Open Settings > Driving > Drive modes and choose the desired calibration; Hybrid is the normal default, while Pure requires sufficient battery charge and Power increases energy use.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified for the 2025 U.S.-market V60 T8 AWD plug-in hybrid. It does not apply to the V60 Cross Country B5 mild-hybrid configuration on the same model route.
- Retail trim / version
- 2025 V60 T8 AWD Plug-in Hybrid
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Published availability and qualifications
Verified for the 2025 U.S.-market V60 T8 AWD plug-in hybrid. It does not apply to the V60 Cross Country B5 mild-hybrid configuration on the same model route.
Know what kind of control to look for.
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Step by step.
- 01
Press the vehicle symbol in the bottom bar and open Settings.
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Go to Driving > Drive modes.
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Select Hybrid for normal mixed driving, Pure to prioritize electric operation, all-wheel drive for traction, Off-road for suitable low-speed terrain or Power for maximum response.
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Confirm the selected mode above the gear indication and monitor the battery and road conditions for continued availability.
Important limits
- Pure can be unavailable when the high-voltage battery level is too low.
- Off-road mode is restricted to low speeds and is not intended for ordinary public-road driving.
Quick checks.
- ✓If Pure is unavailable, charge the traction battery and retry under suitable temperature and operating conditions.
- ✓If a selected mode cancels, check for a speed threshold, low battery, stability-system intervention or vehicle message.
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2025 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid User Manual — Selecting a Drive Mode
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