- Volvo’s new electric crossover aims to deliver 400 miles on a single charge.
- It can add 168 miles of range in just 10 minutes.
- The official debut is scheduled for January 21.
Volvo may have backed away from its goal of becoming a purely electric brand by 2030, but it’s not slowing the pace of its EV rollout. Nearly a year after the first teaser revealed the electric crossover’s rear design, the EX60 returns in a new preview. This time, the shadowy image offers a glimpse of the front, which already looks instantly familiar.
Ahead of its January 21 world premiere, we’re learning some key technical specifications. Volvo claims the EX60 will travel 400 miles on a single charge in the EPA test cycle, though it’s important to note this figure is still an estimate. Interestingly, the range applies to the all-wheel-drive version, which will inevitably be slightly heavier than a single-motor variant, should one be offered.
Although Volvo says the range figure is “beating even its most recently revealed competitors,” BMW also quotes 400 miles for the new all-wheel-drive iX3. When the battery runs low, the EX60 needs just 10 minutes to add 168 miles (270 kilometers) of range when charging at the full 400 kW. Like the BMW iX3, the Swedish rival benefits from an 800-volt electrical system.
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In Europe, Volvo estimates the EX60 will cover 810 kilometers on a single charge in the WLTP cycle. That equates to 503 miles, once again highlighting the significant discrepancy between the two test standards. Fast-charging at peak power for 10 minutes will replenish enough energy for 340 kilometers (211 miles). Regardless of which side of the pond you’re on, the battery comes with a 10-year warranty.
Volvo has developed its electric motors in-house to reduce weight and improve efficiency. For similar reasons, the EX60 is the company’s first model to use mega casting, replacing hundreds of smaller components with a single large casting. The battery pack also features a new cell design to unlock additional range. Volvo goes as far as to say the EX60 will be “marking the end of range anxiety,” according to Chief Technology Officer Anders Bell.
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One intriguing detail we spotted in a teaser image is the apparent presence of a third row. The EX60 seems to have a pair of rear seats folded into the cargo floor, something not found in the new BMW iX3. The electric Mercedes GLC is also a two-row-only model, though a seven-seat version is coming, albeit possibly limited to China. Similarly, the iX3 will gain extra seats and a longer wheelbase for the Chinese market.
Motor1’s Take: The EX60 is a critically important model for Volvo, as it will serve as an electric companion to the brand’s best-selling XC60. The gas-powered crossover continues to dominate Volvo’s sales charts, posting 230,655 deliveries in 2025.
The newcomer will become the company’s longest-range EV ever, with a charging stop estimated to take roughly as long as refueling a combustion-engine vehicle. Although the electric car market is cooling in the U.S., it continues to grow in Europe and other regions.
Hopefully, Volvo has done its homework, and the EX60 won’t be plagued by the software gremlins that have heavily impacted some of its latest EVs.
