Volvo XC90 T8 AWD Recharge
461 hp, 51 km electric range, 5,8 s 0-100 : among the 8 E-SUV plug-in hybrid 2021–2025, the XC90 T8 AWD Recharge ranks 6th of 7 in Electric WLTP range, 7th of 8 in Combined range, 3rd of 7 in Thermal cons. estimated, 7th of 8 in 0–100 km/h. Here is what the Caralogy simulations say.
- Power
- 461 hp
- 709 Nm
- 0 → 100 km/h
- 5.8 s
- VMax 180 km/h
- Electric range
- 51 km
- WLTP
- Battery + Tank
- 14.9 kWh
- + 0 L tank
Full specifications
Manufacturer data. Consumption and range estimated from the WLTP cycle; performance simulated by the Caralogy physics engine.
Powertrain
- Power
- 461 hp
- Couple
- 709 Nm
- Gearbox
- Convertisseur de couple 8 rapports Automatique
- Transmission
- Integrale (AWD)
Battery and charging
- Battery capacity
- 14.9 kWh
- Range WLTP
- 51 km
- Charge AC max
- 11 kW
- EV cons. WLTP
- 25.6 kWh/100 km
- Petrol cons. WLTP
- 2.9 L/100 km
- ICE consumption
- 8.7 L/100 km
- EV range motorway
- 54 km
Performance
- 0 → 100 km/h
- 5,8 s
- VMax
- 180 km/h
Dimensions and environment
- Kerb weight
- 2,400 kg
- Cd
- 0.33
Caralogy Methodology
Performance (0-100, top speed) simulated by the Caralogy physics engine (SCx, Crr, real torque curves). Motorway consumption values estimated from the manufacturer WLTP cycle.
See full methodologyManufacturer data · WLTP-estimated consumption · Caralogy-simulated performance
Among the 8 E-SUV plug-in hybrid, the XC90 T8 AWD Recharge combines two vehicles in one: an electric sedan for urban use (in the bottom third), a petrol tourer for long distances. Caralogy puts the XC90 T8 AWD Recharge through its paces: motorway simulation, consumption simulation and performance simulation.
Tailored to this vehicle?
E-SUV plug-in hybrid among the best in segment: 3rd of 7 in Thermal cons. estimated (8.7 L/100).
Regular long motorway trips. Beyond the 51 km EV range, the car runs on pure combustion. On trips >300 km weekly, a BEV or HEV would be more relevant.
If the priority is Electric WLTP range, the Audi Q7 SUV (1st with 77 km) takes the lead. If the priority is Combined range, the Audi Q8 SUV (1st with 1779 km) takes the lead.
In the city: 51 km pure electric (in the bottom third)
With a full battery, the XC90 T8 AWD Recharge drives in pure electric mode for the first 51 km WLTP - placing it 6th of 7 in Electric WLTP range, behind the Audi Q7 SUV (77 km). In urban and peri-urban use, the XC90 T8 AWD Recharge behaves like a pure electric sedan in its segment.
Go beyond this analysis
Recalculate everything for your own profile with the three physics simulators that power this page.
Running cost for your profile
Adjust mileage, driving mix and charging type to estimate your annual energy budget.
Launch simulatorLong-distance trip
Simulate any motorway trip: time, charging stops, total cost.
Simulate a tripTimes & acceleration
0-100, 0-200, speed curve, segment position.
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Volvo XC90 T8 AWD Recharge: what you need to know
Well-argued answers to the most asked questions about this model, based on Caralogy data and simulations.
Where does the XC90 T8 AWD Recharge rank in its segment?
Among the 8 E-SUV plug-in hybrid 2021–2025, the XC90 T8 AWD Recharge ranks 6th of 7 in Electric WLTP range (51 km, behind the Audi Q7 SUV), 7th of 8 in Combined range (51 km, behind the Audi Q8 SUV), 3rd of 7 in Thermal cons. estimated (8.7 L/100, behind the Audi Q8 SUV), 7th of 8 in 0–100 km/h (5.8 s, behind the Volkswagen Touareg R).
What is the électrique range of the XC90 T8 AWD Recharge?
51 km WLTP announced - making it the 6th of 7 in Electric WLTP range out of 7 models. The reference is the Audi Q7 SUV (77 km).
How much does the XC90 T8 AWD Recharge cost to run?
Running costs depend on your profile (mileage, charging type, city/highway mix). Use the Caralogy consumption simulator for a personalised estimate.
Why not a Audi Q7 SUV instead?
The Audi Q7 SUV leads in Electric WLTP range (77 km vs 51 km). The choice depends on your priorities: check the XC90 T8 AWD Recharge vs Audi Q7 SUV duel for a detailed comparison.
How does Caralogy calculate its figures?
Caralogy does not reproduce manufacturer figures: we recalculate every number through physics simulation, starting from SCx, mass and the power curve. This is why our figures at 130 km/h differ from WLTP. Full methodology on the dedicated page.