Volvo Electric Vehicle Guide
The lineup of Volvo electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids offers drivers competitive performance, luxury features, and tremendous savings on fuel. Electric cars are able to accelerate quickly because they can apply almost all their torque instantaneously. As many readers know, pure electric vehicles (EVs) also allow you to drive without visiting the gas station at all. Plug-in-hybrid Volvo models also offer tremendous power and fuel efficiency; they are a great option for motorists who are not ready to go all-electric just yet.
The Quantrell Volvo Cars team has put this article together to discuss the benefits of electric automobiles and plug-in hybrids in general, as well as the specific appeal of Volvo electric cars and plug-in models. Please contact us if you have any lingering questions – or to schedule your test drive.
Electric Vehicle Benefits
All-electric cars – including Volvo electric vehicles – do not require gasoline in order to drive. From an environmental perspective, this is generally considered to have a positive impact on your carbon footprint, though the cleanliness of an EV does, to some extent, depend on how your local power grid is supplied with energy.
There are other electric vehicle advantages that are universally recognized. Whereas internal combustion engine-powered automobiles literally rely on controlled explosions to move, electric cars have battery-and-motor systems. These have fewer moving parts and are generally subject to less wear and tear, which can help you save on repair and maintenance costs.
As noted above, Volvo electric vehicles and their competitors can also accelerate quickly. The all-electric Volvo EX40, for example, can leap from zero to 60 miles per hour in as little as 4.6 seconds. EVs get to use the vast majority of their torque right away, whereas cars with gasoline-powered engines cannot.
Plug-In-Hybrid Vehicle Advantages
While Volvo electric vehicles offer tremendous value to drivers, there are some motorists who are not interested in going all-electric. Plug-in hybrids are a superb option for those who want to enjoy excellent fuel economy without switching over to an EV all at once.
The Volvo plug-in-hybrid lineup shares a powertrain, the T8 AWD setup. It pairs a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with an 18.8-kWh lithium-ion battery-and-motor architecture to produce as much as 455 horsepower and 523 pound-feet of torque. Despite these incredible performance specs, plug-in-hybrid Volvo cars, such as the Volvo XC60 Plug-In Hybrid, also score superb gas mileage ratings.
One particularly popular option we have is the Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid. This dynamic three-row SUV has the T8 AWD powertrain, which allows it to make the 0-60 mph jump in five seconds flat while still earning an EPA-estimated 58 MPGe (Combined).1
Volvo plug-in-hybrid automobiles are powerful and efficient. While you'll spend more at the pumps than you would with an all-electric car, these automobiles are a great intermediate step for drivers who want better gas mileage and increased power without going fully electric. Visit us today to test-drive a PHEV Volvo model.
The Volvo Electric Cars
As of this writing, three Volvo electric vehicles are available to the public – the Volvo EX30, the Volvo EX40, and the Volvo EX90 – with a fourth one, dubbed the Volvo EC40, on the way. These all-electric SUVs pair dynamic performance with luxurious interiors. The new Volvo EX90, for example, comes with high-level interior illumination, a premium 14-speaker Bose® sound system, and heated front seats, to name just a few of its appointments, while also providing up to 510 horsepower.
Both the Volvo EX40 and Volvo EX30 are available with single- or dual-motor powertrains, each boasting impressive muscle and driving range; the same is expected for the Volvo EC40. As of this writing, the Volvo EC40 is expected to join the 2026 Volvo EV lineup, but details about it have yet to be officially confirmed. All three are two-row models that seat up to five people.
The three-row Volvo EX90 seats up to seven occupants and can be had with either the Twin Motor or Twin Motor Performance configuration. Please visit us, a well-regarded Volvo dealer in Lexington, KY, today to test-drive any of our available electric models.
Whether you prefer the subcompact efficiency of the new Volvo EX30 and its maximum EPA-estimated 261 miles of driving range,1 the luxury powerhouse that is the Volvo EX90, or something in between, we look forward to helping you pick out the all-electric SUV that you'll pilot into the future.
Plug-In-Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Charging
Volvo electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid cars require external charging. There are two different types of electric current: alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC). You can use either to charge an all-electric model, while plug-in hybrids are generally relegated to AC power.
When you take your Volvo EX40 or other Volvo EV to a DC fast-charging station – there are many available to use all around the country – you can refill the battery from 10% to 80% in half an hour or less.2 If you instead choose to use a 240-volt AC outlet, which is likely already available in your home, you can go from 0% to 100% in about eight hours, depending on the model.2
Between their speedy charging times and impressive electric driving range estimates, Volvo EVs allow you the freedom to travel far and wide. The 2026 Volvo EX40 Single Motor Extended Range, for example, can travel up to an EPA-estimated 296 miles on a single charge.1
Plug-in hybrids can go from 0% to 100% charge in about five hours with a 240-volt AC connection.2 After you spend a day running errands around town and enjoying excellent gas mileage, you can charge up overnight to be ready for the next day's tasks.
Visit Us Today for an EV Test Drive
Thank you for reading about Volvo electric vehicles and plug-in-hybrid models, along with the benefits these sleek cars offer motorists. If you're ready to start driving a brand-new Volvo machine that combines luxury, efficiency, and muscle, please contact our finance center. We'll work hard to land you a competitive financing plan that fits within your budget and lifestyle.
The service center at our dealership is equipped to handle your maintenance and repair needs after you purchase one of our Volvo electric models. Since they are not configured with an internal combustion engine to travel, you can generally expect lower maintenance costs over time when you go all-electric. Our certified technicians are also fully adept at managing a PHEV's combination of combustion and electrification.
Please contact us today to schedule a test drive or learn more about electric vehicle charging. The whole Quantrell Volvo Cars team looks forward to seeing you at our store soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Volvo EVs use Tesla chargers?
Yes, as of recently, all new Volvo electric vehicles come equipped with the North American Charging Standard charging port, which is the type used at Tesla Superchargers. Models that were produced prior to this shift will be able to use Tesla chargers with an adapter, which started in the first half of 2024. Contact the Quantrell Volvo Cars team to learn more about Volvo electric vehicle charging.
Which Volvo models are fully electric?
There are four all-electric Volvo automobiles in the 2026 lineup: The Volvo EX30, Volvo EX40, Volvo EC40, and Volvo EX90. The Volvo EC40 has yet to be unveiled for the American market as of this writing in October 2025, but is still expected to join the stable. Each of these upscale SUVs combines exciting performance with savings on fuel.
Which Volvo models are hybrid?
Every vehicle in the Volvo lineup that is not an all-electric car is a hybrid model. Some, like the Volvo XC40 and Volvo XC90, are mild hybrids. Others, like the Volvo XC60 PHEV, are plug-in hybrids. Mild-hybrid automobiles do not require external charging; as the name suggests, plug-in hybrids do. Visit our dealership today to learn more about the Volvo hybrid lineup.
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12/6/2024
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1Estimated range according to the EPA driving cycles. The actual range achieved under real conditions varies depending on driving behavior, driving conditions, how you maintain your vehicle, battery and other external factors. Visit fueleconomy.gov for further information.
2Charging times can vary and are dependent on factors such as outdoor temperature, battery temperature, charging equipment, battery condition, and car condition.