US EditionChina's New Volvo XC70 SUV Is A Handsome Extended-Range Plug-In Hybrid That Hopefully Previews PHEVs We'll Actually Get
The Volvo XC70 features a 200 km electric range under the CLTC cycle and over 745 miles total range, offering fast and bi-directional charging, and is positioned between the XC60 and XC90.
- On Wednesday, Volvo Cars revealed the new Volvo XC70 as a long-range PHEV offering over 200 km of electric range under the CLTC test cycle; production and pre-orders are underway in China.
- Following Volvo's retreat from an EV-only timeline, the company built the XC70 to meet growing demand for longer-range plug-in hybrids, especially from China and plug-in hybrid customers.
- Technically, the XC70 supports fast charging , offers bi-directional charging for external devices, and sits on Volvo's Scalable Modular Architecture .
- Looking to markets abroad, Volvo says the XC70 will come to Europe later, but tariffs on Chinese-made cars over 100% make U.S. sales unlikely and push European prices north of $40,000.
- Looking ahead, Volvo positions the XC70 as a 'bridge to fully electric cars' and a 'cornerstone' of its electrified lineup; it will compete with Lynk & Co 08 and may enter Australia if right-hand drive is viable.
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Volvo Cars Reveals the New XC70 PHEV - CleanTechnica
The new Volvo XC70 SUV is Volvo Cars’ first long-range plug-in hybrid, offering an all-electric driving range of over 200km under the CLTC testing cycle — the longest of any Volvo plug-in hybrid to date. Blending the latest technology, advanced safety and Scandinavian design, the new XC70 is a perfect ... [continued] The post Volvo Cars Reveals the New XC70 PHEV appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Volvo CX70. Photo: courtesy Volvo. The Swedish automotive company, Volvo Cars, introduced the new Volvo XC70 SUV, the first long-range plug-in hybrid with a fully electric driving range of more than 200 km according to the CLTC test cycle, the largest of any plug-in hybrid of the brand to date. The new vehicle combines the latest in technology, advanced safety and Scandinavian design. It has a fast charging option, allowing it to charge from 0 t…
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