Overview
- GoAuto’s road test of the Ultra T8 verifies Volvo’s 18.8 kWh battery delivering about 75 km of electric-only driving versus a 77 km claim.
- The powertrain pairs a turbo- and supercharged 2.0-litre petrol engine on the front axle with a rear electric motor for a combined 340 kW and an estimated 709 Nm.
- Tested performance includes a 0–100 km/h time of roughly 5.3 seconds for the 2300 kg seven-seater with linear, quiet delivery through an eight-speed automatic.
- Real-world petrol use was 8.1 L/100 km against Volvo’s 7.2 L/100 km claim, with the brand quoting 1.8 L/100 km when the battery has charge.
- Practicality remains strong with seating for seven and up to 1941 litres of cargo space, though the T8 loses the 70-litre underfloor bin and provides a repair kit instead of a spare.