Verdict

IF you’re after a high-performance, premium plug-in estate car, this new V90 T8 sits happily in a class of one. Rivals from BMW and Mercedes are only available in saloon guise, while the cheaper Volkswagen Passat GTE Estate is smaller and less luxurious. And despite not feeling as fast as the figures suggest, the Volvo offers a convincing blend of space, quality and performance, along with rock-bottom company car tax and a usable electric range.

★★★★☆