Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Volvo Hits One Million Plug-In Hybrid Cars Sold
Volvo, a car company, has sold one million plug-in hybrid cars!
These cars can run on both electricity and gasoline, like a mix of electric and regular cars.
Volvo launched its first plug-in hybrid in 2012.
Sales of these cars have grown a lot, from 46,000 in 2019 to over 177,000 in 2024.
The XC60 and XC90 SUVs have been very popular.
In cities, drivers often use electric power for almost half their trips.
Volvo now has the XC70, a plug-in hybrid that can go over 200 km on electricity.
Volvo currently offers plug-in hybrid versions of five models.
Volvo has delivered one million plug-in hybrid vehicles.
The first Volvo PHEV was introduced in 2012 with the V60 estate.
PHEVs made up 23% of Volvo’s global sales in the first half of 2025.
The XC60 was the best-selling PHEV in Europe in 2024.
Volvo has introduced the XC70, a long-range PHEV.
- Who
- Volvo
- What
- Reached one million plug-in hybrid car sales
- When
- Achieved recently
- Where
- Globally
- Why
- To highlight success in the hybrid car market.
- Milestone
- One million PHEVs delivered
- First PHEV Introduced
- 2012 (V60 estate)
- 2024 PHEV Sales
- Over 177,000
- 2019 PHEV Sales
- 46,000
- PHEV Share of Total Sales (2025)
- 23%
- Top Selling PHEV Models
- XC60 and XC90 SUVs
- New PHEV Model
- XC70
- Electric Range of XC70
- Over 200 km (CLTC cycle)