S60 or v60 plug in hybrid

Pejo · Apr 19th, 2024, 11:10

Dear forumer and Volvo owner,

I am seeking advice on whether the s60 or v60 plug-in hybrid models are dependable for daily use. How about the fuel consumption, are they good?
Planning to buy this vehicle for my private hired vehicle in London.

Appreciate your feedback and sharing knowledge.

Previous I own v40 2.0 1998, V70 T5 manual 2001, Xc90 d5 2003 and currently Xc90 d5 r design.

100K+ · Apr 19th, 2024, 11:50

I have a V60T6 with the 18.4??kwh battery, which is good for 40+miles. I charge with a 3 pin mains plug, and as I don't use car every day slow charging is not a problem. I have slowed down as driving >50mph quickly chews battery. V60 or S60 depends if u like estates. I do so I got V60. Suspect once seated you probably won't be able to tell which is which. I think of my T6 as only electric as 90% of my journeys can be done on the one charge. If the range looks tight, you can always complete journey with ICE.
Cheers Bob

Pejo · Apr 20th, 2024, 02:36

Thank you for sharing.
In terms of fuel, what is the average mpg for petrol? Any ideas when you should change the battery?

rhd443 · Apr 20th, 2024, 06:32

The S60 is a lovely exec saloon, not sure about how they feel without nice leather interior.

The Hybrid would be perfect, even when the battery is empty, it will still try it's best to keep the engine off when in traffic / waiting etc.

Not sure about the newer ones in winter, as the older ones keep the heating going with fuel heater and keep the engine off also.

Just bear in mind, the S60 headroom when getting in for taller people is a bit tight, the rear doors aren't huge and the rear leg room is what it would be in say an Audi A5 (my seat is all the way back as a tall driver)

Enjoy!

100K+ · Apr 20th, 2024, 12:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pejo

Thank you for sharing.
In terms of fuel, what is the average mpg for petrol? Any ideas when you should change the battery?

I have experimented several times what the mpg is for just petrol. Its not a simple task as the car will ALWAYS try to switch to battery ( ie car going down hill) Results i have gained are 20mpg when running local A roads( a surprise and disappointment) but on last run between scotch corner and newark on A1 I got 40mpg@65mph.
I have calculated running petrol only is x2 electric cost.
Cheers Bob.

Pejo · Apr 23rd, 2024, 11:19

I met a private driver with an s60 plugin hybrid, he never worried about charging the battery and just kept running with petrol. He gets an average FC 38mpg city and 50+mpg for the motorway. Definitely, he suggests this model. Comfort is better than c class or 3 series.

Any ideas about when should change the new battery?

Apr 19th, 2024, 11:10	#1
Pejo Member Last Online: Apr 29th, 2024 16:35 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Hatfield	S60 or v60 plug in hybrid Dear forumer and Volvo owner, I am seeking advice on whether the s60 or v60 plug-in hybrid models are dependable for daily use. How about the fuel consumption, are they good? Planning to buy this vehicle for my private hired vehicle in London. Appreciate your feedback and sharing knowledge. Previous I own v40 2.0 1998, V70 T5 manual 2001, Xc90 d5 2003 and currently Xc90 d5 r design. __________________ V70 T5 Manual '01 134xxx miles

Apr 19th, 2024, 11:50	#2
100K+ Premier Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2024 13:12 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newcastle	I have a V60T6 with the 18.4??kwh battery, which is good for 40+miles. I charge with a 3 pin mains plug, and as I don't use car every day slow charging is not a problem. I have slowed down as driving >50mph quickly chews battery. V60 or S60 depends if u like estates. I do so I got V60. Suspect once seated you probably won't be able to tell which is which. I think of my T6 as only electric as 90% of my journeys can be done on the one charge. If the range looks tight, you can always complete journey with ICE. Cheers Bob __________________ 2023MY V60 Plus PHEW 2015MY V70 D5 2004 V70 AWD R now sold 2002 V70 T5 SE now sold

Apr 20th, 2024, 02:36	#3
Pejo Member Last Online: Apr 29th, 2024 16:35 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Hatfield	Thank you for sharing. In terms of fuel, what is the average mpg for petrol? Any ideas when you should change the battery? __________________ V70 T5 Manual '01 134xxx miles

Apr 23rd, 2024, 11:19	#6
Pejo Member Last Online: Apr 29th, 2024 16:35 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Hatfield	I met a private driver with an s60 plugin hybrid, he never worried about charging the battery and just kept running with petrol. He gets an average FC 38mpg city and 50+mpg for the motorway. Definitely, he suggests this model. Comfort is better than c class or 3 series. Any ideas about when should change the new battery? __________________ V70 T5 Manual '01 134xxx miles

Apr 20th, 2024, 06:32	#4
rhd443 Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:47 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: UK	The S60 is a lovely exec saloon, not sure about how they feel without nice leather interior. The Hybrid would be perfect, even when the battery is empty, it will still try it's best to keep the engine off when in traffic / waiting etc. Not sure about the newer ones in winter, as the older ones keep the heating going with fuel heater and keep the engine off also. Just bear in mind, the S60 headroom when getting in for taller people is a bit tight, the rear doors aren't huge and the rear leg room is what it would be in say an Audi A5 (my seat is all the way back as a tall driver) Enjoy!

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