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Two new entries in the nascent field of family-size EVs vie for bragging rights.

Prolonged use of regenerative braking on several of Volvo's plug-in hybrid and electric models could lead to total brake failure while driving downhill.

Volvo’s flagship SUV is getting a bit long in the tooth, so a new generation is in order, according to the company’s boss.

We spend a week with Volvo's three-row electric SUV.

Take an XC90 and XC60 PHEV. Now add bulletproofing, and voila.

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With the Tesla Semi making headlines consistently since its first public appearance waaay back back in 2017, you might think they were some kind of market leaders. Meanwhile, Volvo Trucks has quietly delivered its 5,000th electric semi truck … and they’re just getting started. more…

The XC60 just became the top-selling Volvo vehicle of all time, and now it’s about to go electric. Volvo has shared new information about the upcoming EX60, its midsize electric SUV, including when we can expect to see it for the first time. more…

Braking functionality could potentially be affected after at least a minute and a half of coasting downhill without applying the brake pedal.

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Owners should refrain from using the one-pedal driving mode in EVs and the B mode in PHEVs.

I’ve put a little over 3,000 miles in two months on my used fast wagon. Did it make sense to go with a plug-in hybrid?

This new PHEV-only SUV sits between the XC60 and XC90, offering up to 112 miles of electric range.

Volvo Trucks has unveiled its latest electric innovation for long-haul operations—the Volvo FH Aero Electric with e-axle, set to launch in Q2 2026. While full orders will open then, interested buyers..

On today’s episode of Quick Charge, it’s back to your regularly scheduled news programming with reports that Tesla employees are getting fired for asking Elon to step down as the new Model Y flops hard in the global marketplace. We’ve also got a new electrified Volvo XC70 and Micah has a close call with the law! more…

Volvo Cars has teased an all-new Volvo XC70 plug-in hybrid crossover with 400 hp and 200 km (approx. 125 miles) of all-electric range, giving it the longest battery-only range of any of the company’s plug-in hybrid offerings. more…

The XC70 has a bit of a radical (for Volvo) design, and a new PHEV platform that will offer a super long overall range.

Volvo Cars has confirmed the comeback of the XC70 nameplate, now reimagined as the brand’s first extended-range plug-in hybrid SUV. Set to launch initially in China, the all-new XC70 promises an..

Volvo's CEO said he wants to add production of a high-volume hybrid to the company's Ridgeville, South Carolina, plant, which could point to the freshly revealed XC70 PHEV.

Volvo’s first long-range PHEV promises 124 miles of pure electric driving, albeit based on the optimistic Chinese test cycle.

Volvos are chugging down the highway while Tesla is still trying to figure out how to mass-produce the Semi.

The automaker’s plant in South Carolina builds just one Volvo model. That will soon change.

Volvo is launching a nearly $2 billion (SEK 18 billion) restructuring plan to drive growth and mitigate the impact of Trump’s tariffs. With the new EX30 and ES90 EVs rolling out, Volvo is taking drastic action to drive growth. more…

It’s a 455-horsepower wagon with a plug. What’s not to love?

Volvo Construction Equipment has joined an industry group – termed a “roundtable” – set up to promote emissions-free construction machinery. It was established by two Dutch associations, Emissionfree Network Infrastructure… The post Volvo joins group pushing for electric machinery standards appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Volvo Cars has officially kicked off production of its best-selling EX30 electric SUV at the Ghent plant in Belgium. Following strong customer demand since its late 2023 debut, the EX30 becomes the..

Volvo CE arrived at bauma 2025 in Munich, Germany with a groundbreaking (Ha!) electric line of heavy equipment options that includes the new A30 Electric articulated haul truck – a world’s first from the Swedish equipment brand! more…

Swedish vehicle producer Volvo Group and German concrete pumping manufacturer Putzmeister have showcased one of the world’s biggest battery-electric concrete boom pump trucks at the bauma 2025 trade show in… The post Volvo unveils big electric concrete pump trucks at bauma appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Volvo introduces a stationary battery with a 500 kWh capacity. It could be useful for natural disasters or quick recharges.

Greenlane is teaming up with Volvo Trucks North America to make charging heavy-duty electric vehicles (HDEVs) easier and more accessible. more…

After last year’s disastrous sales, the Swedish brand’s EVs are getting some love stateside. But that’s not the big picture.

These Volvo PHEV's high-voltage battery modules may experience a short circuit when fully charged and the vehicle is parked, leading to a "thermal event."

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In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s sales crashing, the unveiling of the Cadillac Escalade IQL, Volvo ES90, and IONIQ 9, and more. more…

During this week's reveal of its ES90 electric vehicle, Volvo also briefly teased what will likely be its next EV. The reveal, which was streamed on Volvo's YouTube channel Wednesday, includes a brief behind the scenes moment with the EX60, the electric counterpart to the Volvo XC60 crossover SUV that's expected to arrive in 2026. At roughly the...

Volvo will launch the EX60 electric compact crossover in 2026 A launch video for the ES90 electric hatchback provides a sneak peek at the EX60 The EX60 will be the first model on Volvo's next-generation SPA3 platform Volvo has provided a sneak peek at its upcoming EX60 electric compact crossover during a video released on March 5 for the reveal of...

First announced last year, Volvo gave us our first sneak peek at the EX60 electric crossover that will debut the brand's SPA3 platform.

It’s been a big day for big reveals with the all-new Volvo ES90, a new compact electric city car from Volkswagen, plus a pair of new, over-the-top EVs from General Motors that perfectly exemplify American excess. All this and maybe the dawn of the long-awaited “Tesla Killer” on today’s revealing episode of Quick Charge! more…

Claimed to be most aerodynamic Volvo production car ever Single- or dual-motor versions, with 88 or 102 kwh of usable capacity 800-volt system good for 350-kw fast-charging, 10-80% in 20 min. Volvo's electric future won't be limited to SUVs. Unveiled early Wednesday morning, the Volvo ES90 houses the automaker's latest tech in a traditional...

Volvo has unveiled the ES90, the automaker's second model to ride on the SPA2 platform The ES90 is Volvo's first EV with 800-volt technology, which enables faster charging Availability and pricing for the U.S. market hasn't been announced Volvo on Wednesday unveiled the ES90, a fully electric midsize liftback and the newest member of the...

No word on when the ES90 will make it to the US. | Image: Volvo Volvo has pulled back the curtain on its upcoming ES90 electric sedan with 434 miles of range and a tech stack that includes Nvidia’s powerful Drive AGX Orin computer in a dual setup. Volvo has been trickling news out about the ES90 over the past several weeks, but today’s announcement includes our first full look at the sedan and a full rundown on its specs, including an 800-volt architecture for fast charging and the aforementioned Nvidia system-on-a-chip. The ES90 boasts Volvo’s longest range, fastest charging speed, and most advanced computing system of all its vehicles. The sedan will arrive with 700km of range (434.9 miles) based on the generous WLTP standard. (The EPA rating is likely to be less.) The ES90 will come in three different

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Costco members who lease a 2025 Volvo EX90 electric SUV can now take advantage of the biggest discount offered by the retailer's auto program. Fellow Internet Brands site CarsDirect found a potential $10,000 in savings for Costco members who are also current Volvo customers, and are planning to lease a new EX90 between now and Apr. 30. This starts...

The mods should work as well on potholes as they do on forest roads.

Volvo continues to tease its new ES90 ahead of the reveal on March 5.

Volvo is raising the bar with its new fully electric ES90. It’s the fastest-charging Volvo yet, and with up to 435 miles (700 km) range, it can also drive further than ever. Volvo calls it “one of the most technically advanced cars,” EV or gas-powered on the market. more…

Volvo will unveil the ES90 on March 5 The electric midsize sedan will feature an 800-volt electrical system, enabling faster charge times The ES90 is one of five new or updated Volvos arriving in 2025 Volvo is close to revealing the ES90, an electric midsize sedan that will usher in several new technologies for the Swedish brand. One of these is...

Upcoming ES90 will get 800-volt architecture, 350-kw fast-charging Smaller battery than EX90 electric SUV, yet a longer range Recycled plastics, certified wood, and battery passport all part of eco credentials The Volvo ES90 electric sedan will be the first of the Swedish automaker's electric vehicles with an 800-volt electrical architecture, and...

Volvo ES90 teaser image. | Image: Volvo Volvo is continuing to drop hints about its upcoming high-tech electric sedan, the ES90, ahead of the EV’s official reveal next month. Today, the Swedish automaker provided new details about the ES90’s range and battery efficiency, calling it “a car that goes further and charges faster than any electric Volvo before.” That’s mostly thanks to the ES90’s new-for-Volvo 800-volt architecture, putting it on par with other fast-charging EVs like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6. The new architecture is an upgrade from previous Volvo EVs, like the $80,000 EX90 SUV, which features a 400-volt system. Volvo claims that the ES90 will be able to add 300km (186 miles) of range in just 10 minutes when plugged into a 350kW fast-charging station (depending on the outdoor temperature). Moreover, it will offer a

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Volvo’s flagship electric sedan is almost here. With its debut just weeks away, Volvo previewed the new ES90, boasting it’s “one of the most technically advanced cars on the market today.” Packed with two high-tech NVIDIA computers, it will also be the most advanced Volvo car yet. more…

Volvo's new ES90 will be one of the few all-electric sedans on the U.S. market, but it'll arguably be the tech you can't see which is most important.

After being teased for the first time last September, Volvo's mid-size luxury sedan will be revealed in full on March 5.

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Owners can lock, unlock and start their cars using their smartphone as a key.

See the exterior of the 2026 Volvo XC60 Hybrid from every angle.

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Grapes are sensitive – and when you’re depending on them to have a certain flavor, a certain acidity, and even a certain smell, the last thing you want is diesel particulate matter settling on them. That’s just one of the reasons electric equipment options like Volvo’s electric wheel loader offer unique advantages to companies like Ästad Vingård. more…

The Volvo EX30 electric vehicle began arriving at U.S. dealerships last month, but only in top Twin Motor Performance guise. Other versions are on the way, though, including the more rugged EX30 Cross Country, which was unveiled in Sweden Monday. Volvo previewed the Cross Country with a concept vehicle that was unveiled alongside the production...

Volvo’s smallest and most affordable electric SUV just got the Cross Country treatment. The rugged new EX30 model is Volvo’s first EV to earn the rugged Cross Country upgrade. Check out the upgraded model below. more…

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Volvo’s compact EX30 electric crossover is getting the Swedish automaker’s Cross Country treatment for 2026, and that means the popular little car is getting all sorts of soft-roading goodies like more plastic cladding, standard all-wheel drive and a slight suspension raise that’ll let you pretend its a real… Read more...

The Volvo EX30 lineup has been expanded with a rugged Cross Country model U.S. sales are scheduled to start later in 2025 Pricing information will be announced closer to the market launch The Volvo EX30 has officially started reaching customers in the U.S., though for now, only a flagship EX30 Twin Motor Performance variant is available...

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Volvo's smallest EV SUV gets the Cross Country treatment, receiving a more rugged appearance and upgraded hardware.

BYD’s smaller electric SUV, the Atto 2, is now arriving in Europe and the UK. Despite its small size, BYD expects big demand for its newest EV. Can it compete with top-selling electric cars like the Volvo EX30? more…

After a record-setting 2024 for the Swedish brand, Volvo will launch a pair of new EVs, two refreshed models, and a new plug-in hybrid for the Chinese market.

See the 2017 Volvo XC90 Hybrid from every angle.

Volvo’s smallest and most affordable electric SUV, the EX30, was the third top-selling EV in Europe last year, behind Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3. Now, you can finally snag one in the US. more…

The three vans sit on a new 800-volt platform that enables 20-minute charging top-ups to 80%.

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The feature allows owners to charge at compatible networks without having to use a credit card or smartphone app every time.

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The New South Wales Rural Fire Service is putting the new, 600 km Volvo FM Electric semi truck through its paces as they work to decarbonize their emergency vehicle fleet and keep Australia safe from the devastating effects of wildfires. more…

U.S.-bound 2025 Volvo EX30 lineup includes Twin Motor Plus and Ultra That means starting price of $46,195, with 253-mile EPA range, claimed 3.4-second 0-60 mph Initial U.S. EX30s are China-made; Belgium-made examples, base $36,245 version coming later Despite a delay of nearly a year, Volvo's compact electric car, the 2025 EX30 has arrived at U.S...

Volvo's transition to EVs will expand beyond SUVs as it readies the ES90, an electric take on its long-running S90 mid-size luxury sedan.

On today’s episode of Quick Charge, President Trump has a wild first day in office, but it’s not ALL bad, either. Plus: Tesla gets diner integration, Hyundai keeps the deal train rolling, and it’s dad’s 80th birthday. more…

Volvo’s cheapest and first three-row electric SUVs are finally here. After much anticipation, Volvo revealed US prices for the new 2025 EX30 and EX90 EV models on Tuesday. Here’s how much you can snag one for. more…

We had a chance to chat with Volvo CTO Anders Bell about its new Superset platform, and how it will power future Volvo EVs.

Volvo is trying to hit ambitious targets for fuel efficiency and EVs by 2040. And it's inventing its path to get there.

Yolo County, California depends on its climate for continued agricultural success. As such, the county’s leaders are taking environmental stewardship seriously by aiming for full carbon neutrality by 2030. To help achieve that goal, they’re putting zero-emission machinery like the Volvo DD25 Electric compactor to work. more…

The automaker’s U.S. EV sales dropped sharply, but PHEV sales increased by nearly 70%.

The Volvo EX90 is here, and it looks to have a lot to offer. But can it take out the king of electric SUVs in the Rivian R1S?

The long-awaited Volvo EX90 is finally here, and it has a lot going for it. But it also has to compete with the Tesla Model Y. Which electric SUV wins?