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Recently test drove a used EX90 PHEV. I was shocked at how rough the transition from electric to ICE was. The owner said he never drove it in all-electric mode, just in hybrid mode (so the ICE is on all the time). We liked other aspects of the vehicle, but once we saw the vehicle history from the dealer, we knew it'd be thousands of dollars every year or two for repairs.


The EX90 is a new all-electric BEV released for the 2025 model year. Perhaps you drove an XC90 plug-in hybrid?


Ah yes, my mistake. And when I googled it, I saw many stories of HVAC issues that cost thousands to fix. If it happens under warranty, it's just the hassle of taking it in for service all the time. If it happens out of warranty, you're screwed.




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