How the 2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge differs from the 2021 Volvo XC60 T8

The 2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge received some important changes along with its new name in order to become even more appealing in the very competitive luxury SUV segment

An improved powertrain

The 2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge improves upon the plug-in hybrid drivetrain of the previous XC60 T8 by making use of a bigger battery, which went from 11.6 kWh to 18.7 kWh. This increase in battery size allowed for a new all-electric range of up to 51 kilometers, which is the average distance driven each day by North American drivers. This means that you are very likely to be able to complete your commute on electric power only and provided that you plug it in every night, you could drive your XC60 Recharge for weeks without using a single drop of fuel. If you need more power to merge on a highway or to climb a steep hill, the gasoline engine comes seamlessly to life and together with the electric motor, it provides the highest power output you can find in an XC60, with 455 horsepower available under your right foot at any time. For the first time, one pedal driving is now available in a Volvo hybrid model and it works just the same as in electric vehicles, which use regenerative braking to bring the car to a stop.

Many styling tweaks

The 2022 Volvo XC60 benefits from many smaller changes that brings it up to date, such as detail modifications to its exterior and interior, where a new instrument cluster with a moving map display is now standard. This instrument panel provides a more modern look to the interior and it is more customisable than the previous design was. In addition, Volvo introduced new Wool blend interior options in order to steer away from leather, which it plans to discontinue using by 2030. The biggest news in terms of useability however is to introduction of the brand’s new Google based infotainment system which includes the Google voice assistant in order to be controlled by your voice.