# Volvo XC60 Recharge

> The Volvo XC60 Recharge (now T8 Plug-In Hybrid) is Volvo's best-selling car of all time - a compact luxury SUV with 455 horsepower, 35+ miles of electric-only range, and Scandinavian design chops that out-muscle every rival in its class while quietly winning World Car of the Year 2018.

- **Created by:** Volvo Cars
- **Launched:** 2018
- **Platforms:** hardware
- **Pricing:** Paid - 2025 MSRP starts at $58,050 (Core), $62,600 (Plus), $67,850 (Ultra), $68,950 (Ultra Black Edition), $75,250 (Polestar Engineered). 2026 refresh starts at $61,150 (Core) up to $79,800 (Polestar Engineered). Destination fee ~$1,395 additional.
- **Key features:** T8 Twin-Engine AWD, 35+ Mile Electric Range, Pilot Assist, Oncoming Lane Mitigation, Google Built-In

## Features

- **T8 Twin-Engine AWD** — 455 hp combined output from a supercharged/turbocharged 2.0L engine plus a 143-hp rear electric motor; 4.5-second 0-60 mph, standard all-wheel drive.
- **35+ Mile Electric Range** — 18.8 kWh battery delivers up to 35-36 miles EPA all-electric range; total range up to 560 miles combined with fuel tank.
- **Pilot Assist** — Semi-autonomous highway driving assistance with adaptive cruise control and lane-centering (Plus trim and above).
- **Oncoming Lane Mitigation** — World-first system that actively steers you back if you drift into oncoming traffic - standard on all XC60s.
- **Google Built-In** — Android Automotive OS with native Google Maps, Assistant, and Play Store; wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto also supported.
- **City Safety** — Standard auto-emergency braking system that detects vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and large animals.
- **HEPA Air Purifier** — Hospital-grade PM2.5 cabin air filtration (Plus trim and above) - unique in the segment.
- **Polestar Engineered Trim** — Ohlins performance dampers (MotoGP-spec brand), unique diamond-cut 21-inch wheels, gold seat belt webbing, enhanced braking.
- **Bowers & Wilkins / Harman Kardon Audio** — 600W Harman Kardon 14-speaker system standard on Ultra; Bowers & Wilkins available as upgrade option.
- **Over-the-Air Updates** — Software updates delivered wirelessly, keeping infotainment and driver-assist systems current without dealer visits.
- **360-Degree Camera System** — Bird's-eye surround view plus front and rear parking sensors for effortless maneuvering.
- **Nordico Bio-Based Upholstery** — Made from recycled PET bottles and sustainable materials from Sweden and Finland - an animal leather alternative.
- **Four-Zone Climate Control** — Independent temperature control for all four seating positions (Plus and above).
- **Head-Up Display** — Speed, navigation, and driver-assist data projected on the windshield (Ultra trim and above).
- **Panoramic Moonroof** — Standard on all trims - full-length glass roof with power sunshade.

## Achievements

- World Car of the Year 2018 - first and only Volvo to win
- North American Utility Vehicle of the Year 2018
- Car of the Year Japan 2017-2018
- IIHS Top Safety Pick (2023-2024)
- NHTSA 5-Star overall safety rating
- Best-selling Volvo of all time - over 2.7 million units
- Volvo's top-selling model globally every year since 2009
- World's first Oncoming Lane Mitigation system (2017 launch)
- 230,853 units sold in 2024
- Most powerful PHEV in compact luxury SUV segment at 455 hp

## Latest updates

- **2026-01** — 2026 model year refresh debuts: new XC90-inspired grille, 11.2-inch Qualcomm Snapdragon infotainment screen (up from 9-inch), 3 new colors (Forest Lake, Aurora Silver, Mulberry Red), quilted Nordico upholstery, redesigned cupholders and wireless charger. Pricing starts at $61,150.
- **2025-01** — 'Recharge' branding officially dropped; model renamed XC60 T8 Plug-In Hybrid. New trim structure: Core/Plus/Ultra/Ultra Black Edition/Polestar Engineered. Starting price $58,050.
- **2024-10** — 2025 models arrive in US showrooms with minor software refinements via OTA updates; IIHS Top Safety Pick retained.
- **2023-11** — XC60 surpasses 2.7 million cumulative units sold, becoming the best-selling Volvo of all time, overtaking the Volvo 240.
- **2022-04** — Major 2022 model year update: battery nearly doubled from 11.6 kWh to 18.8 kWh; electric range jumps from 19 to 35 miles EPA; rear motor upgraded to 143 hp; total output rises to 455 hp; Android Automotive OS introduced; 'Recharge' T8 badge adopted.

## Links

- Website: https://www.volvocars.com/us/cars/xc60-plug-in-hybrid
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/volvocarusa
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@volvocars
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- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VolvoCarUSA/

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