Guide to Volvo Plug-in Hybrids

Volvo's cars have always embodied a mature, Scandinavian minimalism, with a focus on human-centric functionality and safety-first innovation.

Clean lines, attention to detail and functional simplicity create a premium, calm and confident aesthetic.

As companies make the transition to fully electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids offer drivers a familiar stepping stone between a traditional combustion engine and an electric car.

Volvo’s PHEVs are designed to be used as if they were fully electric in urban areas, providing all the benefits of an EV, with the reassurance of a combustion engine when needed – but which suits you best?

Volvo XC90

The Volvo XC90 stands out from other SUVs on the market as a bold seven-seater, pairing family-friendly practicality with 455bhp and a sharp, modern appearance.

A 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine works alongside the electric motor to deliver an electric-only range of 32 miles, enough for most drivers to complete a daily commute or their school run without touching a drop of petrol.

The XC90 offers a handsome exterior and an elegant interior, comprised of high-quality materials, atmospheric lighting and multi-zone climate controls, as well as an air purifier to rid the cabin of pollutants.

Volvo XC60

The Volvo XC60 is available in two power outputs, giving drivers the choice between everyday efficiency and impressive performance, both wrapped in the innovative, mid-sized SUV body.

The T6 pairs a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine with their electric motor, producing 350bhp and a 0-60 time of 5.4 seconds, while the T8 gets 455bhp and a brisk 4.6 seconds, with electric-only range stretching to 25 miles depending on the trim.

Boot space is plentiful, with 468-litres with the rear seats up, increasing to around 1,396 with the seats down. The rest of the cabin creates a sense of calm, with full-sized ergonomic seats, convenient storage spots and a sweeping panoramic roof.

Volvo V60

The Volvo V60 is everything a Volvo should be - sleek, safe and sensible. Wrapped in an estate body, the V60 is ideal for drivers after SUV-like versatility without a huge step up in size.

Like the XC60, the handsome estate is offered as either the 350bhp T6 or the 455bhp T8, capable of shooting from 0-60 in just 4.4 seconds. The electric-only range runs up to 18 miles, covering hops around town and school runs on battery power alone.

The estate body puts practicality at the forefront, with 519-litres of boot space with the rear seats up, as well as roomy door pockets, cupholders and a hidden boot floor compartment to store valuables out of sight.

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