- The EX60 is Volvo’s longest-range EV: 400 miles on a cost.
- Single- and dual-motor variations out there.
- The twin-motor-only Cross Nation will get a raised suspension.
- Three battery sizes: 80 kWh, 91 kWh, and 112 kWh.
With greater than 2.7 million models bought since its launch in 2008, the XC60 is already Volvo’s best-selling mannequin ever. The arrival of an electrical counterpart comes at a time when the corporate’s EV gross sales have suffered a significant setback. In 2025, demand for autos with out combustion engines fell by 13 p.c. The Geely-owned model is pinning its hopes on the EX60 to show issues round.
Though the acquainted title may counsel the EX60 is expounded to the vastly profitable gas-fueled XC60, the 2 fashions sit on utterly completely different platforms. The newcomer rides on Volvo’s electric-only SPA3 structure, that means engineers didn’t should make compromises to accommodate combustion engines.
The styling is in step with the bigger EX90, however you’ll discover the electrically operated door handles aren’t the place you’d usually anticipate them. Actually, they are not even handles within the conventional sense. As an alternative, Volvo integrates winglets into the beltline to scrub up the profile, just like the Ford Mustang Mach-E. In Volvo’s case, the discreet setup contributes to a comparatively low drag coefficient of 0.26, serving to to spice up vary.
Volvo EX60 Exterior: Streamlined Design
2027 Volvo EX60 Cross Nation rear
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A look on the EX60’s entrance reveals that break up headlights are nonetheless trending in 2026. The closed-off grille is a useless giveaway that there is not any combustion engine in want of cooling. On the rear, the vertical higher taillights flanking the tailgate glass are a well-known Volvo design cue. Whereas we’re glad to see a rear wiper, some automakers have discovered methods to cover it beneath the roof spoiler for a cleaner look.
Wheel sizes vary from 20 to 22 inches, with the EX60 Cross Nation that includes an unique 21-inch set. The rugged model additionally stands out due to chrome steel skid plates and barely beefier wheel arches. Volvo raises the CC model by 0.8 inches (20 millimeters), and air suspension permits one other enhance of the identical quantity. At greater speeds, the suspension is robotically lowered to enhance effectivity.
The general styling could also be predictable, however we would argue that the EX60 is a good-looking electrical crossover. It’s not as flashy as the brand new BMW iX3 or Mercedes GLC with EQ Expertise, whereas the Cross Nation’s further cladding and Frost Inexperienced paint give it a more durable look. Since it is a devoted EV, there’s room underneath the hood for a entrance trunk that provides 3.0 cubic toes of additional storage.
Volvo EX60 Inside: Clear & Trendy
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Inside, the cabin provides a virtually buttonless expertise, just like what the Germans present. Most capabilities are accessed by means of the infotainment system, which Volvo claims has zero lag. It’s additionally the corporate’s first manufacturing mannequin to make use of Google’s Gemini AI assistant, enabling extra pure interactions with out memorizing particular voice instructions.
Software program has been Volvo’s Achilles’ heel in current instances. Nonetheless, the corporate insists these points have been resolved for the EX60: “Screens reply shortly, maps load immediately, voice assistants perceive passengers higher, and every part feels easy.” The EX90 was riddled with software program gremlins at launch, so hopefully the Gothenburg-based automaker has discovered its lesson.
Volvo crams 28 audio system into the cabin, together with 4 within the headrests, all a part of the Bowers & Wilkins sound system. Though one teaser picture led us to consider a 3rd row is perhaps provided, the EX60 is strictly a five-seater. The advantages of a devoted EV platform are apparent inside, with a very flat ground due to the absence of a transmission tunnel. Space for storing is plentiful all through the cabin, and we particularly like how the cup holders emerge from beneath the middle armrest.
Volvo EX60 Efficiency: Pace Meets Vary
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In the US, the EX60 can be out there with rear- or all-wheel drive. The bottom “P6” mannequin makes use of a single-motor setup producing 369 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque, enabling a 0–62 mph dash in 5.7 seconds. The rear-mounted motor attracts energy from an 80.0-kilowatt-hour battery estimated to ship 310 miles of vary with the 20-inch wheels. Every step up in wheel dimension reduces vary by about 10 miles.
The “P10 AWD” encompasses a dual-motor setup with a mixed 503 hp and 524 lb-ft, reducing the dash to 4.4 seconds. Volvo suits a bigger 91.0-kWh battery, good for an estimated 320 miles of vary with the smallest wheels. As with the bottom mannequin, choosing 21- or 22-inch wheels trims the vary by 10 and 20 miles, respectively.
Step as much as the “P12 AWD” and output rises to an enormous 670 hp and 583 lb-ft, slashing the 0–60 mph run to simply 3.8 seconds. The flagship model will get a bigger 112.0-kWh battery, delivering as much as 400 miles of vary with 20-inch wheels. Volvo quotes 390 miles with the 21-inch set and 375 miles with 22-inch wheels.
Charging efficiency is equally spectacular. The bottom “P6” peaks at 350 kilowatts, whereas greater trims help as much as 400 kilowatts. Select the vary topper, and it takes simply 19 minutes to recharge from 10 to 80 p.c. A ten-minute top-up can add 173 miles of vary. For the primary time on a Volvo EV, the EX60 encompasses a native NACS port, eliminating the necessity for an adapter to entry greater than 25,000 Tesla Supercharger stations.
It’s additionally value noting that the Cross Nation comes customary with all-wheel drive, with consumers ready to decide on between the “P10 AWD” and the extra highly effective “P12 AWD.” No matter EX60 taste, prime pace is electronically restricted to 112 mph, in step with Volvo’s determination in 2020 to cap speeds throughout its lineup to assist scale back accidents and fatalities.
The EX60 is Volvo’s first mannequin to make use of mega casting, changing a whole lot of smaller elements with giant recycled aluminum castings. This helps scale back weight, additional aided by in-house-developed electrical motors and cell-to-body battery expertise, wherein the cells are built-in into the automobile’s construction.
Weight stays a delicate subject with EVs. In its lightest configuration (single motor and smallest battery), the EX60 weighs 4,663 kilos. The heaviest model suggestions the scales at 5,137 kilos. The Cross Nation begins at 5,060 kilos, with its most weight nonetheless to be introduced.
Inbuilt Sweden, the EX60 is already out there to order in Europe, with the U.S. to comply with in late spring. Deliveries begin this summer season, initially with the “P6” and “P10 AWD” variations earlier than the “P12 AWD” hits the street. The Cross Nation gained’t arrive stateside till the summer season of 2027.
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Motor1’s Take: The battle on this phase is heating up, with the EX60 arriving shortly after the BMW iX3 and Mercedes GLC with EQ Expertise. Whereas EV demand cooled within the U.S. final yr, it continues to develop in different areas, significantly Europe. The EX60 has loads going for it, and if priced competitively, it may assist Volvo reverse its current EV gross sales hunch.
It’s nonetheless too early to say whether or not previous errors will come again to hang-out the model. The EX90’s rocky launch might give some consumers pause when contemplating Volvo’s smaller electrical crossover. With competitors this fierce, claiming a significant slice of the market gained’t be simple.
