![]() The 2023 is rated at 33 miles because standard wheel size increased for this model year, up from 19-inch wheels to 20-inchers. With its new parts, the late-2022 XC90 Recharge’s EPA-rated electric-only range jumped from 18 miles to 36 miles. All 2023 Recharges are the improved version. The refreshed 2022 XC90 Recharge was sold as a 2022 model alongside the previous version, so look for an “extended range” callout if you’re looking for an upgraded 2022 XC90. Overall power jumped considerably, from 400 to 455 hp. The 2022 XC90 Recharge received a major midyear overhaul that included the addition of a larger-capacity hybrid battery (18.8 kilowatt-hours versus 11.6 kWh) good for longer electric-only range, as well as a more powerful electric drive motor that delivers faster acceleration (143 hp versus the previous 87-hp motor). That said, not everything about the XC90 Recharge checks out as well as its driving behavior. That’s notable because at this price range, there’s not much else (as of April 2023) to get excited about in the electrified three-row SUV space. ![]() Second, I was surprised by just how much the XC90 Recharge drives like an electric-only vehicle when in electric-only mode. First, the 2023 XC90 feels nearly as modern and luxurious as it did back in 2016, which is impressive. I was most interested in observing how the new plug-in powertrain works, as the SUV’s interior space and quality is virtually unchanged from other XC90s we’ve reviewed over the years. Related: Volvo Pumps the Brakes on Gas Engines, Electrifies All 2023 Modelsįor this review, I drove a top-level XC90 Recharge AWD Ultimate equipped with a few extra options, pricing out at $85,495 (with destination). With a full charge, the combined gasoline and electric driving range is 530 miles. As a PHEV, the XC90 Recharge can drive solely on electric power for short distances, then use the combined power of the electric motor and gasoline engine for maximum acceleration and driving range. While the 2023 XC90 looks similar to the 2016 model inside and out, the Recharge plug-in hybrid version received a significant midyear update for 2022 that included doubling its EPA-rated electric-only range - it’s up to 36 miles now - and boosting power to 455 horsepower combined. The Volvo XC90 has been a favorite of the Editorial team since we named it our Best Car of 2016 and bought one to test for a year, putting 20,000-plus miles on the SUV that legitimized Volvo as a modern luxury brand. Versus the competition: There aren’t many plug-in hybrid three-row SUVs with the range of the XC90 right now, but that might be a short-lived circumstance given how quickly new entries are rolling out. The verdict: With a longer electric-only range and more power, the updated XC90 Recharge is a considerably better electrified three-row SUV than the previous model.
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