In Pictures: Volvo's new XC60 and XC90 PHEVs offer up to 78 miles of electric range, topping Toyota RAV4

Volvo's new long-range PHEVs aim to close the gap between plug-in hybrids and fully electric SUVs.

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Rivals like Hyundai's electric SUVs face new pressure as Volvo pushes PHEV range past 70 miles.

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Volvo's electrified lineup arrives as the brand bets big on plug-in hybrids alongside its EVs.

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The 41.2 kWh battery in the XC60 and XC90 PHEVs is larger than many rivals' packs.

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Longer electric range lets plug-in hybrid drivers handle most daily trips without gasoline.

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Competitors such as Mercedes-Benz offer plug-in and electric SUVs in the same premium segment.

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Volvo says its new PHEVs deliver the longest electric range of any plug-in hybrid sold in the US.

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The XC60 and XC90 PHEVs more than double the electric range of the outgoing versions.

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At up to 78 miles, Volvo's plug-in hybrids now outpace the Toyota RAV4 PHEV's 54 miles.

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