xc 90 plug in hybrid

Steelerjohn · Oct 2nd, 2023, 22:25

Hi all considering purchase of a new XC 90 PHEV I am interested in the mpg when towing a caravan and how long the battery assistance lasts. We tow on the continent once year about 2500 miles. Our van is 1900 kilos. I appreciate mph can vary according to terrain conditions etc. Is a PHEV the way to go or should I look at MHEV. We now own a 2015 Discovery 4 owned from new which has been a super tow car. I have reservations about towing and having to charge on long journeys. Thanks John

Ulrikas PA · Oct 2nd, 2023, 23:04

Well, my daughter in law gets 30 odd miles from a charge without a tow.
So I'm guessing 25m with a weighty tow ?

Not the same, but have a look at the V60 diesel hybrid Caravan road test to get some relevant ish feedback. You can save some charge remember on the motorway, until you actually need to run EV at lower speeds.

Japster · Oct 3rd, 2023, 10:09

I tow with my V60 Twin Engine PHEV, it's useful in traffic to crawl along on battery but overall mpg whilst towing isn't going to be impacted much on long distances as the engine is going to be on most of the time whilst towing.

As Ulrikas PA says in the V60 PHEV you can "save" the battery for the slow roads or the end of your journey whilst cruising on the motorway.

What i like especially about my car is that you can command an incredible extra 200NM and 70 BHP of power for the hills at the touch of a button when you need it, then recharge the battery on the way back down the other side.

Another benefit of towing with the Gen 1 V60 PHEV is the battery is in the boot so gives amazing towing stability. The Volvo factory fitted towbar/electrics also interface with the vehicle stability control so can detect a snaking situation and auto-brake individual wheels to get the situation back under control.

I think the later PHEVs have their battery positioned in the central tunnel so probably not the same help with stability but the extra weight would surely help.

Jonny C · Mar 12th, 2024, 08:24

@steelerjohn - have you towed with an XC90 PHEV - I'm considering the same option. Advice, if you have any would be appreciated. Jonny C

Oct 2nd, 2023, 22:25	#1
Steelerjohn New Member Last Online: Oct 5th, 2023 20:56 Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Barnsley	xc 90 plug in hybrid Hi all considering purchase of a new XC 90 PHEV I am interested in the mpg when towing a caravan and how long the battery assistance lasts. We tow on the continent once year about 2500 miles. Our van is 1900 kilos. I appreciate mph can vary according to terrain conditions etc. Is a PHEV the way to go or should I look at MHEV. We now own a 2015 Discovery 4 owned from new which has been a super tow car. I have reservations about towing and having to charge on long journeys. Thanks John

Oct 2nd, 2023, 23:04	#2
Ulrikas PA Master Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2024 21:44 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ex-owner: V60 D6 Polestar	Well, my daughter in law gets 30 odd miles from a charge without a tow. So I'm guessing 25m with a weighty tow ? Not the same, but have a look at the V60 diesel hybrid Caravan road test to get some relevant ish feedback. You can save some charge remember on the motorway, until you actually need to run EV at lower speeds. Last edited by Ulrikas PA; Oct 2nd, 2023 at 23:06.

Oct 3rd, 2023, 10:09	#3
Japster Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:06 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Blackwood	I tow with my V60 Twin Engine PHEV, it's useful in traffic to crawl along on battery but overall mpg whilst towing isn't going to be impacted much on long distances as the engine is going to be on most of the time whilst towing. As Ulrikas PA says in the V60 PHEV you can "save" the battery for the slow roads or the end of your journey whilst cruising on the motorway. What i like especially about my car is that you can command an incredible extra 200NM and 70 BHP of power for the hills at the touch of a button when you need it, then recharge the battery on the way back down the other side. Another benefit of towing with the Gen 1 V60 PHEV is the battery is in the boot so gives amazing towing stability. The Volvo factory fitted towbar/electrics also interface with the vehicle stability control so can detect a snaking situation and auto-brake individual wheels to get the situation back under control. I think the later PHEVs have their battery positioned in the central tunnel so probably not the same help with stability but the extra weight would surely help. __________________ 2017 V60 R-Design D6 (D97PHEV) Lux Nav w/Polestar

Mar 12th, 2024, 08:24	#4
Jonny C New Member Last Online: Mar 13th, 2024 21:02 Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: Nottingham	@steelerjohn - have you towed with an XC90 PHEV - I'm considering the same option. Advice, if you have any would be appreciated. Jonny C

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