proved to be the best plug-in hybrid vehicle. The vehicle’s capacity to optimize its electrified powertrain under actual highway circumstances is demonstrated in this picture. In addition to its efficiency, the 01 PHEV has an 800 km total hybrid driving range, making it a useful option for long-distance travel without the limitations of infrastructure for charging.
Engineered with a focus on versatile performance, the 01 PHEV features three distinct driving modes: Pure EV, Hybrid, and Standard ICE. This flexibility is backed by a globally recognized 5-Star Euro NCAP safety rating, ensuring that its high-efficiency output is matched by a robust safety architecture designed to protect occupants in diverse road scenarios.
In the battery electric vehicle (BEV) segment, the Lynk & Co 02 EV recorded a superior efficiency of 71.71 km/Lge. The all-electric SUV provides a pure electric driving range of up to 435km on a single charge. The 02 also benefits from a low drag coefficient (Cd) of approximately 0.25, achieved through the car’s sleek aerodynamic design, which significantly aids in improving energy efficiency and extending its electric driving range.
The 02 EV further solidified its standing in the market by earning a 5-Star Euro NCAP safety rating, notably becoming the highest-rated compact SUV tested by the organization in 2025. This dual achievement of world-class safety and energy economy positions the 02 EV at the forefront of the compact SUV segment.
In the third quarter of 2025, a 156-kilometer section of the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX) was used for the 2025 DOE Fuel Eco-Run. Nearly 70 vehicles, including internal combustion engine (ICE), hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and battery electric vehicles (BEV), were on display at the DOE-led event. The route started at Petron TPLEX Northbound, continued to the Rosario, La Union rotunda, and ended at Petron TPLEX Southbound. The collected data highlights the contribution of cutting-edge vehicle technologies to the development of a more sustainable and energy-efficient transportation environment and provides customers with an open benchmark.
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