2025 Volvo XC60 Plug-In Hybrid

Is the 2025 Volvo XC60 Plug-In Hybrid a Good SUV?

"The XC60 T8 PHEV's vital signs are undoubtedly strong — we're talking 36 miles of electric range, 455 horsepower and 0-60 in the mid-4-second range. On the other hand, the current XC60 generation is coming up on a decade of production, which is an eternity in car years. You can see its age in the smallish touchscreen, for example, even though Volvo's timeless styling otherwise does a good job of masking it. We wouldn't discourage you from buying an XC60 PHEV, but it's getting harder to make the case when the competition has long since moved on to newer platforms."—Ranked #3 out of 5 Compact Luxury PHEV SUVs

Which 2025 Volvo XC60 Plug-In Hybrid Should I Buy?

MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. There's only one standalone version of the 2025 Volvo XC60 Plug-In Hybrid, and here it is, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.

2025 Volvo XC60 T8 (Plug-In Hybrid AWD)

• Base Price: $58,050
• EV Range: 36 mi
• MPG Combined: 28
• Drive Type: All-wheel drive
• Engine: 2.0-liter inline-4
• Aspiration: Turbocharged
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic
• Horsepower: 455 
• Torque: 523 lb⁠-⁠ft
• 0-60: 4.5 sec
• Weight: 4,660 lbs
• Length: 185.4 in
• Towing Capacity: 3,500 lbs

The XC60 T8 PHEV costs a lot more than the regular XC60 B5, but it gives you a lot more, too. With 36 miles of electric range, the plug-in XC60 has enough juice to keep you away from the gas station for weeks, if not months — and in gas-electric hybrid mode, it returns a healthy 28 mpg in mixed driving. Remarkably swift acceleration is another feather in the XC60 PHEV's cap.