Volvo’s plug-in hybrid XC60 and XC90 can really go the distance
The short version
- With hybrid sales dominating the market today, Volvo is out to prove that its PHEVs can push the limits of what's possible.
- Today, the Swedish automaker revealed the updated PHEV versions of its popular XC60 and XC90 SUVs are its first "long range plug-in hybrids," delivering class-leading ranges of 78…
- That's more than double the electric range of previous PHEV variant.
- The numbers are still preliminary and based on EPA testing standards.
- But if confirmed, they would … Read the full story at The Verge.
The story
Most plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) today get an average of around 30-50 miles of battery-only range: decent, but not mind-blowing. With hybrid sales dominating the market today, Volvo is out to prove that its PHEVs can push the limits of what's possible.
Today, the Swedish automaker revealed the updated PHEV versions of its popular XC60 and XC90 SUVs are its first "long range plug-in hybrids," delivering class-leading ranges of 78 miles and 73 miles, respectively. That's more than double the electric range of previous PHEV variant. The numbers are still preliminary and based on EPA testing standards. But if confirmed, they would …
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