Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid

The XC60 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is an elegant five-passenger luxury SUV with a well-finished interior. It has an EPA-estimated 35 miles of electric-only range, after which it transitions to regular hybrid operation, where it got a commendable 28 mpg in our tests. It takes 5 hours to charge the 18.8-kilowatt-hour battery on a 240-volt charger, or 17 hours from a household 120-volt outlet. Thanks to a whopping 455 hp, the XC60 PHEV has extremely quick acceleration, and drivers will barely notice the transitions between electric and gas power. Handling is taut and responsive, but like the rest of the XC60 line, it suffers from overly complex controls and a stiff ride. The cabin benefits from comfortable and supportive front seats, an uncluttered Scandinavian-inspired interior design, and a nicely finished cargo hold.