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2025 Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid

Plus 4-door SUV AWD 2.0-liter 4 (455 hp) plugin hybrid (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed

MSRP: $58050 ~ $75250

2025 Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid

Other brands have caught up, but Volvo maintains its deserved reputation for safety innovation and quality fit and finish. Volvos also stand out for its attractive exterior styling and for having some of the nicest interiors in the industry, with especially comfortable seats. The brand’s XC line of SUVs range from compact and two-row to midsized and three-row. Volvo also sells sedans and station wagons, along with several EVs, ranging from small to large. Most of Volvo’s new cars scored average or below-average in our reliability rankings, and the infotainment systems on many models are less intuitive than what you’ll find in competitors’ cars. Our testers have also found that Volvos aren’t great at absorbing bumps, and have average fuel economy. Among used Volvos, some models have proven to be reliable enough to earn our recommendation.

Volvo's XC60 is a compact luxury SUV with elegant, high-quality interior. The plug-in hybrid version, badged T8 Recharge has an EPA-estimated 35 mile range on electric power only, after which it transitions to regular hybrid operation and gets 28 mpg. It takes five hours to charge the 18.8 kWh battery on 240 volt power. This semi electric Volvo is very quick and the transitions between electric and gas power are unobtrusive. Handling is taut and responsive. Like the rest of the XC60 line, the car suffers from convoluted and distracting controls and a stiff ride. The small infotainment screen and lack of wireless CarPlay show the XC60's age. The cabin benefits from very comfortable and supportive seats, a clean, stylish Scandinavian-inspired interior design, and a nicely finished cargo hold. For 2025, the PHEV version is no longer called the Recharge.


Car Specifications

AC Acceptance Rate (kW)3.6
AC Charge Speed @ 32A6.7
AC Charge Speed @ 40A6.7
AC Charge Speed @ 50A6.7
AC Charge Speed @ 80A6.7
Adaptive Regenerative BrakingNA
Air Pollution Score6
Battery Capacity (kWh)14.7
Cargo Volume34.0
Charge Port LocationFront Left Middle
Coast ModeNA
Daily Range25
DC Acceptance Rate (kW)0.0
DC Charge Speed @ 150kW0.0
DC Charge Speed @ 350kW0.0
DC Charge Speed @ 50kW0.0
DC Charge Speed Tesla NACS0.0
EPA City MPG28
EPA City MPGe66
EPA Combined MPG28
EPA Combined MPGe63
EPA Highway MPG28
EPA Highway MPGe60
EPA Mile Per kWh1.87
Front Head Room5.0
Front Leg Room43.0
Front Shoulder Room58.0
Greenhouse Gas Score9
Height65
Length185
Max AC Charge Rate Miles Added per Hour6.7
Max Load950
Max Seating Capacity5
One Pedal DriveYes
Plug TypeJ1772
Range EPA Electric Miles35
Rear Head Room4.0
Rear Leg Room28.5
Rear Shoulder Room56.0
Regenerative Braking Levels0
SmartwayYes
Weight4725
Wheel Base113
Width79

Fuel Economy Specifications

Annual Energy Consumption (kWh)6415.0
Annual Energy Cost (Dollar)960.0
Annual Energy PHEV Cost843.0
Annual Fuel Consumption (Gal)430.0
Annual Fuel Cost (Dollar)1745.0
Annual Fuel Energy Cost1060.0
Cruse Range (Miles)35
Energy Cost per 25 Miles2.0
Fuel Cost per 25 Miles4.0

Ratings

Category Car Count20
Category NameLuxury compact SUVs
Overall Rank6
Overall Test Score Max83.0
Overall Test Score Min46.0
Primary Car TypeSUVs
Road Test Rank1
Road Test Score Max90.0
Road Test Score Min56.0

Test Results

Acceleration 0-60 MPH (secs)4.8
Avoidance Speed (MPH)51.5
Braking from 60 MPH (ft)129
City MPG21
Highway MPG34
Overall MPG28