The future — both of the auto industry in general, and of Volvo specifically — may be electric, but the S60 Recharge offers a compelling vision of how going gradually and gracefully into EV might look. For the average American driver, the sedan’s electric-only range is more than sufficient for daily errands. At the same time, the reassurance of a combustion engine and the convenience of refueling at any gas station can’t be underestimated for those still wary of taking the zero-emission leap.
BMW makes a similar argument for its 330e xDrive sedan, though with significantly less power and half the electric range. Beyond that, the sad PHEV truth is that hybrid luxury sedans are in short supply, and BMW’s excellent — though all-electric — i4 is probably the next for your shortlist. Despite Volvo’s fleet-wide electrification ambitions, it’s unclear when (or even if) the S60 will get a full EV replacement.
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For now, though, there’s something undeniably appealing about the 2024 S60 Recharge’s blend of luxury, performance, and flexibility. That pays clear dividends as a daily-driver, even if the Volvo falls more into the “grand tourer” school of asphalt enthusiasm, rather than being an outright sports sedan.
