2028 Volvo XC90 PHEV Has an Improved Powertrain That Will Save You Money on GasCar and DriverEric StaffordTue, September 15, 2026 at 4:34 PM UTCAdd us on Google2028 Volvo XC90 PHEV Has a Lot More Electric RangeVolvoThe 2028 Volvo XC90 has adopted an upgraded plug-in hybrid powertrain that notably increases its pure-electric driving range.Along with a more powerful electric motor, the new XC90 PHEV has a larger battery that provides 73 miles of EV range, up from 32 miles.Volvo hasn't yet released pricing for the 2028 XC90 lineup, but we're told it'll cost about the same as the current versions.Looking for substantial pure-electric driving range with the added security of a gas engine? Well, Volvo's new "long-range" plug-in hybrid powertrain might be right up your alley. It's coming to the three-row XC90, as well as the smaller XC60 for the 2028 model year, and this T8 variant provides nearly double the EV-only range of the outgoing PHEV models.VolvoVolvo's new plug-in hybrid powertrain still features a gas-fed turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, only now there's a more powerful electric motor. While total output remains 455 horsepower, Volvo says the mightier e-motor will help make better use of the mid-size luxury SUV's increased electric-only driving range. Thanks to a larger battery, which has grown from 15 to 38 kWh, the 2028 XC90 PHEV can now go 73 miles on electricity alone. Previously, that estimate was capped at 32 miles. Along with an MPGe rating that rises from 58 to 61, the new XC90 looks to help its owners save some money on gas by requiring fewer fill-ups.VolvoBesides the new plug-in hybrid powertrain option—the gas-only 247-hp B5 and 295-hp B6 variants will still be available too—the 2028 Volvo XC90 remains the same as before. That means a handsome outer shell and an upscale interior with seating for up to seven, depending on the configuration. Volvo hasn't said how much the new XC90 will cost, but the '28 lineup is expected to cost about the same, with the current nonhybrid model starting at roughly $62,500 and the PHEV opening at just under $81,000.➡️ Skip the lot. Let Car and Driver help you find your next car.Shop New Cars Shop Used CarsYou Might Also LikeGift Guide: Best Ride-On Electric Cars for KidsFuture Cars Worth Waiting For: 2025–2029