How Volvo avoided rivals' WLTP plug-in hybrid sales woes

Plug-in hybrids account for up to 15% of Volvo's vehicle sales in the model lines where they are offered. This includes models such as the S90 flagship sedan (shown).

January 27, 2019 08:58 AM

Volvo avoided a slowdown in sales of its plug-in hybrids that stung rivals when Europe’s new WLTP emissions testing regime was introduced because the automaker’s customers for such cars value enhanced performance over fuel economy.

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