GOOD news for Volvo plug-in hybrid owners who have bought their hybrid vehicles since 2015 – Volvo Car Malaysia has just announced an extended hybrid battery warranty coverage of up to 8 years, or 160,000km, for all Volvo hybrid vehicles launched from December 2015 onwards like the seven-seat XC90 T8 SUV.
Yes, this battery warranty coverage covers vehicles bought five years ago, allowing owners to be happy to keep their safe and luxury appointed vehicles for another three years.
With the company taking active steps to meet its climate vision, Volvo Car Malaysia is closing off the year on a greener note by extending the warranty coverage to eight years or 160,000 km, or whichever comes first, for all hybrid batteries for its Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) range.
This warranty extension also covers the popular Volvo XC60 T8 SUV which was launched in early 2018. The T8 Twin Engine offers an unrivalled mix of performance and efficiency.
It features a supercharged and turbocharged 320hp petrol engine that powers the front wheels and an 87hp electric motor that drives the rears. Total power output is 407hp, yet CO2 emissions are just 49 g/km.
It is also possible to drive for up to 28 miles in electric-only mode, in near silence while emitting no tailpipe emissions. The T8’s 400 V/10.4 kWh high-voltage battery pack can be recharged in as little as two and a half hours using the optional 16-amp fast-charging cable.
Fully recharging via the standard three-pin plug cable takes between three and a half hours (at 10 amps) and six hours (at six amps).
This latest battery warranty update also covers the Volvo S60 T8 sports sedan model which is powered by a 2-litre turbocharged and supercharged petrol “Drive-E” Engine as well as an electric motor.
Combined, this powertrain has an output of 407hp and 640Nm of torque which gives the S60 a 0-100km/h time of just 4.4 seconds. This handsome looking sedan has a Volvo 11,600 kWh battery pack, which is housed in the centre tunnel of the car and is built using responsibly-sourced materials.
Driven conservatively, you can get up to 46km of electric range from a fully charged car. At its launch earlier this year it came with a 5-year warranty and now this warranty for the plug-in hybrid battery has been extended to an impressive eight years.
Earlier in March 2020, Volvo Car Malaysia announced an extended hybrid battery warranty coverage which was eligible for new Volvo vehicles registered from January 1, 2020 onwards.
However, due to the enthusiastic response from customers and realising the positive impact that long-term electrification can bring to the environment, the offer now applies to all Volvo PHEVs purchased since the launch of the XC90 T8 PHEV on December 3, 2015. – The Vibes, December 23, 2020
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