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Volvo T8 Recharge ext. Range MPG by year — every rating on record

The Volvo T8 Recharge ext. Range has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2022 to 2023. Across those years its best rated version returned 31 mpg (2022) and its thirstiest returned 31 mpg (2022). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Station Wagons.

31best combined mpg (2022)
31worst combined mpg (2022)
31latest year best (2023)
2configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model yearConfigurationsBest combinedWorst combinedClass rank that yearDrivetrainsFuelEPA class
2022131 mpg31 mpg#12 of 21 (45th pct)All-Wheel DrivePremium and ElectricitySmall Station Wagons
2023131 mpg31 mpg#21 of 29 (29th pct)All-Wheel DrivePremium and ElectricitySmall Station Wagons

Where it has stood in its class

Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Volvo T8 Recharge ext. Range placed highest in 2022 at #12 of 21, and lowest in 2023 at #21 of 29. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.

Every configuration on record

All 2 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.

YearConfigurationEngine detailCityHighwayCombinedGallons/yrBarrels/yrEPA fuel cost/yrRangeCO2 g/miGHG
20232.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium and Electricity2.0L 4-cyl, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop303331371.03.1$2,500530 mi9910/10
20222.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium and ElectricitySIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop303331371.03.1$2,500530 mi9910/10

What T8 Recharge ext. Range fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2023 Volvo T8 Recharge ext. Range burns 371 to 371 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.

Pump priceMost efficientThirstiestSpread
$3.00/gal$1,113$1,113$0
$3.50/gal$1,298$1,298$0
$4.00/gal$1,484$1,484$0

EPA’s own estimate for the 2023 model year is $2,500 to $2,500 a year in fuel, or $3,750 less than the average new vehicle over five years.

How it compares with other Small Station Wagons

Across the 142 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 31 mpg the Volvo T8 Recharge ext. Range is 4 mpg better the median, which is worth about $192 a year at $3.50 a gallon.

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