The new EX60 model from Volvo presents itself as a car capable of changing the rules of the game in the electric off-roader market. This model is the brand’s most important electric vehicle to date and enters the market with very compelling technical characteristics.
Key Features and Technologies
Among the main advantages of the newcomer are an EPA-estimated range of up to 400 miles, the capability for ultra-fast charging at 400 kW, and native support for the Tesla Supercharger fast-charging network in the USA. A special version with enhanced off-road qualities has also been announced.
The flagship version, which the company calls the P12 AWD Electric, is precisely what delivers the maximum 400-mile range. This immediately puts the EX60 ahead of all previous Volvo electric vehicles and places it on par with, if not above, the Tesla Model Y Long Range.
Charging at 400 kW allows the EX60 to regain up to 173 miles of range in just 10 minutes.
However, it’s worth remembering that this will require a charging device capable of providing such speed, of which there are currently very few in the USA. Even the Tesla Supercharger network, which this car supports natively, rarely offers such speeds.
In total, Volvo offers the EX60 with three powertrains and seven different trim levels. The base P6 RWD provides up to 310 miles of range, the mid-range P10 AWD offers 320 miles, and the top-tier P12 AWD delivers the already known 400 miles. The company backs its battery technology with a 10-year warranty, which is a key point since this is a completely new, untested platform for Volvo.
New Architecture and Design
The platform, named SPA3, is combined with the HuginCore computing system. This comprehensive solution includes several key technologies: a “cell-to-body” battery construction, mega-casting, and next-generation electric motors of its own design.
According to Volvo, all this means less weight, better efficiency, better production scalability, and, importantly, lower cost for the consumer. As a result, the model has the same carbon footprint as the smaller EX30. The company does not name specific prices for each trim level but notes that a well-equipped EX60 will cost around $60,000.
Visually, the EX60 does not reinvent Volvo’s design language but rather evolves it. The car achieves a drag coefficient of 0.26 thanks to a low nose, a sloping roofline, and tapered sides. Inside, the long wheelbase and flat floor provide additional legroom in the rear seats, as well as a large luggage compartment.
Equipment and Safety
Technological features include a 28-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system, speakers in the headrests for all four main seats, and built-in Apple Music with Dolby Atmos support.
One cannot forget the AI-powered voice assistant, which, according to Volvo, speaks like a regular person and understands natural language. The system runs on Google Gemini AI on top of Android Automotive OS, so it should be fast and smooth. The new multi-adaptive safety system and other safety innovations in the EX60 are also of interest.
Volvo used a reinforced safety cage made of boron steel, a wide range of sensors, and constant environmental monitoring to surpass modern regulatory standards.
In other words, in the near future, Tesla may not be the only manufacturer with safety indicators exceeding NHTSA or IIHS ratings.
Off-Road Version and Availability
Volvo also reports that an EX60 Cross Country version will appear later in the USA. Initially, it will go on sale in Europe and will offer an additional 20 mm of ground clearance, with the possibility of increasing it by another 20 mm if necessary. Although 40 mm may seem insignificant, the Cross Country will also receive underbody protection, unique wheels, extended wheel arches, and an exclusive Frost Green paint. It will come standard with all-wheel drive and will only be available with the P10 and P12 powertrains.
The EX60 is already available for order in Europe. In the USA, order-taking will begin in late spring, and production will start this spring in Sweden. Deliveries of the P6 and P10 models will begin in summer, with the long-range P12 joining them soon after.
The appearance of the EX60 clearly demonstrates Volvo’s strategic shift towards full electrification, betting not only on range but also on integration with the most developed charging infrastructure in the USA. This could be a decisive argument for buyers hesitant due to “range anxiety.” The emphasis on a new platform promising cost reduction indicates the brand’s desire to make mid-class electric cars more accessible while maintaining its signature safety and quality standards. The success of this model could significantly strengthen Volvo’s position in the competitive electric crossover market.