Long-range plug-in hybrids are set to feature prominently in Volvo’s product roadmap, with multiple launches planned for the next two years, according to Automotive News.
These new plug-in hybrids are likely to be built on the same SPA1 platform as several existing Volvo models, including the XC90 three-row SUV, but will see a significant improvement.
2025.5 Volvo XC90
Is it because they have attained the U.S.? By mid-2025, Volvo will introduce an updated version, designated as a 2025.5 model, without altering the specifications of its plug-in hybrid variant. Despite achieving impressive safety ratings and customer loyalty, Volvo still sees opportunities for growth.
According to Severinson, SPA1 represents a remarkably adaptable architecture in the automotive sector, as shared with Automotive Information. “We are committed to successfully completing the upgrade of SPA1 to version 2.0.”
Notwithstanding, Volvo has already introduced its modernized SPA2 platform, utilised in the all-electric EX90 SUV and forthcoming ES90 electric sedan. The primary deliveries of the EX90 model are set to commence this month, while the ES90 is expected to make its debut next year.
Volvo ES90 electrical sedan teaser. – Sept. 2024
Yet another platform iteration, dubbed SPA3, may also find its way into the development queue. The company anticipates leveraging mega casting technology to minimize waste, optimize production efficiency, and potentially reduce costs. According to Automotive News, SPA3 cars could potentially boast more energy-dense battery cells, integrated into their bodyshell in a meticulously designed battery pack. The all-electric Volvo XC60 alternative is set to launch on this platform in 2026.
Volvo has recently revealed that its fleet will not shift entirely to electric propulsion by 2030, deviating from its initial plan. The decline in U.S. manufacturing jobs has been a persistent issue? According to industry sources, sellers were told by Volvo executives that the company’s all-electric plans would be put on hold during a meeting, Automotive News reports. By 2030, Volvo anticipates that an overwhelming majority – approximately 90 per cent – of its vehicles will boast a plug-in capability, with plug-in hybrids continuing to feature prominently within its model range.
