It may take several more years to happen, but the internal combustion engine will eventually relinquish its pole position as the predominant power source for passenger vehicles. With experience in the field dating back to the 1970s, and a long-running commitment to sustainability, Volvo is no stranger to alternative-energy cars and sees the inevitable transition to electric automobility as a natural evolution for the brand.
Volvo aims to field a lineup that is 50% pure-electric and 50% hybrid by 2025, and thanks to its current lineup of Recharge plug-in hybrid cars and SUVs, the company is well on the way.
Previously known as T8, the Volvo Recharge plug-in hybrid powertrain combines a turbo- and supercharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine with an electric motor and lithium battery pack. The potent powerplant sends 400 horsepower and 472 pound-feet of torque to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. On a full charge, Recharge models can travel an EPA-estimated 18 to 22 miles all-electric miles before switching to gas (depending on vehicle size), making them a great choice for Frederick drivers seeking a low/no-emissions solution to the morning commute.
Discover Volvo Recharge at Ourisman Volvo of Frederick
Ourisman Volvo of Frederick is proud to be part of Volvo's journey, offering a premium selection of Recharge cars and crossovers for drivers from Middletown to Mount Airy, MD, and beyond. If you're in the market for a stylish, accommodating, and fun-to-drive luxury hybrid, we invite you to explore our new Volvo inventory or visit us in Frederick to learn more about models like:
- S60 Recharge sport sedan (Polestar Engineered available)
- S90 Recharge midsize sedan
- XC60 Recharge compact crossover (Polestar Engineered available)
- XC90 Recharge midsize three-row crossover
- Volvo V60 Recharge Polestar Engineered high-performance luxury wagon
Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure-Electric
In addition to its plug-in hybrid lineup, Volvo also offers the XC40 Recharge P8, the automaker's first pure-electric production model. A 78-kWh lithium-ion battery pack provides the XC40 Recharge's internal motivation, powering a pair of electric motors, one on each axle. With 402 horsepower and 487 pound-feet of near-instant torque, the XC40 Recharge gallops to 60 mph from a standstill in under 4.7 seconds. It has an EPA-estimated range of 208 miles, and with a 150 kW DC fast charger, can refill the battery from ten to 80 percent in just 40 minutes.
Test-drive new Volvo Recharge plug-in hybrid models near Buckeystown and Walkersville, MD
Contact Ourisman Volvo of Frederick with questions about the latest Volvo Recharge models and available special financing opportunities. And if you'd like to get to know one for yourself, you can schedule an at-home or in-person test drive at your convenience through Ourisman to Go. We'll be happy to show you around.