Volvo extends electric range in new US-market XC60 and XC90 PHEVs.

Volvo Cars introduced new US-market long-range plug-in-hybrid versions of the XC60 and XC90 on September 15. The company claims up to 78 miles of electric range for the comprehensively updated XC60 and up to 73 miles for the XC90.

Those are manufacturer-stated figures and real-world range will vary with testing methodology, temperature, speed and vehicle use. The launch positions plug-in hybrids as a bridge for drivers who want substantially more electric travel without relying exclusively on charging.