Volvo EX60: 700 km range, 800V fast charging in 2026
Volvo EX60 preview: 700+ km WLTP, 800V fast charging, launch in 2026
Volvo EX60: 700 km range, 800V fast charging in 2026
Discover the new Volvo EX60: over 700 km WLTP, 800-volt platform and 10-80% in ~20 minutes. Safest Volvo yet rival to BMW iX3 and Audi Q6 e-tron, arriving 2026.
2025-11-12T00:50:31+03:00
2025-11-12T00:50:31+03:00
2025-11-12T00:50:31+03:00
Volvo is preparing to launch the new EX60 — a mid-size electric crossover that steps in as the natural successor to the XC60 and the brand’s longest-range EV to date. The model, set to debut in January 2026, is being built on the new SPA3 platform with an 800-volt architecture and support for ultra-fast charging.The EX60 is aimed squarely at the BMW iX3, Audi Q6 e-tron, and Mercedes GLC. Volvo’s commercial director Erik Severinson indicated that pricing would be comparable to the XC60 PHEV, while profitability should be higher thanks to streamlined manufacturing. The construction will use large cast body sections (megacasting), and the electronics are set to become simpler and more robust — a practical route that often pays off in long-term ownership.Volvo promises an impressive range — more than 700 km on the WLTP cycle, surpassing the flagship ES90. A 10–80% charge should take about 20 minutes, with DC peak power exceeding 300 kW. If these numbers translate cleanly beyond the lab cycle, the EX60 could make the switch from PHEV to full EV feel far less daunting for XC60 loyalists.The EX60 is also set to become the safest Volvo yet, combining new driver-assistance systems, a software-led platform, and an updated digital architecture. Safety remains the brand’s calling card, and the emphasis on software hints at a car designed to get better over time rather than just launch strong.Volvo expects that with the EX60 it will be able to cover up to 75% of the global EV market. CEO Håkan Samuelsson noted that despite a cautious approach to electrification, the company sees major potential in the segment and intends to accelerate the shift toward a full phase-out of internal combustion engines. The target is ambitious, but the blend of range, charging speed, and production discipline suggests the brand is lining up the right kind of pressure for its German rivals.
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Volvo EX60 preview: 700+ km WLTP, 800V fast charging, launch in 2026
Discover the new Volvo EX60: over 700 km WLTP, 800-volt platform and 10-80% in ~20 minutes. Safest Volvo yet rival to BMW iX3 and Audi Q6 e-tron, arriving 2026.
Michael Powers, Editor
Volvo is preparing to launch the new EX60 — a mid-size electric crossover that steps in as the natural successor to the XC60 and the brand’s longest-range EV to date. The model, set to debut in January 2026, is being built on the new SPA3 platform with an 800-volt architecture and support for ultra-fast charging.
The EX60 is aimed squarely at the BMW iX3, Audi Q6 e-tron, and Mercedes GLC. Volvo’s commercial director Erik Severinson indicated that pricing would be comparable to the XC60 PHEV, while profitability should be higher thanks to streamlined manufacturing. The construction will use large cast body sections (megacasting), and the electronics are set to become simpler and more robust — a practical route that often pays off in long-term ownership.
Volvo promises an impressive range — more than 700 km on the WLTP cycle, surpassing the flagship ES90. A 10–80% charge should take about 20 minutes, with DC peak power exceeding 300 kW. If these numbers translate cleanly beyond the lab cycle, the EX60 could make the switch from PHEV to full EV feel far less daunting for XC60 loyalists.
The EX60 is also set to become the safest Volvo yet, combining new driver-assistance systems, a software-led platform, and an updated digital architecture. Safety remains the brand’s calling card, and the emphasis on software hints at a car designed to get better over time rather than just launch strong.
Volvo expects that with the EX60 it will be able to cover up to 75% of the global EV market. CEO Håkan Samuelsson noted that despite a cautious approach to electrification, the company sees major potential in the segment and intends to accelerate the shift toward a full phase-out of internal combustion engines. The target is ambitious, but the blend of range, charging speed, and production discipline suggests the brand is lining up the right kind of pressure for its German rivals.
