Volvo Car Malaysia offers free car insurance for hybrids till Sept 30

KUALA LUMPUR: Buyers of a new Volvo hybrid electric car in Malaysia from July 1 to September 30, 2023 will enjoy free car insurance for the first year and VSP (5-year Volvo Service Plan) worth almost RM20,000.

VSP is a comprehensive car service package that covers the first five car services including wear-and-tear items and labour costs, free software updates and vehicle health checks.

For more information on Volvo Car Malaysia’s electric vehicles, visit www.volvocars.com/my/v/cars/plug-in-hybrids or follow Volvo Car Malaysia on Facebook http://bit.ly/VolvoMY- FB and Instagram at http://bit.ly/VolvoMY-IG.  

In a statement, Volvo Car Malaysia pointed out that its line-up of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) give owners the choice between the electric motor and internal combustion engine – or both at the same time – thus optimising the performance, range and fuel consumption.

"Volvo Cars holds ambitious goals to offer a fully electric range by 2030 but also acknowledges customers have diverse needs, some which require the assurance of a back-up plan as they embark on a journey of electrified mobility," said the company.

The nature of a hybrid powertrain allows drivers to enjoy the pure benefits of electric driving or vastly improved fuel economy while on electrically-assisted petrol power, explained Volvo Car Malaysia.

"By complementing its fully electric ambitions with a transitional hybrid range, Volvo gives more drivers the opportunity to take their first step towards electrified mobility while alleviating the concerns of low-battery life during their journeys," added the company.

The Volvo PHEV range include the XC60 Recharge and the XC90 Recharge sports utility vehicles (SUVs).

In 2022, Volvo Cars introduced newly improved powertrains to all its plug-in hybrids, giving these cars a long-range battery of 18.8kWh and an increased range of up to 90km.

The extended range means owners’ daily commutes can be fully electric with petrol purely as a backup or for longer weekend trips and interstate travel.

Plug-in hybrids can benefit from a dedicated charging box at home.

Also, plug-in hybrids can be charged anywhere as owners can top up on power via an ordinary 3-pin power outlet away from home.