The new Volvo XC70 mid-size SUV is Volvo Cars’ first extended-range plug-in hybrid. It provides a pure electric range of up to 200 kilometers, based on China’s CLTC standard, making it Volvo Cars’ longest-range plug-in hybrid to date.

Built on the new SMA (Scalable Modular Architecture) platform, a premium extended-range plug-in hybrid architecture, the XC70 represents an important product addition for Volvo Cars.

The new XC70 is designed to meet the demand for longer-range plug-in hybrids in China, where it will be available for order later this year. Volvo Cars is exploring potential additional markets at a later stage.

The XC70 marks our strategic entry into the extended-range plug-in hybrid segment, a perfect bridge to full electrification. It enables us to maintain and develop a balanced product portfolio, while offering a highly attractive alternative to customers who are not yet ready for fully electric cars. This is also an example of regionalisation, where we adapt to the local market needs.

—Håkan Samuelsson, president and chief executive of Volvo Cars

With its extended electric range and fast charging capabilities, the XC70 lets you handle most daily travel without tailpipe emissions and at a lower cost, while the efficient combustion engine provides freedom and flexibility for longer trips.

More details about the new XC70 will be revealed in the coming months.