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Volvo mild hybrid cars deliver improved fuel efficiency and reduced tailpipe emissions by seamlessly combining a combustion engine with electric support. Regenerative braking recovers energy during deceleration, storing it in a 48-volt battery to enhance efficiency and performance. This results in smoother, more linear acceleration and instant, refined take-offs for a comfortable drive.

Volvo's mild hybrids offer a balanced blend of efficiency and power, for drivers seeking a smarter, more dynamic driving experience without compromising on comfort or practicality.

No, mild hybrid cars do not require charging. Volvo mild hybrid cars use self-charging technology, recovering energy during braking and deceleration. This energy is stored in a 48-volt battery and used to support the combustion engine, ensuring efficient performance without the need for plug-in charging.

Volvo's mild hybrids offer a balanced blend of efficiency and power, for drivers seeking a smarter, more dynamic driving experience without compromising on comfort or practicality.

The mild hybrid powertrain (MHEV) utilises both a combustion engine and an electric motor to minimise CO2 emissions, improve the fuel economy and provide performance benefits. The MHEV is used to start the engine and brake or slow the car, thereby recovering brake energy that is stored in the 48V battery. This energy is then used to help boost the gas engine when accelerating.

The mild hybrid powertrain (MHEV) utilises both a combustion engine and an electric motor to minimise CO2 emissions, improve the fuel economy and provide performance benefits. The MHEV is used to start the engine and brake or slow the car, thereby recovering brake energy that is stored in the 48V battery. This energy is then used to help boost the gas engine when accelerating.

Mild hybrid cars use a combined starter motor and electric generator to support the combustion engine, improving fuel efficiency. While they can’t run on electricity alone, they ensure smooth take-offs and braking by recovering energy through regenerative braking, stored in a small 48-volt battery. Mild hybrid cars are ideal for efficient, everyday driving and are available across Volvo’s luxury mild hybrid range, including compact and large mild hybrid cars.

Full hybrid cars, like mild hybrids, recover brake energy through regenerative braking but feature a larger battery. This allows them to drive short distances on pure electric power or in tandem with a petrol engine, offering more flexibility for mixed driving conditions.

Volvo plug-in hybrid cars take it a step further with a significantly larger 400-volt battery, enabling extended fully electric driving. These cars offer multiple driving modes and can be operated entirely on the electric motor for many journeys. Plug-in hybrid batteries are primarily charged via a home wallbox or public charging point but can also recover energy through regenerative braking while driving. Volvo plug-in hybrids are a top choice for drivers seeking maximum electric range and performance.

Regenerative braking in a mild hybrid car captures energy that would otherwise be lost during braking or deceleration. Volvo mild hybrid cars use this energy to recharge a 48-volt battery, which supports the combustion engine and improves overall efficiency.

This technology not only reduces fuel consumption but also provides smoother, more refined acceleration and take-offs.

Full hybrid cars, like mild hybrids, recover brake energy through regenerative braking but feature a larger battery. This allows them to drive short distances on pure electric power or in tandem with a petrol engine, offering more flexibility for mixed driving conditions.

Volvo plug-in hybrid cars take it a step further with a significantly larger 400-volt battery, enabling extended fully electric driving. These cars offer multiple driving modes and can be operated entirely on the electric motor for many journeys. Plug-in hybrid batteries are primarily charged via a home wallbox or public charging point but can also recover energy through regenerative braking while driving. Volvo plug-in hybrids are a top choice for drivers seeking maximum electric range and performance.

Our entire range of mild hybrid cars feature automatic transmission.

Volvo mild hybrids offer great towing capacity, especially thanks to efficient AWD. Maximum towing capacity depends on the model of your Volvo car.

Electric cars work by using a battery to store electrical energy that powers an electric motor. This motor converts the energy to propel the car's wheels. Electric cars do not rely on burning fuel to generate power. Instead, they capture and store energy through charging and regenerative braking.

Learn more about at-home charging.

Charging times depend on a few factors, including the charging equipment you use, the battery's initial charge level, and the level you're after.

We recommend keeping your battery charged above 20 per cent and only charging up to 90 per cent. This can help reduce charging times (0 to 10 per cent and 90 to 100 per cent take the longest) and help protect the battery health.

Learn more about charging your Volvo car.

Electric car charging costs vary depending on where you live and when you charge. However, driving a fully electric car can deliver significant savings because electric charging typically costs less than petrol or diesel.

Reduce running costs further by scheduling at-home charging when energy tariffs are lowest.

Learn more about charging your Volvo car.

Use the centre console or the Volvo Cars app to search Google Maps* for nearby charging stations. Filter by availability, charger speed, charging network and price. When you've selected a destination, you'll get turn-by-turn navigation.

In some car models, you'll see the expected charge level on arrival, and your car's battery will automatically be pre-conditioned. This ensures the battery is at the optimal temperature for efficient charging.

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The ES90, our full-size sedan in a class of its own, has the longest electric range of up to 554 km.^*

^*The figures are preliminary and derive from estimates and calculations performed by Volvo Cars for ES90 which is not carried out on every individual vehicle sold by Volvo and these outcomes are not guaranteed. The driving range and energy consumption under real conditions vary depending on factors including but not limited to driving style, road and traffic conditions, environmental influences, vehicle condition and accessories fitted, means in the real world the range you experience can differ from that advertised. Advertised figures are meant for comparison purposes. Vehicle certification pending.

When you buy a new fully electric Volvo car, your battery is covered by a warranty for eight years or 160,000km, whichever occurs first, where the car and battery are maintained and operated according to the recommendations of Volvo Cars.

The battery and battery modules can be replaced like any other technical part of the car.

The battery adds around 500 kg of weight to our fully electric cars. This changes how a collision would impact the passengers in the car and the other vehicles involved. Batteries must also be protected to avoid harmful leakages after a collision. Utilising a range of innovative safety solutions, engineers at Volvo Cars have designed fully electric cars that meet these challenges.

The electric motors in our fully electric cars are sealed for life. With no moving parts or fluids to refill, they are maintenance-free. That means, compared to a car with a combustion engine, fully electric Volvo cars need much less maintenance.

Over the average lifetime of a vehicle, the carbon footprint of a fully electric vehicle (BEV) is less than that of a traditional internal combustion engine vehicle (ICE). However, the distance needed to be driven for a BEV to become less carbon-intensive than an ICE vehicle largely depends on how the electricity that power the vehicle is generated.

If you charge your BEV with renewable electricity, you will need to drive less for that point to be reached, compared with if you use electricity generated from fossil fuels. We encourage you to power your electric vehicle with electricity from renewable sources.

We are committed to full transparency regarding the full carbon impact of our electric vehicles. A lifecycle analysis (LCA) is available for some of our fully electric cars. View the product description page for the fully electric Volvo car you're interested in to learn more.

Volvo Cars maintains a strong focus on the battery raw material supply chain to enable responsible sourcing. In 2019, we launched blockchain to enable traceability from the mine to the car of the cobalt used in our batteries. Since then, the scope has widened to include nickel, lithium, and tracking carbon emissions.

We also have an audit program covering battery supply chain suppliers. Audits are conducted against the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-affected and High-risk Areas and the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining Critical Requirements or equivalent schemes for mines.

Sustainability performance is a key consideration when assessing and selecting our suppliers. We continuously monitor the performance of our existing suppliers and work with them to improve the sustainability performance of our products and services.

Read more in the Volvo Car Group Code of Conduct for Business Partners and Volvo Car Group Annual and Sustainability Report(pages 148 to 198).