Performance and Efficiency
The 2026 Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid blends a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine with a powerful rear electric motor, delivering the kind of brisk response and serene smoothness you expect from a modern luxury SUV.
- Total system output of about 455 horsepower and 523 pound feet of torque for confident passing and relaxed highway merging.
- All-wheel drive as standard, with the electric motor driving the rear axle for strong traction in rain, light snow, and on loose surfaces.
- High-voltage battery around 18.8 kilowatt hours, supporting an EPA-estimated electric range of up to roughly 32 miles on a full charge.
- EPA-estimated efficiency of around 58 MPGe combined, plus about 27 miles per gallon when running primarily on gasoline.
- Maximum towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped, enough for a small boat, camper, or pair of jet skis.
Driven gently, many everyday errands and commutes near Tampa, FL, can be handled almost entirely on electricity; for longer road trips, the gasoline engine simply steps in and turns the Volvo XC90 into a comfortable long-distance tourer.