Volvo Teases 13 Electrified Models, Refreshes XC60 and XC90 PHEVs
Volvo's newly refreshed XC60 and XC90 plug-in hybrids extend electric range to as much as 78 miles, while the company also signals a broader push with 13 new electrified vehicles by 2030.
Volvo is pursuing two parallel product efforts. The company has teased a broader lineup of 13 new electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles due by 2030, featuring a new design direction and revamped interiors. Alongside that longer-term plan, Volvo has also unveiled a mid-cycle refresh of its XC60 and XC90 plug-in hybrid SUVs at an event in London.
The sources agree that the refreshed XC60 and XC90 mark a major step up for Volvo's plug-in lineup. Electrek reports that the new models offer up to 78 miles of electric range, which it says makes them the longest-range electric PHEVs in America and puts them ahead of the Toyota RAV4. CleanTechnica describes the upgrade as a significant increase in full-electric range, though its report does not cite the same 78-mile figure.
The main difference is scope: the teaser announcement covers Volvo's wider vehicle strategy through 2030, while the other two reports focus on the specific XC60 and XC90 refresh. Volvo's teaser also mentions a surprise inside the redesigned interior, but does not say what it is.
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