VOLVO XC90 T8 TWIN ENGINE: ELECTRIC RANGE & REAL CONSUMPTION TEST PLUGIN-HYBRID

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This review of the Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine plugin-hybrid focuses on its real-world electric range and fuel consumption. The reviewer highlights the impressive combined system output of 470 horsepower. A key takeaway is that achieving the claimed electric range of up to 40 km and a consumption of 2.1 L/100km is realistic, provided the vehicle is charged regularly. The reviewer successfully drove 44 km to pick up a colleague, using 34 km of electric power and the rest on the petrol engine, resulting in a consumption of 1.7 L. The driving experience in electric mode is described as exceptionally silent and stress-free. However, the review points out that the infrastructure for charging is crucial, and the car becomes less efficient when driven with a depleted battery, essentially carrying extra weight. The all-wheel-drive system's unique setup, with no mechanical link between axles, is explained, assuring functionality even with a depleted battery by using the engine to charge it. The reviewer concludes that the XC90 T8 is very efficient with good charging possibilities, especially for daily commutes, but without them, the petrol engine's consumption is comparable to other Volvo models.