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Electrification Explained

Mild Hybrids

• What is mild hybrid?
A traditional combustion engine supported by a small electric motor.

• How are they charged?
Through energy recovered from regenerative braking, so you don’t have to plug them in.

• Can they run solely on electric power?
No, the electric motor provides support to improve the engine’s efficiency.

• What models are available?
The line-up consists of three models:

XC40 B3, XC40 B4, XC60 B5, XC90 B5, V60 B5.

Plug-in Hybrid

• What is a plug-in hybrid?
A traditional combustion engine combined with a battery-powered electric motor.

• How are they charged?
By being plugged in, or through regenerative braking while on the move, or the car can charge the battery from the engine. This means you can leave a city on electric, use the combustion engine for the motorway while charging the battery, ready for the drive through the next city!

• Can they run solely on electric power?
Yes, for short journeys of up to 46 miles, dependent on the model.

• What models are available?

XC60 T6 , XC60 T8, XC90 T8, V60 T6, V60 T8.

Pure Electric

• What is pure electric?
Powered by a plug-in battery and propelled by electric motors only.

• How are they charged?
By being plugged in, and through regenerative braking while on the move.

• How long can I drive before I need to recharge the battery?
The pure electric EX40 has a range of over 350 miles.

• What models are available?
Volvo’s fully electric lineup combines Scandinavian design, advanced safety, and zero-emission performance across a growing range of models. From compact city SUVs to luxury family vehicles and executive saloons, there’s an electric Volvo to suit every lifestyle.

EX30, EX40, EC40, EX90, ES90 coming soon...

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