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Volvo's Updated XC60 and XC90 Plug-In Hybrids Claim Up to 78 Miles of Electric Range

Volvo says its updated XC60 and XC90 plug-in hybrids will offer 78 and 73 miles of electric range, with production starting in late 2026.

AI News Feed · 2026-09-15 17:01

Volvo claims that if the figures are confirmed, the XC60 and XC90 will have the longest electric range of any plug-in hybrids available in the American market. The numbers are more than double the electric range of the previous PHEV variants, according to The Verge. Engadget reported that the previous XC60 offered 35 miles on a charge. The XC60's total range is 590 miles on a full charge and full tank of gas, while the XC90's total range is 560 miles, Engadget said.

The added electric range comes from a larger battery pack. Both models get a 41.2-kilowatt-hour battery, of which 37.9 kWh is usable, integrated directly into the floor. Volvo says the packaging improves efficiency and allows more energy to reach the motors. The Verge reported that the motors are also more powerful, while Engadget said total system output remains 455 horsepower through all four wheels. The powertrain still pairs a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with electric motors. The XC60 T8 can accelerate from a standstill to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, while the XC90 T8 does it in 4.9 seconds, according to Engadget.

Volvo will continue to offer mild hybrid options for buyers who do not want a plug. The XC60 B5 has 247 horsepower, 266 pound-feet of torque and an EPA rating of 26 mpg combined. The XC90 B5 also has 247 horsepower, and a quicker B6 mild hybrid offers 295 horsepower, according to Engadget.

The XC60 receives a broader styling update. Volvo redesigned the grille, front bumper, hood, front wings, rear bumper, tailgate and wheels, and refined the Thor's Hammer LED headlight signature. New active-matrix LED headlights can dim individual sections to avoid blinding oncoming traffic. The rear also gets a new liftgate, bumper and LED taillights. Volvo's designers removed creases, vents and other visual details in pursuit of a simpler look. The XC90's exterior changes are much smaller: Engadget reported that the only visible difference is a new Long Range badge at the back.

Inside, both SUVs carry over an 11.2-inch vertical display and a Google-powered infotainment system, now with Google's Gemini chatbot as a voice assistant. Volvo was one of the first automakers to adopt Google software for its infotainment systems. The volume knob and the few remaining physical controls stay in place, Engadget said.

The XC60 also gets an updated sensor package. It adds a radar sensor in the nose, upgraded cameras for 360-degree awareness and a more powerful processor to combine the data. The changes enable a new lane-change assist feature that can handle highway lane changes when directed by the driver. Volvo also lists automatic emergency steering and braking, collision prevention and a door-opening cyclist alert. The new processor is intended to support future features through over-the-air updates.

Volvo is positioning the plug-in hybrids as a practical middle ground as it develops fully electric models. The automaker hopes stronger hybrid sales can help fund future EVs including the EX50, EX60 and a new affordable model that will replace the EX30. Pricing for the updated XC60 and XC90 has not been announced. Engadget noted that the 2026 XC60 T8 starts at $62,545.