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Volvo Unveils Long-Range Plug-In Hybrids for XC60 and XC90
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In Short: Volvo has unveiled new long-range plug-in hybrid powertrains for its XC60 and XC90 SUVs, significantly increasing their electric driving range.
Volvo has unveiled new long-range plug-in hybrid powertrains for its XC60 and XC90 SUVs, significantly increasing their electric driving range. The XC60 T8 now features a 37.9 kWh (net) battery pack, providing an electric driving range of 78 miles (125 km), according to the Environmental Protection Agency test cycle. This is a substantial improvement from the previous 17 miles (27 km) of EV range. The XC90 also benefits from a larger battery, offering a maximum electric range of up to 160 km.
The styling changes are more subtle, but the new powertrain is most welcome, as it more than doubles the real-world electric range. Volvo claims that the new long-range PHEVs use larger, floor-integrated batteries and more powerful electric motors than the existing plug-in hybrid models. For the XC60, it is offered in two trims: the T6 AWD and T8 AWD, with the long-range version boasting a 0-100km/h time of 4.8 seconds in the most powerful spec.
Volvo has opened order books for the new SUVs, including Black Edition variants, in selected markets, with production scheduled to begin later this autumn. The XC60 has a maximum electric range of up to 200 km, while the XC90 can go up to 160 km. The XC60 T8 features a 41.2 kWh battery pack, which should be enough for three days of daily driving, given the median US Volvo driver commute is 22 miles (35 km) round-trip.
While the XC40 received updates yesterday, today it's the turn of the XC60 and XC90. These models are crucial for Volvo, with over 2.7 million XC60s sold worldwide by the end of last year. The refreshed Volvos also get new infotainment systems with Gemini onboard, enhancing the driving experience.
What's confirmed
- Volvo has unveiled new long-range plug-in hybrid powertrains for its XC60 and XC90 SUVs, significantly increasing their electric driving range. The XC60 T8 now features a 37.9 kWh (net) battery pack, providing an electric driving range of 78 miles (125 km), according to the Environmental Protection Agency test cycle. This is a substantial improvement from the previous 17 miles (27 km) of EV range. The XC90 also benefits from a larger battery, offering a maximum electric range of up to 160 km.
- The styling changes are more subtle, but the new powertrain is most welcome, as it more than doubles the real-world electric range. Volvo claims that the new long-range PHEVs use larger, floor-integrated batteries and more powerful electric motors than the existing plug-in hybrid models. For the XC60, it is offered in two trims: the T6 AWD and T8 AWD, with the long-range version boasting a 0-100km/h time of 4.8 seconds in the most powerful spec.
- Volvo has opened order books for the new SUVs, including Black Edition variants, in selected markets, with production scheduled to begin later this autumn. The XC60 has a maximum electric range of up to 200 km, while the XC90 can go up to 160 km. The XC60 T8 features a 41.2 kWh battery pack, which should be enough for three days of daily driving, given the median US Volvo driver commute is 22 miles (35 km) round-trip.
- While the XC40 received updates yesterday, today it's the turn of the XC60 and XC90. These models are crucial for Volvo, with over 2.7 million XC60s sold worldwide by the end of last year. The refreshed Volvos also get new infotainment systems with Gemini onboard, enhancing the driving experience.
What's still developing
- The most significant change is invisible, but it’s the much larger-capacity lithium-ion battery that powers the electric motor side of the XC60 T8’s plug-in hybrid powertrain.
- The long-range version is powered by a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged engine paired with a 41.2kWh battery pack and a 130kW electric motor.
- The XC90 is available in a single PHEV trim alongside the mild-hybrid powertrain.