2022 Volvo S60 Recharge versus the competition
May 24 2022,
The 2022 Volvo S60 Recharge is a unique vehicle in its segment. It is one of the few models to offer a plug-in hybrid powertrain meaning that it offers both a gas engine and an electric motor that can power the vehicle on its own thus significantly reducing your fuel consumption. The Volvo S60 Recharge therefore has a significant advantage over other compact luxury sedans from Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW. Lexus, Infiniti and Cadillac also cannot compete as their luxury sedans don't have either a hybrid or plug-in hybrid engine.
The advantages of a plug-in hybrid engine
The 2022 Volvo S60 Recharge features an 18.8-kWh battery that powers an electric motor connected to a gas engine. This electric motor can power the S60 Recharge on electric power alone for 64 km. That means that if your commute is less than 60 km, you should be able to do it without using a single drop of fuel and functioning on electric power alone. Even if you must drive more than that, you will still appreciate the enhanced efficiency of the S60 Recharge. Even if you do most or just part of your drive on EV power, you're still saving a considerable amount of fuel compared to other compact luxury sedans. Moreover, you don't have to compromise on how far you are going, and you don't have to worry about charging your Recharge model either.
That's because the 2022 Volvo S60 Recharge also offers a gas engine. So when the battery is depleted, you can continue on your way using the traditional engine like you would in any other luxury vehicle. And that brings us to our next point.
Exceptional performance
With 455 hp under your right foot, the Volvo S60 Recharge delivers remarkable accelerations that surpass the competition. Volvo has built some very quick vehicles in the past, but the S60 Recharge is in a league of its own. This is a vehicle that truly stands out with its refinement and luxury, but also it's surprising accelerations and confident passing. It combines efficiency and performance in a way that make it the very best of both worlds.
You can find some very quick luxury sedans that compete with the S60 Recharge and you can find some very efficient models as well. What you will not find is a vehicle that gives you this much performance with this level of efficiency in the segment. Add to that the remarkable comfort found in the S60 Recharge as well as the spectacular handling and the feel that you get behind the wheel, and you have yourself a very enticing luxury sedan that is perfect as a highway daily driver, or a sports car that will put a smile on your face on a winding road.
The S60 Recharge also delivers quite a bit more performance and range than its only competitor in the segment, the BMW 3 Series PHEV. This model offers 37 km of range while the S60 Recharge gives you nearly double that. Moreover, the BMW 3 Series offers 288 hp, 167 less than the S60 Recharge from Volvo. Give us a call today to learn more about this exceptional luxury sedan.
