Volvo electric cars

The Volvo electric car line-up at Waylands

​Volvo leads the charge as we venture into an era of environmentally conscious mobility. New Volvo electric cars combine Scandinavian design, advanced safety, and zero-emission performance. For compact city SUVs to luxury family vehicles and executive saloons, there’s an electric Volvo to suit every lifestyle. Meanwhile, the hybrid range offers efficiency and flexibility for those who are curious about electrification but aren’t ready to go fully electric just yet.

Volvo’s approach to electrification

Volvo is taking a bold lead with electrification in the automotive industry. They aim for 90-100% of their global sales volume to consist of electric cars and plug-in hybrids by 2030, with the remaining 0-10% made up of mild hybrid models. Their long-term aim is to become a fully electric car company, reaching net zero by 2040, driving the sector forward, and improving air quality in our cities.

Buying an electric or hybrid car from Waylands

It’s easy to buy an electric or hybrid Volvo from Waylands. We represent Volvo in Bristol, Gloucester, Newbury, Oxford, Reading and Swindon and pride ourselves on our outstanding customer service and value for money, creating a memorable experience for all visitors to our showrooms.

Don’t want to leave the comfort of your home? Our simple, intuitive and secure online buying system will guide you through each step, and our expert team is on hand should you have a question.

All of our friendly team are fully EV trained, making sustainable driving accessible and convenient for everyone.

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Which Volvo cars are electric?

• The Volvo EX30 is a small electric SUV. Comfortable, easy to drive, and with a competitive entry-level price, it delivers impressive performance with quick acceleration. Its range starts at around 209 miles for the single motor powertrain.

• The Volvo EX40 is a family SUV and the electric version of the XC40. Its roomy interior and smooth performance mean it’s a pleasure to drive (or be driven around in), and lots of the features designed for comfort are available with the entry-level trim. Its range starts at around 296 miles for the single motor powertrain.

• The Volvo EX90 is an electric SUV with Volvo’s highest safety standards yet. The advanced features incorporate their lidar remote sensing system, which can detect pedestrians up to 250 metres away. The EX90 charges 10-80% in 30 minutes with fast charging, and has a range of up to 374.1 miles.

• The Volvo ES90 is a premium electric sedan. Volvo’s most aerodynamic car to date, its elegant design is practical yet refined, with space for the entire family and plenty of room in the 446-litre boot. Charge 10-80% in just 22 minutes using fast charging, and set off on long trips in confidence with a range of up to 435 miles.

• The Volvo EC40 is an electric coupé SUV, previously known as the C40 Recharge. It offers a quiet, composed ride. There’s plenty of equipment, including built-in Google Maps that’s tailored to EV driving and shows nearby charging points, and cameras that make manoeuvring a breeze. Its range starts at around 299 miles for the single motor powertrain.

Which Volvo cars are hybrid?

• The Volvo XC60 is a midsize SUV. Choose the plug-in hybrid and handle your daily drive on all-electric power, then switch to the combustion engine for long journeys. The mild hybrid uses its system to provide smooth assistance during acceleration and refines the stop/start function. Inside the sophisticated cabin, intuitive infotainment, standard advanced safety features and thoughtful storage simplify every trip and let you drive with confidence.

• The Volvo XC90 is a seven-seater SUV available as a plug-in hybrid and mild hybrid. A blend of practicality and Scandinavian luxury, it has plenty of space for all the family and their luggage, with a refined driving experience and plenty of features to help you feel composed behind the wheel.

• The Volvo V60 is a plug-in hybrid estate car. It feels dynamic to drive while remaining balanced and comfortable, giving you confidence on the road. And, of course, it has the classic Volvo combination of modern Scandinavian design and practical features. Choose between the V60 Plus and the V60 Ultra.

• The Volvo V90 is a luxury plug-in hybrid estate car. Its smooth, comfortable ride and serene, minimalist cabin bring true enjoyment to driving, and there are all the intuitive technological features you’d expect. Choose between the V90 Plus and the V90 Ultra.

Our partnerships and offers

At Waylands Volvo, we’re committed to reducing environmental impact and improving urban air quality, so we’re thrilled to offer exclusive partnerships with Zoom EV and Ohme. These collaborations bring exclusive offers and savings on various home charging points, public charging, EV parking, charging cables and more.

Zoom EV

Make your transition to driving an EV as straightforward as possible with the free Waylands EV Bundle, available with every electric or hybrid purchase. It could save you up to £750 during your first year of ownership and includes:

• Home charging – you’ll gain access to perks to make light work of installing and using home charging points, including exclusive discounts with leading providers.
• Public charging – get discounted public charging rates across popular providers.
• EV energy tariffs – access OVO’s Fix and Drive v2 tariff, which gives you enough free electricity to drive for up to 8,000 miles when you charge your EV during off-peak hours.
• Nationwide parking – enjoy discounted parking with Q-Park.

It’s easy to get your bundle: when you buy your vehicle from Waylands, our friendly Sales Specialists will ask you to fill out a simple form and Zoom EV will issue the bundle to you.

Ohme

Add the cost of an Ohme home charger to your finance balance. Charge via the mobile app or LCD screen, schedule charging, set maximum price caps, and make home charging easy and convenient.

Electrification explained

Mild hybrid

What is a mild hybrid?

A mild hybrid has a traditional combustion engine supported by a small electric motor.

How is a mild hybrid charged?

Mild hybrids are charged through energy recovered from regenerative braking, which works by capturing the energy lost during braking and storing it. You don’t have to plug a mild hybrid in.

Can mild hybrids run solely on electric power?

No, the electric motor provides support to improve the engine’s efficiency.

Plug-in hybrid

What is a plug-in hybrid?

A plug-in hybrid consists of a traditional combustion engine combined with a battery-powered electric motor.

How is a plug-in hybrid charged?

As the name indicates, a plug-in hybrid can be charged by being plugged in, as well as through regenerative braking while on the move, or the car charging the battery from the engine. This means you can leave a city on electric, then use the combustion engine for the motorway while charging the battery, ready for the drive through the next city.

Can plug-in hybrids run solely on electric power?

Yes, for short journeys. The exact mileage depends on the model.

Electric

What is an electric car?

An electric car is powered by a plug-in battery and only propelled by electric motors.

How is an electric car charged?

Electric cars are charged by being plugged in, and through regenerative braking while on the move.

How far can I drive an electric car before I need to recharge the battery?

That depends on the range of the make and model. For example, the Volvo EX40 has a range of 296 miles.

Frequently asked questions

Cost

Why is the initial price so much higher?

Electric cars are relatively new, especially compared to cars with petrol and diesel engines, and the new technology has a large amount of research and development investment behind it. The price gap is expected to shrink as technology advances.

The battery is the most expensive part of the car, and Volvo ensures all the material within their battery cells is ethically sourced and can be traced using blockchain. In 2024, they announced a ‘battery passport’ to track the origins of the raw materials used.

Production

Where are Volvo electric cars made?

Volvo’s production plants are in Gothenburg, Sweden; Ghent, Belgium; South Carolina, US; and Chengdu, Daqing and Taizhou, China.

Battery

Is there a warranty on the battery?

There’s an eight-year warranty on Volvo batteries, and also a 100,000 mile warranty, whichever comes first. The battery's integrity is thoroughly checked when the vehicle is serviced.

Does the battery get worse over time?

Battery technology has evolved hugely. Although there will be certain amounts of degradation with every battery cell, there should be no noticeable drop-off until well outside the warranty period (eight years/100,000 miles, whichever comes first).

Can the battery get recycled after use?

Yes, EV and hybrid car batteries can be recycled after use. They are safely broken down into their different components, which can be used for a number of purposes. For example, lead can be made into new batteries, and plastic can be made into battery cases or car parts. Some car batteries can be repurposed as solar storage batteries.

Charging

What type of plug do Volvo EVs use?

Volvo EVs charge using a Type 2 connector. One end is plugged into the car and the other end is plugged into a charging point (this can be at home, at work, or at a public charging point).

Can Volvo EVs use rapid chargers?

Yes. In addition to a Type 2 connector, Volvo EVs come with a CCS connector for rapid charging.

How much does it cost to charge an EV?

The cost of charging an EV can vary depending on a number of factors. If you do most of your charging at home then it can be cheaper to run an EV than a traditional petrol or diesel car, especially if you do this overnight when it costs less.

If you charge it at home using a home wallbox charger, the cost will be affected by:

• The cost of buying and installing the home wallbox charger. This is a one-off cost and is safer and more energy efficient than using a domestic plug socket.
• Your energy tariff. Some tariffs are specifically for EV drivers and offer reduced prices during off-peak hours, such as overnight, so you can charge your car for less.
• The size of your car’s battery. The larger the battery, the more electricity is needed to fully charge it.

At public charging points, the cost will be affected by:

• The size of your car’s battery. A larger battery takes longer to charge.
• The battery’s capacity. The more miles you can travel per kWh charged, the less it will cost.
• The network available and how much they charge for electricity. This is very similar to how petrol stations set their own charges.
• The location of the public charging point. Motorway service station charging points are often the most expensive and can have time limits, but there also tends to be more charging points available.

What's the infrastructure of public charging where I live?

ZapMap has a mobile app and a web map that will tell you what chargers are nearby, which ones are private or public, and whether any are out of order.

Range

What affects the range of an EV?

• Battery size – generally, the bigger the battery, the further the EV can travel on a single charge. Battery size is measured in kWh.
• Vehicle size – bigger cars weigh more and so they require more energy to pull away and accelerate. Large tyres can also affect the range, as they create more resistance and so require more energy to keep the car moving.
• Outside temperatures – very cold and very hot temperatures can reduce range. When it’s cold, the car uses more heat to keep the interior at a comfortable temperature, whereas when it’s hot the car uses air conditioning for the same purpose – both these actions require more energy.
• Driving style – accelerate gently and use regenerative braking to get closer to the published range figures.

Fuel type

What are the differences between an EV and a hybrid?

An EV is a vehicle that runs purely off a battery, whereas a hybrid runs off a combustion engine and also a battery.

Does a hybrid make more sense for me?

A hybrid is a great stepping stone to an electric car. For short journeys into/around town, you may want to reserve your fuel levels and run your car using the battery, but use petrol for longer journeys, whilst charging the battery. Daily use will give you a great idea of the principles of charging and whether you would like to take the next step to a full EV.

The environment

What is the environmental impact of electric and hybrid cars?

An electric car produces no carbon emissions, and you’ll reduce your carbon footprint more if you charge the battery using renewable electricity. Hybrid cars produce some emissions, but they consume less fuel than traditional petrol and diesel cars because of the electric motor.

Clean Air Zones

What are Clean Air Zones?

A Clean Air Zone is an area where drivers of vehicles that don’t meet the emissions standards must pay to drive. There are four Clean Air Zone classes.

• Class A: Buses, coaches, taxis, private hire vehicles
• Class B: Buses, coaches, taxis, private hire vehicles, heavy goods vehicles
• Class C: Buses, coaches, taxis, private hire vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, vans, minibuses
• Class D: Buses, coaches, taxis, private hire vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, vans, minibuses, cars, motorcycles if the local authority decides to include them

Which UK cities have Clean Air Zones?

The following cities currently have Clean Air Zones in effect.

Are any vehicles exempt from Clean Air Zones?

Yes, certain vehicles are exempt from Clean Air Zone charges. You are automatically exempt if your vehicle meets one of the following criteria:

• Ultra-low emission
• Registered as a disabled tax class or disabled passenger tax class vehicle
• Registered as a military vehicle
• Registered as a historic vehicle
• Retrofitted with CVRAS-approved technology (CVRAS stands for Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme)
• Some types of agricultural vehicle

What should businesses managing multiple vehicles do about Clean Air Zones?

Businesses operating two or more UK-registered vehicles can set up a Clean Air Zone account to manage payments more efficiently. Once registered, you can:

• Upload multiple number plates via spreadsheet, or enter them individually
• View charges for each vehicle in each zone
• Add and remove vehicles from your fleet
• Invite up to 10 users to help manage the account
• Set up direct debit payments
• Access maps and zone information
• Check for vehicle-specific exemptions

To register, you need to provide your company name and a valid email address.

What is the Zero Emission Zone?

The Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) is a scheme operating in Oxford. Fully electric vehicles (as well as those that qualify for exemption) can be used without charge, but petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles are subject to a daily charge if they drive in the ZEZ between 7am and 7pm. Some vehicles are eligible for a discount, which should be applied for in advance.

What is the Low Emission Zone?

The Low Emission Zone covers most of Greater London. It is different from ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone), which operates in the same area but has stricter standards. The LEZ focuses on vehicles that cause heavier pollution, like lorries, buses and coaches, while ULEZ applies to most vehicles. Both zones have a daily charge for vehicles that don’t meet their standards.

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