{"id":83426,"date":"2025-08-31T11:40:27","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T15:40:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=83426"},"modified":"2025-08-31T11:40:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-31T15:40:27","slug":"2026-volvo-xc70-long-range-phev-gets-real-with-125-mile-electric-range","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=83426","title":{"rendered":"2026 Volvo XC70 “long range PHEV” gets real with 125 mile electric range"},"content":{"rendered":"
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With 400 hp and 200 km (125 miles) of all-electric range, Volvo\u2019s new-for-2026 XC70 \u201clong range plug-in hybrid\u201d has made its official debut \u2013\u00a0and the order books are open. But, unfortunately for American fans of Swedish metal, it\u2019s not available here. Yet.<\/p>\n

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Volvo first teased the new XC70 as a China-only model back in May<\/a>, resurrecting an iconic name for the brand and representing an important product addition to the lineup and developed to meet the growing demand for longer-range plug-in hybrids in that market. A lot has changed since then, however \u2013\u00a0and with the looming threat of tariffs and trade wars on the one hand plus<\/em> an increasing appetite for EREVs and PHEVs globally and a new CEO at the helm, Volvo\u2019s new XC70 may yet make it to other markets.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe new XC70 is a very attractive choice for customers who want the benefits of electric driving but are not yet ready to go fully electric,\u201d\u00a0explains H\u00e5kan Samuelsson, new new\/old president and chief executive of Volvo Cars.\u00a0\u201cIt is a cornerstone of our electrified product portfolio, a bridge to fully electric cars for our customers, and it will strengthen our presence in the world\u2019s largest car market.\u201d<\/p>\n

The new XC70 is built on Volvo Cars\u2019 new Scalable Modular Architecture (SMA) platform for plug-in hybrids, which are intended to deliver the environmental and performance benefits of electric drive with the added flexibility of an ICE backup.<\/p>\n

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With 20-30 miles of electric range from a relatively small battery, that promise may ring hollow to many \u2013\u00a0but with 200 km (nearly 125 miles) of range on tap, it feels like it might be real enough this time out. The company claims its \u201cefficient\u201d allows drivers to drive over 1,200 km (nearly 750 miles) without recharging or refueling.<\/p>\n

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Part of those big range numbers is battery and engine tech, sure \u2013\u00a0but another large part is the new Volvo\u2019s aerodynamic efficiency. At the front, a shield-like closed grille that echoes the fully electric Volvo EX90<\/a> and EX30 is paired with an active grille shutter (above) that automatically adjusts to minimize drag and optimize cabin climate and cooling.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the vertical C-shaped taillights at the rear are integrated flush into the rear glass, which Volvo says creates \u201ca sleek, modern look that is both eye-catching and functional.\u201d<\/p>\n

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