Volvo is planning on launching a plug-in hybrid version of all of its new models over the next five years. That project will be spearheaded by a new all-electric SUV which is expected in 2019.
Volvo is planning on launching a plug-in hybrid version of all of its new models
The vehicle is intended to be a rival for Tesla and should have a range of 325 miles, with premium performance and a quick charging system.
Before that, Volvo has already launched the XC90 T8 Twin Engine all-wheel drive model in Sweden and that will arrive in the UK in January.
This plug-in electric vehicle has a pure electric range of 25 miles. It produces 407bhp and emits just 49g/km of CO2, giving a combined fuel consumption figure of over 100mpg.
The vehicle is intended to be a rival for Tesla
A plug-in version of the upcoming big saloon, the S90, is expected soon.
With more compact premium Volvos getting this treatment, Volvo believes that the period 2020-2025 will be the period when electric vehicles gain acceptance in the mass market.
