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Volvo has unleashed its first long-range plug-in hybrid SUV with the 2025 XC70. According to Volvo, the car is capable of delivering over 200 km of electric-only
driving range (as per CLTC test cycle). This mid-size crossover is riding on the new Scalable Modular Architecture (SMA) platform to address increasing demands for EV ability without making a full plunge into electric propulsion. With fast-charging capability and a combined electric-plus-fuel range exceeding 1,200 km, it covers the distance between current hybrids and all-electric models for buyers not prepared yet to go all the way toward electric driving. Also Read: Updated BMW X5 Launched In India At Rs 1 Crore – What's New?
Volvo XC70 Plug-In Hybrid: Extended Electric Range And Charging Performance
The XC70 has an impressive electric driving range͏ of about 200 km (under the CLTC standard). Since the EV supports fast charging, it only takes 23 minutes to charge from flat to 80%. This model also brings in vehicle-to-load (V2L) technology, which means you can easily power external devices and appliances from your car͏.Volvo XC70 Plug-In Hybrid: Platform And Design
The Volvo XC70 rests on Volvo’s renewed SMA base (which is a far-going plug-in hybrid version of the CMA Evo structure) thus featuring high-level structural adaptability. It displays modern SUV looks by Volvo — “Thor’s Hammer” matrix LED headlamps come with running grille louvers that make the fenders look even better, while making aerodynamics more efficient.Also Read: Are E10 Renault Vehicles Compatible With E20 Fuel? Carmaker Gives Clarity
Volvo XC70 Plug-In Hybrid: Combined Range
Combining both battery and combustion modes, the XC70 has a total range of over 1,200 km. Volvo has labelled the XC70 as a transitional car for customers interested in electrification who are not ready to leap all the way into a fully electric car.Initially, Volvo designed the car for the Chinese market. However, the brand will review possibilities of rolling it out in other markets, depending on how well the model sells.
Stay tuned to Times Now Auto for more updates on the Volvo XC70, plug-in hybrid launches, and the latest in global electric mobility.
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