While the Nissan Leaf may be outselling the Chevy Volt right now, many people still feel that range anxiety will be a significant barrier for many to purchase an all electric vehicle. So the idea of a diesel plug-in hybrid that can do 25-30 miles in purely electric mode, and still do longer journeys with the combined efficiency benefits of a diesel engine and a regular hybrid too. In fact, Robert tells us, Volvo are expecting drivers to get well over 100mpg in regular usage.
And, for all of those petrol heads who are worried about too little power, the thing can run in "power mode" too for pulling heavy loads or in inclement weather. And because the Volvo V60 Plug-in hybrid has diesel-powered front-wheel drive, and electric-powered rear wheel drive, it actually offers all wheel drive as and when it might be needed.
