Real-world Range Vs. EPA Estimates Over Six-month Test
Generally speaking, the faster you drive, the quicker you accelerate, and the more accessories (like climate control) you use, the more energy you consume. But the interface plays an especially important role in how much of the range you use. Each EV has its own way of anticipating the number of miles you have left at any point of battery charge鈥攕ometimes optimistic then revisionist, other times surprisingly linear, accurate, and confidence-building. Our long-term 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf landed soundly in the latter group. Its gauge cluster and trip computer unfailingly suggested a remaining range that was maybe slightly less than what was actually remaining, and nearly as linear as a fuel-range estimation for a gasoline car. It helped us have confidence in the e-Golf鈥檚 range, as we quite easily got more than 80 miles of charge in most year-round driving conditions鈥攁nd in many cases, a lot more. The test e-Golf had a 24.2-kwh battery pack and was EPA-rated at 83 miles of total range; but the entire time, that seemed conservative. We reached this top end for driving range, of around 110 miles, at least two other times鈥攚hen we鈥檇 used the climate control lightly, and driven carefully at city speeds.
It鈥檚 unique in this segment, in fact, unless you look towards the cheaper but beautifully built Volkswagen Passat GTE or value-packed Kia Optima Sportswagon PHEV. Volvo claims the V90 will do 28 miles on electric power alone, putting it on par with the three-box BMW 530e. The efficiency figures are identical, too, with a claimed 141.2mpg and 46g/km CO2 emissions. That results in a rock-bottom nine per cent Benefit-in-Kind tax rate for company car drivers, again matching the BMW - as well as the similarly priced Mercedes E 350 e. But since the Government brought in its VED tax hikes, the appeal of plug-in has somewhat diminished for private buyers. As the V90 falls under the 拢60,000 threshold for the plug-in car grant, it is eligible for a 拢2,500 saving, but whether you鈥檙e looking at list price or PCP, it appears expensive. Still, putting cost to one side for a moment, how does a Volvo estate with over 400bhp perform?
Unsurprisingly it鈥檚 still a refinement and comfort champion, feeling hushed and smooth at cruising speeds. Previously, we鈥檝e warned against kitting your V90 out with larger wheels, but on our car鈥檚 19-inch rims, the base version鈥檚 supple ride is largely retained. However, it鈥檚 worth noting that this test model came with rear air suspension, which even in the heady heights of Inscription specification remains a 拢1,500 extra. While it鈥檚 easy to salivate over the T8鈥檚 power and torque numbers, one key figure puts a dampener on things. At 2,011kg, this is a heavy car. As a result, the performance specs (0-62mph takes just 4.8 seconds) feel a little ambitious from behind the wheel. Choosing Power mode from the drive selector sets the car up for maximum acceleration, using the 315bhp turbo and supercharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine and 86bhp electric motor in tandem. It鈥檚 still pretty brisk; just don鈥檛 expect searing pace.
The steering and chassis control of the big Volvo still don鈥檛 feel set up with hard driving in mind, either. On the other hand, the electric injection means the V90 T8 is incredibly quiet at town speeds. The car will operate in Hybrid mode by default, using the power of the electric motor driving the rear wheels for crawling and low-speed driving. Of course, the T8 gets the same luxurious cabin as a diesel V90, with a feature-filled portrait touchscreen and high-quality dash. There鈥檚 a long list of standard equipment, too, with Inscription Pro trim building on the V90鈥檚 already impressive tally of tech - including semi-autonomous driving features - with plush cabin additions. The T8 is also available in racier R-Design spec, bringing a BMW M Sport-style bodykit and flashy trim. Crucially for estate buyers, this is still a practical family car. While the much cheaper Passat Estate offers a 483-litre boot, the V90 is far bigger. The T8鈥檚 560-litre load bay is identical to that in the diesel cars, and folding the rear seats offers a total of 1,526 litres.
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