![]() “This upgrade will show so many the benefits of an electric future, and serve as a stepping stone on their own journey toward full electrification.”Ĭustomer research shows that Volvo Cars’ plug-in hybrids are already now driven around half of the time in pure electric mode. “For many customers, a plug-in hybrid is their first experience in driving electric,” said Anders Gustafsson, President & CEO, Volvo Car USA. By 2030, it plans to become a fully electric car company. By 2025 it aims to sell 1.2 million cars globally, with at least half being fully electric cars. Volvo Cars is committed to becoming a leader in the fast-growing premium electric car market. Even when the car is not plugged in, drivers are able to pre-heat or pre-cool the cabin remotely via the Volvo Cars app while maintaining all-electric driving range. The extra battery capacity also comes in useful on cold winter days, as well as in scorching heat. ![]() This feature will initially be available on the Volvo XC60 and S90 plug-in hybrids. The function, already seen on pure electric Volvo models, gives the driver the option of controlling both acceleration and deceleration with only the accelerator pedal. The suite of upgrades includes the addition of one-pedal drive, which can help deliver an especially smooth and intuitive driving experience. Together with the three-layer battery, the upgraded e-motor also enables better all-wheel drive capability which can prove particularly useful at low speeds, when towing, or when driving on slippery roads that demand extra traction and stability. The new and improved e-motor increases the power in the rear wheels by approximately 65 percent, enhancing performance and drivability in all scenarios. Besides the new powertrain, new upgrades include one-pedal drive capability on XC60 and S90 models. The additional electric power results in a total combined output of 455 hp for Recharge T8 AWD models, making these the most powerful Volvo cars ever produced. Improvements to the Recharge T8 AWD plug-in hybrid powertrain include a new long-range battery, featuring a third layer of cells to increase nominal energy from 11.6 kWh to 18.8 kWh, and a more powerful rear electric motor now delivering 143 hp (up from 87 hp). Additionally, all Recharge T8 models now qualify for the full $7,500 federal tax credit. ![]() For those with access to charging at home or at their workplace, this means that the majority of average daily driving can be completed on pure electric power. Volvo Cars’ new and improved hybrid powertrain brings the all-electric range up to an EPA estimated 35-41 miles when driven in pure mode, depending on model, on a single full charge. in its 90 and 60 Series models, significantly extending electric range while lowering carbon dioxide emissions, increasing performance, and improving drivability. (March 14, 2022) Volvo Car USA has announced that a new, improved Recharge plug-in hybrid powertrain is coming to the U.S.
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