Volvo’s EX60 makes its official debut today with fast-charging capabilities and an all-new electric architecture, with the Swedish automaker positioning the crossover EV as a new direction for its battery-powered lineup. Estimated range is up to 400 miles; 800 volt architecture for ultra-fast chargingThe EX60 feels like a concerted effort by Volvo to address some of the most common pain points of EV ownership. But it also represents Volvo’s efforts to reorganize its supply chain and production processes for better opportunities. Profit from EV lineup.
At first glance, the EX60 looks a bit familiar, with an exterior design reminiscent of Volvo’s other EVs and hybrids such as the EX90 and XC70. However, this new crossover SUV is built on an all-new platform called Volvo’s SPA3 (Scalable Product Architecture 3) and comes with a number of new features not previously seen in the company’s lineup.
SPA3 is designed to be modular, meaning that the hardware and software can be continuously improved. It is also the first vehicle to benefit from Volvo’s new Megacasting production process to reduce weight and improve manufacturing efficiency. And it will utilize a structural battery pack where the high voltage cells are actually part of the structural chassis.
But Volvo claims the EX60 is its “most intelligent” car ever, and it’s certainly a showcase for processing power. The EX60 is built around HuginCore, Volvo’s most advanced hardware and software system, which integrates the automaker’s in-house technology with features from Google, Nvidia, and Qualcomm. Volvo says the result is a vehicle that is faster, smarter and continuously improved through over-the-air updates.
The EX60 will be Volvo’s first car to feature Google’s Gemini as its new AI assistant. The assistant is “deeply integrated” into the vehicle’s operating system, allowing drivers to have “natural and personalized” conversations. The infotainment system is also designed to be responsive with zero lag, but of course we’ll have to test it ourselves to say for sure.
Volvo’s first 800-volt architecture also feels like a feature aimed at reducing lag, but this time it’s for charging. Other automakers such as Hyundai and Kia have risen to prominence as EV demand cools thanks to their fast-charging, 800-volt vehicles, and Volvo is aiming to do the same. The EX60 can charge from 10 to 80 percent in 19 minutes using a 400kW fast charger, adding 168 miles of range in just 10 minutes. of Native NACS charging port EX60 owners will be able to fast-charge at Tesla Supercharger stations.
Volvo also offers a world-first 10-year battery warranty covering up to 240,000km. This extends the company’s previous eight years of coverage and reflects confidence in its in-house battery development and manufacturing capabilities.
The EX60 also has other touches, including vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid features that come standard on all markets and trims. Volvo has already announced a partnership with Swedish energy provider Vattenfall to explore how the EX60 and other Volvo EVs can help stabilize and balance the power grid.
The EX60 is available in three powertrain variants. The P6 has an estimated range of 310 miles. P10, 320 miles. And P12 is 400 miles. Both the P10 and P12 come with all-wheel drive for instant torque and increased traction. The P6’s single motor is mounted on the rear wheel for a lighter, more agile driving experience. The propulsion system is available in Plus or Ultra trim levels for increased comfort. The P6 and P10 will go into production in April 2026, with the P12 expected to follow later that year.
Volvo says the P10 starts at about $60,000 and comes with an impressive array of standard features, including a 21-speaker Bose sound system, a 15-inch curved OLED center display with built-in Google, a large panoramic roof, a 360-degree camera, 20-inch five-spoke diamond-cut wheels, the Pilot Assist driver assistance system, three-zone climate control, metallic paint, and active suspension. 19.2kW on-board charger.
The EX60 will likely arrive in a very different world than Volvo would like. After a related failure 3-row seat EX90 releasedautomakers are clearly hoping to bring back some excitement by introducing new EVs, two-row, five-passenger crossover SUVs, into the most popular segment of any vehicle, electric or not.
Volvo is also aiming to make its vehicles more profitable by upgrading the manufacturing process at Volvo’s historic Torslanda plant in Sweden and introducing Megacast. Using this process, the EX60 will have its entire rear underbody cast on an 8,400-ton casting machine, allowing Volvo to replace around 100 individual parts with a single piece of aluminum.
Volvo calls it the smartest, longest-range, fastest-charging EV ever. This is notable because this is the superlative word Volvo has used to describe ES90 sedan made in China When that EV was expected to be produced next. Currently, the ES90 has been delayed due to tariffs and profitability concerns, and the EX60 is Volvo’s main effort to go electric.