Volvo’s plug-in hybrid XC60 and XC90 can really go the distance

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Verge

What happened

Most plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) today get an average of around 30-50 miles of battery-only range: decent, but not mind-blowing.

Key facts

  • Most plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) today get an average of around 30-50 miles of battery-only range: decent, but not mind-blowing.
  • Reported by The Verge and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:14:50 UTC.

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