The world’s first diesel plug-in hybrid – the result of a close cooperation between Volvo Car Corporation and Vattenfall
Volvo Cars and Vattenfall AB are today presenting the jointly developed Volvo V60 diesel plug-in hybrid in Berlin. The V60 with its combined diesel-electric drive is distinguished by low carbon emissions of less than 50 grams per kilometre and a fuel consumption of 1.9 litres per 100 kilometres. The car is the first product jointly developed by Volvo Cars and Vattenfall. Series production is due to start as early as next year.
Minimal carbon emissions – perfect driving pleasure
“Vattenfall and Volvo are together driving the development of vehicles to dramatically improve the carbon footprint in the mobility sector. Using electricity from renewable energy sources, the diesel plug-in-hybrid affords a minimised carbon footprint. The common project underscores that new and innovative drive types will become a reality very soon”, said Ulrich Frieser, Head of E-Mobility Development at Vattenfall.
Besides offering the right charging infrastructure for secure charging, Vattenfall is also developing an electricity product that will use the output of dedicated wind farms. The cars will therefore be charged with certified green electricity from in-house wind turbines.



