Volvo EX60 EV to arrive in January 2026 with over 435 miles of range
Volvo has announced that it will unveil its all-electric EX60 SUV at a livestream event in Stockholm, Sweden, on January 21 next year.
The mid-sized EX60 EV will sit between the EX30 crossover and the full-size EX90 SUV, and production will begin at the Swedish carmaker’s Torslanda plant in Gothenburg during the first half of 2026.
While technical details are underwraps, Volvo promises that the new EX60 EV will deliver a longer WLTP range than any other Volvo EV to date. For context, the new ES90 saloon currently holds that title, courtesy of a 106kWh battery returning 435 miles from a single charge.
The key to the EX60 EV’s range is its new SPA3 architecture. SPA3 was developed exclusively by Volvo as an EV-only platform to replace SPA2, which underpins the ES90 and the EX90. Unlike SPA3, SPA2 was developed by Chinese automotive giant Geely – the parent company of Volvo.
Moreover, SPA3 is scalable for vehicles sitting within the B to F segments, meaning it can be sized accordingly and accomodate several different battery sizes.
Like the ES90 and EX90, the EX60 EV will be centred around an advanced software stack, allowing it to accept over-the-air updates and extra features.
Throughout the year, Volvo has teased a series of images relating to the EX60’s design. The latest visual of the premium SUV all-but confirms that it will be roughly the same shape as the car it replaces – the XC60 – and incorporate the slimline ‘Thor’s Hammer’ front headlights seen on the EX30 and EX90.
Meanwhile, the vertically-position brake lights are a nod to the iconic Volvo 850 and V70 from the brand’s back catalogue.
The EX60 EV will also be the first Volvo to benefit from megacasting. This production method was introduced alongside SPA3, and allows sections of the car to be built as a single unit, rather than multiple elements. As such, production is sped up and the car’s weight is reduced.
Brands already using megacasting include Tesla, Nio, Xpeng, and soon Ford. In the case of Volvo, the EX60’s rear floor will be megacasted.
Pricing for the EX60 EV are still to be announced. It is, however, expected to cost more than its main rival, the Tesla Model Y, and be closer to the likes of the Porsche Macan Electric and the upcoming Mercedes GLC.
