The Volvo XC60 Recharge is a sensational plug-in hybrid luxury SUV that can serve as an appetizer for the eventual purchase of an EV—maybe just avoid using the touchscreen as much as possible.2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge SpecificationsBASE PRICE$58,495PRICE AS TESTED$74,690VEHICLE LAYOUTFront-engine, rear-motor, AWD, 5-pass, 4-door SUVENGINE2.0L Turbo direct-injected DOHC 16-valve I-4, plus permanent-magnet electric motorPOWER (SAE NET)312 hp @ 6,000 rpm (gas), 143 hp (elec); 455 hp (comb)TORQUE (SAE NET)295 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm (gas), 228 lb-ft (elec); 523 lb-ft (comb)TRANSMISSION8-speed automaticCURB WEIGHT (F/R DIST)4,734 lb (53/47%)WHEELBASE112.8 inLENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT185.4 x 74.9 x 65.0 in0-60 MPH4.3 secQUARTER MILE12.8 sec @ 110.2 mphBRAKING, 60-0 MPH113 ftLATERAL ACCELERATION0.86 g (avg)MT FIGURE EIGHT26.8 sec @ 0.73 g (avg)EPA CITY/HWY/COMB FUEL ECON28/28/28 mpg; 66/60/63 mpg-e*EPA RANGE, COMB36 miles (elec); 560 miles (blended)*ON SALENow*EPA blended-PHEV (charge-depleting) mode testing, with vehicles set to their default drive and brake-regeneration modes. Erik JohnsonErik Johnson fell in love with cars before he could talk, carrying that passion through graduation from the University of Michigan. He's led digital content for Automobile and Car and Driver, and now oversees print and digital content for MotorTrend. He still pinches himself every day. Read MoreShareYou May Also LikeMotorTrend Recommended StoriesLoad MoreMotorTrendMotorTrend GroupStaffCareersAbout UsAbout AdsContact UsNewslettersAdvertise With UsDiscovery, Inc.Terms of UsePrivacy PolicyAd ChoicesReprints/PermissionsWarner Bros. Discovery Inc.Car Comparison ToolCar ResearchCar FinderBest SUVsBest SedansBest TrucksBest HybridsBest Electric CarsJoin NewsletterSubscribe to our newsletters to get the latest in car news and have editor curated stories sent directly to your inbox.Explore Offerings© 2025 MotorTrend | MOTOR TREND GROUP, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.Automobile MagazineTruck TrendFour WheelerHot RodSuper StreetLowriderHearst Autos, Inc. recently acquired the motortrend.com website and MotorTrend mobile application from Warner Bros. Discovery. During a transition period, your use of the website and mobile application will continue to be governed by the practices described in the Warner Bros. Discovery Privacy Policy and the Terms of Use.Report IssueFollow us, Is the XC60 Recharge the same as the XC60 plug-in hybrid? Yes, it’s the same car, the only thing that has changed is its name for model year 2025. Does the Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid have Apple CarPlay? Yes, Apple CarPlay is standard on the XC60 plug-in hybrid.* *Apple CarPlay can only be used in combination with iPhone model 5 or later , The standard 2024 Volvo XC60 Recharge Core trim has a starting MSRP of $58,100, which is in line with other small luxury PHEV SUVs. It boasts features such as a panoramic sunroof, heated front seats and a hands-free power liftgate. The Plus trim starts at $62,600 and adds leather upholstery, adaptive cruise control and other driver-assist .