{
  "id": 7740730,
  "title": "Plug-in hybrid Volvo XC90’s EV-only range dramatically increases",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/plug-in-hybrid-volvo-xc90s-ev-only-range-dramatically-increases",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T08:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/motoring/more-range-added-to-volvo-xc90-phev/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After 12 years of production, Volvo has introduced a major update to the XC90, marking its third lifecycle refresh. While the exterior and interior of the SUV have remained untouched, significant changes have been made to the battery pack and electric motor, resulting in a substantial increase in the electric-only range. The previous 18.8-kWh battery has been replaced by a larger 42.1-kWh cell, accompanied by an electric motor that now produces 130 kW, up from the previous 107 kW. This upgrade allows the XC90 to achieve an all-electric range of 164 km, compared to the previous 70 km. The 2.0-litre turbocharged engine, which delivers 184kW/360Nm, still powers the T8 plug-in hybrid variant, maintaining a combined output of 340 kW. However, the revised electric hardware boosts the T8's range to 164 km, compared to the previous 70 km. The vehicle remains equipped with an eight-speed Geartronic transmission and delivers 0-100 km/h in 5.2 seconds, with a limited top speed of 180 km/h. The XC90 also retains its mild-hybrid B5 variant, which now offers an additional 10kW/40Nm of power through its 48-volt system. The B5 variant accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 7.7 seconds and maintains a limited top speed of 180 km/h. Pricing for the T8 variant has not been announced, but it is expected to be significantly higher than the current model, which ranges from R1,834,500 to R1,936,500. The B5 variant's price is likely to remain unchanged, with an estimated range of R1,555,500 to R1,657,500. The revised XC90 is set to be available in South Africa starting in the first half of 2027.",
  "summary": "As with the revised XC60, the new long range XC90 will debut in South Africa in the first half of 2027.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}