Volvo’s petrol plug-in hybrid, the XC90 T8 Twin Engine, has qualified for the UK Plug-in Car Grant (PICG) scheme from the Office of Low Emissions (OLEV).

With a combined output of 407bhp from its eletric motor and petrol engine, Volvo claim the SUV emits 49g/km of CO2.

The Plug in Car Grant (PICG) has a designed criteria to encourage manufactures to decrease the level of outputted CO2 exhaust emissions.

To achieve this, hybrid vehicles must emit less than 75g/km, a minimal travelling range of 10 miles and must reach a speed of at least 60mph.

The XC90 T8 Twin engine is now available with an on-road price of £54,955 (including PICG). Companies choosing the XC90 T8 Twin Engine can write down as much as 100% of the cost against their income tax liability, said Volvo.