Volvo introduced the XC60 Detroit the Plug-in Hybrid Concept, a plug-in hybrid whose combined power is 350 hp. Its batteries can be connected to the mains to recharge and is capable of traveling up to 45 miles on 100% electric mode. According to Volvo, hit the market in two years.

The Swedish brand Volvo will present to mark the Detroit Motor Show the XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept, a version of the XC60 will feature a gasoline engine of 2 liters with 280 hp, which will act on the front, and one electric 70 hp, which will on the rear. However, one of the biggest news of the XC60 Hybrid is offered the chance to recharge its lithium-ion batteries by connecting to the network, which is unusual for hybrid mechanics. The approximate time of recovery in ordinary plug is 3 hours.

The Volvo XC60 Concept Plug-in Hybrid has three independent modes of driving. The first is the “Pure“, which uses only the electric motor, with which we can operate for 45 miles (under ideal conditions). Then there is the “Hybrid“, which functions as a conventional hybrid and has a consumption of 2.3 liters per 100 km, and finally we have the “Power“, which draws each and every one of the 350 hp offered its thrusters while the battery will last electric. Associated with mechanical displays a eight-speed automatic transmission.

In addition, the Volvo XC60 Concept Plug-in Hybrid interact with our mobile phone, where we can find information on remaining range, the level of battery or even detect where is the nearest charging station to our position. According to Volvo, the XC60 Concept Plug-in Hybrid hit the market in about two years.