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Volvo Converts XC60 and XC90 Into Long‑Range Plug‑In Hybrids

A much larger battery is meant to let many U.S. drivers cover daily trips on electric power and signals Volvo’s shift toward long‑range PHEVs.

Overview

  • Volvo confirmed that the 2028 XC60 and XC90 plug‑in hybrids will use a 37.9 kWh usable floor‑mounted battery, more than double the prior usable capacity.
  • Both models keep their turbocharged four‑cylinder engines, standard all‑wheel drive and the same 455 hp combined output as before.
  • Volvo said production starts this fall with U.S. sales expected in early 2027, and it quoted total combined range figures of roughly 590 miles for the XC60 and 560 miles for the XC90.
  • Charging detail is limited to home and Level‑2 times — under six hours on Level‑2 and about four hours with a stronger 16‑amp home charger — and the company did not confirm DC fast‑charging capability.
  • Reported all‑electric range numbers diverge across outlets, with EPA-style figures reported near 78 miles for the XC60 and 73 miles for the XC90 while other reports cite much higher claims, and actual emissions gains will depend on whether owners regularly plug in.