PHEV Increased range

[Bendolfc]

Originally Posted by soupytwister

Also a bit odd given the new XC90 is due out which everyone thought would be out 2022 - you'd be surprised at a electric motor upgrade in the last 6 months of the current model.

Makes me wonder with all the fancy LIDAR tech etc that the chip shortages perhaps has delayed it's launch too....and more looking at 2023 for retail sales to filter in - which ties in nicely with a replacement for me in late 2023/early 2024

Almost certain to be that. They won't want to launch a flagship car with next to no tech.

The chip shortage is likely to go on for another couple of years, it wouldn't surprise me if spa2 is delayed by at least 2 years.

[anotherv60]

Originally Posted by Bendolfc

Almost certain to be that. They won't want to launch a flagship car with next to no tech.

The chip shortage is likely to go on for another couple of years, it wouldn't surprise me if spa2 is delayed by at least 2 years.

I agree, but they might also keep the XC90 for a few more years and the replacement will be called something else - Volvo have said they are going to designate the new cars with "names" rather a model descriptor badge.

[segakid]

Originally Posted by Rocinante

So how much was your deposit and have you now lost it ?

£500 deposit. Waiting to be told if I will get it back. If they don’t return it I won’t order with them for the new one. Cancelled on Wednesday and have heard nothing for the last two days to confirm.

[sculliod]

Originally Posted by segakid

£500 deposit. Waiting to be told if I will get it back. If they don’t return it I won’t order with them for the new one. Cancelled on Wednesday and have heard nothing for the last two days to confirm.

Had a similar discussion on my car due at beginning of October. They offered to order a new one but warned I wouldnt see it until April 22. Also deal would be less favourable.

[Philip Fisher]

Do you not think that perhaps they might launch a full BEV current shape XC90? Supposedly the SPA platform was designed from the start to support full electrification.

Is the promise that they want to sell 50 percent BEV by 2025 or 50 percent BEV/PHEV? If the former then they need to get a shuffle on......

[milzibkit]

Is there any knowledge of the date from which existing orders will get the larger battery? We ordered a V60 in July...keen to know if we will get the smaller or larger battery. Our dealer isn't exactly forthcoming with updates - presumably because they don't know!

[theronin]

Originally Posted by milzibkit

Is there any knowledge of the date from which existing orders will get the larger battery? We ordered a V60 in July...keen to know if we will get the smaller or larger battery. Our dealer isn't exactly forthcoming with updates - presumably because they don't know!

Around Week 46.

[griffin447]

Originally Posted by milzibkit

Is there any knowledge of the date from which existing orders will get the larger battery? We ordered a V60 in July...keen to know if we will get the smaller or larger battery. Our dealer isn't exactly forthcoming with updates - presumably because they don't know!

The press release states Q1 2022 so anytime from January onwards. Obviously this is subject to chip and parts availability…

[milzibkit]

Sorry, I meant order dates rather than build dates. Is it a simple case of orders placed before the announcement get the old battery/motor, orders placed after get the new? I presume it isn't as simple as that, because I imagine there are different lead times for the different models and the battery was announced for all models at the same time.

If I'm in line to get the older battery/motor spec (I ordered in July) then I'd be tempted to cancel and reorder...but cancelling and reordering will mean a longer delay. It would be useful if it was known what order dates will get the new tech.

[griffin447]

Originally Posted by milzibkit

Sorry, I meant order dates rather than build dates. Is it a simple case of orders placed before the announcement get the old battery/motor, orders placed after get the new? I presume it isn't as simple as that, because I imagine there are different lead times for the different models and the battery was announced for all models at the same time.

If I'm in line to get the older battery/motor spec (I ordered in July) then I'd be tempted to cancel and reorder...but cancelling and reordering will mean a longer delay. It would be useful if it was known what order dates will get the new tech.

Better to speak with your dealer but I’d imagine if it’s not on the order sheet you won’t have it and you’ll probably have the old motor/battery. I doubt Volvo will just give you the new one without asking or confirming.