In the coming decade, Volvo wants the words “electricity” and “luxury” to be evoked when its name is uttered and is using the Polestar-engineered S60 Recharge luxury sedan to help establish this association. The S60 Recharge’s modern, sporty look marks a definitive split from the unstylish Volvos of the past. With a sharp, low-riding body that sits on diamond-cut 20-inch wheels, The S60 Recharge is as easy on the eyes as the BMW 330e or the Mercedes C350e. A pair of Polestar badges decorate the rear fascia and high-gloss black grille. “Thor’s Hammer” LED headlights and gold brake calipers and valve stem covers further accentuate the head-turning vehicle. On the inside, you’ll find matching gold seatbelts—a signature of Volvo’s performance brand Polestar. A roomy cabin with a soft-touch interior and a panoramic sunroof reinforce the S60 Recharge’s premium image. A nine-inch Sensus touchscreen embedded in the dash operates an infotainment system that is 50 percent faster than the previous year’s. Like other PHEV Volvos, the S60 Recharge employs a “twin engine” powertrain consisting of a twin-charged 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gas engine and an 87-hp electric motor. Despite a healthy 455 horsepower and 494 pound-feet of torque, the S60 Recharge does not take off from a standstill as quickly as other instant-torque EVs due to a sluggish transmission, but compensates by speeding up in a hurry once it gets going for a 4.3-second 0-60 mph time. An 11.6-kWh battery delivers 41 miles of all-electric range. The S60 Recharge delivers both power and class, proving Volvo has what it takes to compete with veteran luxury automakers.