Volvo Unveils Updated Plug-In Hybrid XC60 and XC90 With Extended Electric Range
The Swedish automaker says its refreshed PHEV models aim to surpass the typical 30-50 mile battery-only range seen across most of the segment.
Volvo has revealed updated plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) versions of its XC60 and XC90 SUVs, according to a report from The Verge. The company said the new models are designed to extend battery-only driving range well beyond what is typical in the current PHEV market.
The Verge reported that most plug-in hybrids on the market today offer an average electric-only range of roughly 30 to 50 miles, a figure the outlet described as solid but not exceptional. Volvo, according to the report, is positioning its updated PHEVs as an effort to push beyond those limits at a time when hybrid vehicle sales are dominating broader market trends.
Specific performance figures, pricing and availability details for the updated XC60 and XC90 PHEVs were not included in the available excerpt of the report. The Verge indicated that Volvo made the announcement as part of a broader push to demonstrate the capabilities of its plug-in hybrid lineup.
The XC60 and XC90 are among Volvo's most popular models, and plug-in hybrid variants of both vehicles have been part of the automaker's lineup for several years as it works to transition its fleet toward electrification.
Further details on the technical specifications and market rollout of the updated models were not immediately available.
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