Volvo EX60 Electric SUV Launches with Groundbreaking 503-Mile Range
Volvo has officially unveiled its new all-electric EX60 mid-size SUV, marking a pivotal moment in the brand's transition away from petrol and diesel engines. Designed from the ground up as an electric vehicle, the EX60 replaces the combustion-engined XC60, which has been Volvo's best-selling model. This new SUV sits at the core of Volvo's future electric lineup, combining impressive long-range capabilities, rapid charging technology, next-generation software, and enhanced safety systems.
New SPA3 Architecture and Performance Benchmarks
The EX60 is the first production model built on Volvo's innovative SPA3 electric vehicle architecture. This platform has been developed to support a new generation of electric cars, offering improved efficiency, reduced complexity, and lower manufacturing costs. Additionally, it allows for continuous vehicle improvements through over-the-air software updates, a feature that will underpin all future Volvo electric models.
Volvo claims the EX60 sets a new benchmark for the brand, with stats that measure up strongly against its key rival, the new BMW iX3. In its longest-range configuration, the all-wheel-drive EX60 can travel up to 503 miles on a single charge, slightly surpassing the iX3's claimed 500-mile range. Other versions include an entry-level rear-wheel-drive model with up to 385 miles of range and a mid-range all-wheel-drive variant rated at up to 410 miles. These figures are designed to alleviate concerns around long-distance electric driving for family car buyers.
Ultra-Fast Charging and Advanced Technologies
Charging performance is another critical focus for the EX60. Volvo states that the SUV can add up to 211 miles of range in just 10 minutes when connected to an ultra-fast 400kW charger, while BMW claims up to 231 miles for the iX3 under similar conditions. Charging from 10 to 80 percent is quoted at around 19 minutes for the longest-range EX60 model.
The EX60 introduces several new manufacturing and engineering technologies for Volvo. One of the most significant is cell-to-body battery construction, which integrates battery cells directly into the car's structure rather than housing them in a separate pack. This approach increases energy density, reduces weight, and improves charging performance, while also lowering the overall carbon footprint. The EX60 is also the first Volvo to use large-scale aluminium "mega casting," replacing hundreds of smaller components with fewer, larger castings to reduce material use and production complexity.
Software, Safety, and Design Innovations
Software and digital systems play a central role in the EX60. The car is powered by Volvo's new core computing system, known as HuginCore, which processes data from the vehicle's sensors and supports driver assistance, infotainment, and over-the-air updates. Volvo describes the EX60 as its most intelligent car yet, featuring the integrated Google Gemini AI assistant for more natural voice interaction.
Safety remains a core element, with Volvo describing the EX60 as one of the safest vehicles it has ever built. It includes a strengthened safety cage using boron steel, a wide array of sensors, and a new multi-adaptive safety belt for personalised protection. The software-defined architecture allows safety systems to improve through updates over time.
Design-wise, the EX60 balances familiarity with a clear shift into Volvo's electric future. It features shorter overhangs and a smoother profile to improve aerodynamic efficiency, achieving a drag coefficient of 0.26. Signature Thor's Hammer lighting has been reinterpreted, while flush surfaces and integrated details give the car a modern, technically focused appearance. Inside, Scandinavian design principles dominate, with natural materials, muted colour palettes, and a reduced number of physical controls.
EX60 Cross Country Variant and UK Pricing
Alongside the standard EX60, Volvo has revealed the EX60 Cross Country, a more rugged model with a raised ride height, unique wheels, wider wheel arches, and stainless-steel skid plates. It sits 20 mm higher off the ground, with air suspension allowing for further adjustments. Despite its tougher appearance, it retains the same core electric technology as the standard car.
The EX60 range will be offered with three main powertrain options: the rear-wheel-drive P6, and the all-wheel-drive P10 and P12. The first deliveries in the UK are expected in late summer, with the P6 model starting from £56,860, undercutting the BMW iX3's starting price of £58,755. However, the entry-level BMW claims 500 miles of range, compared to the Volvo EX60 P6's 385 miles.
