The plug-in hybrid version of the Lynk & Co 09 keeps the flagship SUV's three-row size and adds an electrified powertrain on top, but the tall step up into the cabin doesn't go away. An electric running board takes care of that, extending automatically the instant a door opens and retracting fully once it's shut, so the 09 PHEV's profile stays clean whenever it's parked. Here's the kit built for it.
Adding a plug-in hybrid powertrain to an already large SUV like the Lynk & Co 09 doesn't shrink the step-up into the cabin â if anything, it makes a reliable, automatic running board even more useful. The step extends the moment any door opens, offering solid footing to passengers heading into any of the 09 PHEV's three rows, then retracts flush under the body as soon as the door closes.
That consistency matters for safety as much as convenience: kids, older passengers, and anyone carrying bags all get the same secure step every time, without needing to judge the distance themselves.
Finish options are available to suit the 09 PHEV's exterior, and the build is made from materials that resist corrosion and wear, so performance holds up through repeated charging-cable trips to the garage and every season on the road.
The kit mounts to the 09 PHEV's existing attachment points along the rocker panels, keeping it clear of the charging port and battery pack, and installation typically requires only minimal modification to the vehicle.
See more of the range on the Geely electric running boards and power steps page.
Does the running board interfere with the PHEV's charging port? No, the board mounts along the lower body and is positioned clear of the charging port and its wiring.
Is the step rated to handle the 09 PHEV's added curb weight from the battery pack? Yes, the mechanism is built to handle typical entry and exit loads regardless of the vehicle's overall weight.
Will installing the running board void any hybrid-system warranty? The kit mounts externally to the body and doesn't involve the hybrid battery or drivetrain, so it shouldn't affect those components.
