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2021 Volvo S90 T8 Recharge: Quiet elegance

The stylish, comfy and electrified S90 sedan is both turbo- and supercharged.

Emme Hall
I love two-seater, RWD convertibles and own a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata for pavement fun and a lifted 2001 Miata for pre-running. I race air-cooled Volkswagens in desert races like the Mint 400 and the Baja 1000. I have won the Rebelle Rally, seven-day navigational challenge, twice and I am the only driver to compete in an EV, the Rivian R1T.
Emme Hall
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This is the 2021 Volvo S90. 

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It is available in Momentum, R-Design and Inscription trims, but only the latter two are available with the T8 Recharge plug-in hybrid setup.

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Under the hood is a 2.0-liter I4 engine that's both turbocharged and supercharged, powering the front wheels.

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An 11.6-kilowatt-hour battery and electric motor on the rear axle. 

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All told, this system pushes out a healthy 400 horsepower and 472 pound-feet of torque. Power going to the front and rear wheels means the S90 T8 has all-wheel drive, too.

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When fully charged, the S90 says I have an indicated 25 miles of all-electric range. 

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The S90 has plenty of driving aids standard, like blind-spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, road sign information and adaptive cruise control. 

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The S90 has Volvo's Pilot Assist, too, which combines the adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist, but this is a hands-on system and must be treated as such.

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The 2021 Volvo S90 T8 Recharge starts at $61,095 including $1,045 for destination.

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Keep scrolling for more photos of this turbo- and supercharged Swede.

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