Plug-In Hybrids With 70+ Miles of Electric Range Are Here Thanks to Volvo

Updated Volvo XC60 and XC90 plug-in hybrids offer 78 and 73 miles of electric range respectively, a record among PHEVs in the US. The battery grew from about 15 to 38 kWh, while total output remains 455 hp. The XC60 also received updated design and a new safety suite.

• XC60 gets 78 miles, XC90 gets 73 miles of electric range, double the previous 32–35 miles
• Usable battery capacity grew from about 15 to 38 kWh
• Total powertrain output is 455 hp
• Previous US PHEV record was Mercedes GLC with 54 miles