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Volvo increases the batteries for 2028 XC60 and XC90 plug-in refresh
arstechnica.com • • business
Key Points:
- Volvo has introduced updated versions of its XC60 and XC90 SUVs, featuring subtle styling changes and significantly improved plug-in hybrid powertrains with more than double the real-world electric range.
- The XC60 T8 now includes a 37.9 kWh battery, boosting its electric range to 78 miles (125 km) per EPA testing, compared to 35 miles in the previous model, enabling up to three days of typical US commuting on electric power alone.
- Production of the XC60 will expand to Volvo’s South Carolina plant to better serve the US market amid current tariff policies, complementing existing production in Sweden.
- Both the XC60 and XC90 receive a new 11.2-inch infotainment system with the Gemini voice assistant, which offers improved conversational control over the Android Automotive OS.
- Volvo emphasizes these upgrades as part of its strategy to offer strong electrified options across its SUV lineup, supporting a transition toward full electrification for all customers.
