The EX60 will serve as an all-electric alternative to the competitive, but aging, XC60
June 25, 2025 at 07:52
- Underpinning the new EX60 will be the automaker’s new SPA3 architecture.
- This new model will likely share powertrain components with other Volvo EVs.
- New Volvo models like the ES90 support 350 kW DC fast charging.
Volvo’s fleet of electric vehicles features models like the EX30, EX40, C40, and the EX90. As of a few months ago, it now also includes the ES90 sedan, conceived as a rival to the BMW i5. Soon, the brand’s EV family will welcome a new member in the form of the EX60.
First teased as a clay model during the unveiling of the ES90 in March, the EX60 will serve as an electric alternative to the compelling – but aging – XC60. This image shared on social media reveals one of the SUV’s taillights. It features a blocky design with prominent LED lighting signatures and, as is customary for a Volvo SUV, the lights extend up the rear pillars.
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In the post, the company noted that the EX60 is “fully software-defined and built to evolve over time.” It added, “the Volvo EX60 is more than a midsize SUV, it’s the future. Arriving in early 2026.”
Volvo is remaining tight-lipped about many of the EX60’s key details. However, we know it will be its first model based on the scalable SPA3 architecture, an upgraded version of the SPA2 platform used by the EX90 and ES90.
Details about the powertrains that will be offered for the XC60 are not yet known. However, it’s reasonable to assume it may have similar specs to the ES90, likely being available in single- and dual-motor guise. If the EX60’s battery pack matches the 102 kWh capacity of the ES90, its range should be close to the 400-mile (644 km) mark. Thanks to a DC fast charging capabilities, juicing up this battery should be quick. The ES90 supports 350 kW inputs, and 186 miles (300 km) of range can be added in just 10 minutes.
Earlier this month, Volvo announced the EX60 would be the first model to receive its new multi-adaptive safety belt. This uses sensors to determine the height, weight, and shape of a passenger and can tailor the amount of force needed in the event of a crash.
