Volvo has gone on the file with much more facts about its forthcoming V60 design, which will be driven by the world’s very first diesel plug-in hybrid engine.

The automobile, which is slated to hit the market in 2012, will let you choose among 3 drive modes. Beneath the “Pure” program, the automobile runs totally on electricity with a 50 km mileage if you switch to “Hybrid,” you’ll get a hybrid drive with typical carbon dioxide emissions of just 49 g/km. Finally, when you want to step on the gasoline pedal, you can change to “Power” mode, which will give you a total of 215 + 70 horsepower, generating the V60 velocity from -one hundred km/h in a respectable 6.9 seconds.

Now for the bit that helps make prospective electric vehicle clients cringe: The auto requires between 3 and 7.5 several hours to cost dependent on the outlet — not as well shabby in comparison to, for illustration, Chevy Volt, which is meant to consider four hrs to cost on a committed 240-volt line.

Volvo understands how agonizing waiting can be, so to make those extended hours pass faster, the business made an iPhone app that lets you check the charging status. Examine out the video clip demonstration of the car’s most crucial features (the iPhone bit is at 2:37) below.