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And while its design looks familiar, the tech inside is a big upgrade.The EX60 is a crossover SUV, which is the best-selling segment right now. And while its design looks familiar, the tech inside is a big upgrade.by Andrew J. HawkinsCloseAndrew J. HawkinsTransportation editorPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Andrew J. HawkinsJan 21, 2026, 5:30 PM UTCLinkShareGiftImage: VolvoAndrew J. HawkinsCloseAndrew J. HawkinsPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State.Volvo’s EX60, with fast-charging capabilities and a brand-new electric architecture, made its official debut today, with the Swedish automaker positioning the crossover EV as a new direction for its battery-powered lineup. With up to 400 miles of estimated range and an 800-volt architecture for ultra-fast charging, the 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 effort to reshuffle its supply chain and production process for a better chance at earning a profit on its EV lineup.At first glance, the EX60 looks a little familiar, with an exterior design reminiscent of Volvo’s other EVs and hybrids, like the EX90 and XC70. But the new crossover SUV is built on a totally new platform, Volvo’s SPA3 (Scalable Product Architecture 3), which comes with a raft of new capabilities and features that have been absent from the company’s lineup.SPA3 is designed for modularity, meaning its hardware and software can be continuously improved. It’s 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, in which the high-voltage cells are actually part of the structural chassis.PreviousNext1/9But the processing power is arguably the showcase, with Volvo claiming the EX60 is its “most intelligent” car to date. The EX60 is built around HuginCore, Volvo’s state-of-the-art hardware and software system, which brings together the automaker’s in-house technology with features from Google, Nvidia, and Qualcomm. Volvo says the result is a vehicle that’s faster, smarter, and continuously improving 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. And the infotainment system is designed to be highly responsive with zero lag — but of course we’d need to test it ourselves to say for sure.The 800-volt architecture, a first for Volvo, also feels like a feature aimed at reducing lag, but this time for charging. Other automakers, like Hyundai and Kia, have stood out amid cooling demand for EVs thanks to their fast-charging, 800-volt-architecture vehicles, and now Volvo wants to do the same. The EX60 can charge from 10–80 percent in 19 minutes, or add 168 miles of range in just 10 minutes, when using a 400kW fast charger. The native NACS charge port will allow EX60 owners to fast-charge at Tesla Supercharger stations.PreviousNext1/8Volvo is also offering for the first time a global 10-year battery warranty covering up to 240,000km. This extends the company’s previous eight-year coverage and reflects confidence in its in-house battery development and manufacturing capabilities.The EX60 will have other tricks up its sleeve, too, including vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid functionality as standard across 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 grid.The EX60 will come in three powertrain variants: the P6, with 310 miles of estimate range; the P10, with 320 miles; and the P12, with 400 miles. The P10 and P12 will both come with all-wheel drive for instant torque and improved traction. The P6’s single motor is in the rear wheel, for a lighter, more agile driving experience. With propulsion system will come in either Plus or Ultra trim levels for added comfort. The P6 and P10 will go into production starting April 2026, with the P12 to follow later in the year.PreviousNext1/11The P10, which Volvo says will start at around $60,000, comes with an impressive array of standard features, including a 21-speaker Bose sound system, 15-inch curved OLED center display with Google built-in, a large panoramic roof, 360-degree camera, 20-inch five-spoke diamond-cut wheels, Pilot Assist driver-assist system, three-zone climate control, metallic paint, active suspension, and a 19.2kW onboard charger.The EX60 will arrive in a much different world than Volvo would likely prefer. After the flubs associated with the three-row EX90’s launch, the automaker is clearly hoping to recapture some excitement by introducing an new EV in the most popular segment for any vehicle, electric or otherwise: a two-row, five-passenger crossover SUV.And with an upgraded manufacturing process at Volvo’s historic Torslanda plant in Sweden and the inclusion of megacasting, Volvo is also aiming for a profitable vehicle too. Using this process, the EX60 will have its entire rear underbody cast by an 8,400-ton casting machine, allowing Volvo to replace around 100 separate parts with a single piece of aluminum.Volvo is calling this its smartest, longest-range, and fastest-charging EV to date — which is noteworthy because those are the superlatives it used to describe the China-made ES90 sedan when it seemed like that EV was next in line for production. 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Volvo aims for an EV reset with the new EX60 crossover

Volvo is attempting a significant shift in its approach to electric vehicle development with the introduction of the EX60 crossover SUV. Positioned as the company’s “most intelligent,” fastest-charging, and longest-range EV to date, the EX60 represents a concerted effort to address key pain points associated with current EV ownership, particularly range anxiety and charging times. However, this new vehicle also signifies Volvo’s strategic move to streamline its supply chain and manufacturing processes, aiming for profitability within its EV lineup.

The EX60's design initially shares a familiar aesthetic with other Volvo EVs like the EX90 and XC70, leveraging Volvo’s SPA3 (Scalable Product Architecture 3) platform. This modular platform is specifically designed for continuous improvements, a key element in Volvo’s strategy to maintain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving EV market. The platform’s modularity grants the flexibility to adapt hardware and software, ensuring ongoing enhancements and updates can be implemented efficiently. Volvo is also employing a megacasting production process with the EX60, which aims to reduce vehicle weight and improve manufacturing efficiency with a completely cast rear underbody utilizing an 8,400-ton casting machine, replacing around 100 individual parts.

A central component of the EX60 is HuginCore, Volvo’s new hardware and software system, integrating in-house technology with contributions from Google, Nvidia, and Qualcomm. This synergy seeks to deliver a vehicle characterized by speed, intelligence, and continuous improvement through over-the-air updates. Notably, the EX60 will incorporate Google’s Gemini as its new AI assistant. This assistant is designed for deeply integrated, natural, and personalized conversations with the driver. Volvo's commitment to innovation extends to vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid functionality, intended as standard features across all models and trims, further solidifying its involvement in smarter grid management through partnerships like its collaboration with Swedish energy provider Vattenfall.

The EX60 will be available in three powertrain variants: the P6 with a 310-mile estimated range, the P10 with 320 miles, and the P12 offering a 400-mile range, with the P10 and P12 both featuring all-wheel drive for enhanced traction. The P6 uses a single motor in the rear for a lighter, more agile driving experience. The P10, slated to start around $60,000, is equipped with a comprehensive suite of standard features including a 21-speaker Bose sound system, a 15-inch curved OLED center display with Google built-in, a panoramic roof, a 360-degree camera, and multiple driver-assistance systems. The EX60 is set to arrive in a challenging market. Having experienced delays and issues with the three-row EX90, Volvo is aiming to recapture excitement with this new two-row, five-passenger crossover, while also striving for manufacturing profitability.