Volvo increases the batteries for 2028 XC60 and XC90 plug-in refresh
Summary
Volvo has updated the XC60 and XC90 SUVs for 2028, mainly by increasing their battery size. The new plug-in hybrid models can now drive much farther on electric power alone, with the XC60 reaching up to 78 miles and the XC90 up to 73 miles.Key Facts
- The 2028 Volvo XC60 T8 plug-in hybrid now has a 37.9 kWh battery, up from 14.9 kWh, giving it an electric driving range of 78 miles.
- The XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid also uses the larger 37.9 kWh battery, allowing for 73 miles of electric range.
- The XC60 can travel about 590 miles on a full battery and full gas tank combined.
- Volvo added a new 11.2-inch infotainment screen with a Gemini voice assistant that improves voice control.
- The XC60 will be produced in Volvo’s plant in South Carolina for the first time, alongside production in Sweden.
- Exterior updates include new LED headlights and a slimmer front grille for the XC60.
- The larger battery size supports the median U.S. Volvo driver’s average 22-mile daily commute on electric power alone.
- Volvo promotes these changes as a step toward fully electric vehicles for all customers.
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