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Volvo has significantly upgraded the 2028 XC60 and XC90 plug-in hybrids, doubling their all-electric range to 78 and 73 miles respectively. The update features larger floor-mounted batteries, new safety tech, and a Gemini-powered infotainment system, reflecting a strategic pivot toward hybrids after scaling back pure EV targets.
Volvo has revealed the 2028 XC60 and XC90 plug-in hybrids, featuring a significantly larger battery that more than doubles their all-electric range. The XC60 now offers 78 miles of electric driving, while the XC90 provides 73 miles, both powered by a 37.9 kWh usable battery. These updates aim to make plug-in hybrids more practical for daily commuting without requiring frequent charging.
Lexus refreshes the second-gen NX with a dramatic exterior update and an all-new interior, adopting the sixth-generation hybrid system. The NX 450h+ gains a 23.0 kWh battery for up to 62 miles of EV range and roughly 303 hp in Europe, while the NX 350h uses a lighter lithium-ion pack borrowed from the ES 350h with improved cooling for more output. The cabin features a 14-inch infotainment display, a 12.3-inch driver display, capacitive HVAC and camera controls, and a redesigned center console, plus reduced noise and increased rigidity. Europe-bound availability is spring 2027; U.S. pricing and timing have not been announced.
Lamborghini has unveiled the Urus SE Performante, the most powerful Urus yet at 801hp from a plug‑in hybrid setup, paired with two rear spoilers and extensive carbon fibre to shed weight. It weighs 2,473kg, does 0–62mph in 3.3s, and hits 194mph; aero gains deliver 16% more downforce than the old Performante, while drag stays the same. A 25.9kWh battery offers about 37 miles of electric range, alongside a revised eight‑speed automatic and Akrapovič exhaust; the interior features a space‑age design with a large infotainment screen.
Lamborghini has introduced the Urus SE Performante, a plug-in hybrid version of its Urus SUV that the company touts as the fastest super SUV, with 0-100 kph in 3.3 seconds and a top speed of 312 kph. Power comes from an electric motor paired with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, delivering 812 hp and about 738 lb-ft of torque. Pricing for the 2026 Urus SE is expected around $250,000–$280,000. The move continues Lamborghini’s shift away from pure EVs toward hybrids, though executives say a return to gas-only models isn’t ruled out.}
Bovensiepen's 05 GT is an 800 hp, 1,100 Nm plug-in hybrid estate hand-built in Buchloe and based on the BMW 5 Series Touring. Designed by Frank Stephenson, it features a Lavalina leather interior, an Akrapovič exhaust, and weighs 2,555 kg. Priced from €198,900 (incl. VAT) with first deliveries planned for Q4 2026, the car aims to revive the Alpina legacy as a true product line rather than a one-off statement.
Lamborghini is scrapping its Lanzador all-electric supercar and shifting to plug-in hybrids, after CEO Stephan Winkelmann said demand for EVs among its customers is almost zero and investing in full EVs would be an “expensive hobby.” By 2030 the brand plans all models to be PHEVs while maintaining internal combustion engines for now, and will continue electrification efforts but only when customer demand justifies it. Never say never on EVs, but the current market isn’t ready for a pure electric Lambo.
Lamborghini has scrapped its planned Lanzador all-electric supercar after CEO Stephen Winkelmann cited near-zero buyer interest. The company will replace the Lanzador with plug-in hybrids (like Reveulto and Urus) and aims for a hybrid EV lineup by 2030, while continuing internal combustion engines for as long as possible; a future all-electric model could appear only when the time is right.
Lamborghini scrapped its pure-electric Lanzador and plans a plug-in hybrid version by the end of the decade, with the next-gen Urus also moving away from full electrification. CEO Stephan Winkelmann said demand for EVs among its high-end customers is near zero, calling EVs an “expensive hobby” while regulators push decarbonization; the move aims to balance emission rules with the brand’s emotional appeal.
Lamborghini has canceled its plan for a pure-electric Lanzador, delaying a 2028–29 launch and signaling a pivot to a plug-in hybrid as demand remains unclear and the 2035 gas-car ban policy shifts.
Audi reveals the RS 5 lineup with a wagon variant for the first time in the US, featuring a 678-horsepower plug-in-hybrid powertrain built from a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6; with 609 lb-ft of torque and a 0–62 mph time of 3.6 seconds, the RS 5 Avant marks Audi’s return to small RS wagons in America.
The Drive previews the 2027 Audi RS5 Avant and its liftback sibling, a 630-hp twin-turbo plug‑in‑hybrid wagon that could reach the US but Audi has not confirmed US availability; whether it comes here or not, it preserves the Autobahn‑style fantasy and has enthusiasts dreaming of high‑speed road trips in a high‑performance wagon.
Audi's RS5 returns with a plug-in-hybrid powertrain that combines a 2.9L twin-turbo V6 and a 175‑hp electric motor for a total of 630 hp and 608 lb-ft, with over 50 miles of electric range in Europe, 0–62 mph in 3.6 seconds, and a new rear electro‑mechanical torque‑vectoring system; available as sedan and Avant with wide fenders and aggressive styling, Europe pricing starts around €106,200 for the sedan and about €107,850 for the Avant, with US specifics to follow.
Mercedes’ 2026 S-Class facelift is a major mid‑cycle refresh with about 2,700 new or updated parts. It introduces redesigned powertrains: the M256 Evo inline‑six gains torque and overboost, and the M177 Evo flat‑plane V8 in the S580 makes 530 hp. A plug‑in hybrid S580e combines the six with an electric motor for more output and over 62 miles of WLTP range. All gasoline engines get a 17‑kW mild‑hybrid system and a 48‑V setup; diesels switch to the OM 656 Evo. Rear‑wheel steering becomes standard at 4.5 degrees (10 degrees optional), and the air suspension is refined with cloud‑based damping data. The S‑Class debuts January 29, with the Maybach variant arriving later.
Jeep and Chrysler will cease production of their plug-in hybrid models starting with the 2026 model year as Stellantis shifts focus to other hybrid technologies like mild hybrids and range-extended vehicles, citing changing customer demand and regulatory environments.