All You Need to Know About the New Volvo EX60 SUV
Volvo has released its EX60 into the EV SUV market – with a host of bold promises.
The Swedish car manufacturer says it:
- “Changes the game” in terms of range, charging speed, performance and price
- “Ends range anxiety”
- “Delivers a groundbreaking user experience”
- “Represents the next frontier in safety”.
It is Volvo Cars’ first entry in the largest electric segment globally, as it aims to increase its electric market share.
“The new, all-electric EX60 changes the game in terms of range, charging and price and represents a new beginning for Volvo Cars and our customers,” says Håkan Samuelsson, CEO of Volvo Cars.
Beating the competition
Håkan adds: “With this car, we remove all remaining obstacles for going electric.
“This fantastic new car is also a testament of what we are capable of at Volvo Cars, with an all-new product architecture introducing new key technologies – mega casting, cell-to-body and core computing.”
The EX60 can go up to a best-in-class 503 miles on a single charge in an all-wheel drive configuration.
Volvo says: “This doesn’t just make it go further than any electric car that Volvo Cars has ever created. It also beats its recently revealed competitors, setting a new standard for its segment.”
On the charge
According to the car firm, “a quick coffee stop” is enough to recharge and hit the road again, with the EX60 adding up to 211 miles of range in 10 minutes when using a 400 kW fast charger.
Volvo adds: “In other words, the EX60 turns range anxiety into range comfort and demonstrates that going electric is no longer a compromise.
“Design, engineering, hardware and software all work together to create a car that optimises driving range and matches many petrol cars.”
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The car’s key stats include:
- Range = 503.3 miles
- Battery charging 10-80% at DC 400 kW = 18 minutes
- Maximum power = 680 hp
- Acceleration (0-62 mph) = 3.9 s
- Top speed = 112 mph.
Pick your powertrain
The EX60 is available with three different powertrain variants:
- The P12 AWD Electric variant offers the class-leading range of up to 503 miles
- The P10 AWD Electric has a range of up to 410 miles
- The rear-wheel powered P6 Electric variant delivers up to 385 miles of range.
It also includes 10 years of battery warranty, while in Sweden, the EX60 will also come with three years of free home charging. The offer is planned to be rolled out into other markets.
In-car technology
The EX60 has a 28-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system, including headrest speakers in all four main seats.
It is also the first Volvo with Apple Music pre-installed with Dolby Atmos, delivering an immersive Spatial Audio experience.
The EX60 is powered by the latest iteration of HuginCore, the Volvo Cars core system that empowers the car to think, process and act.
It is the result of in-house development and collaboration with tech leaders such as Google, NVIDIA and Qualcomm Technologies Inc.
The EX60 is also the first Volvo car to launch with Gemini, the new AI assistant from Google. Gemini is integrated into the car and lets drivers and passengers have natural and personalised conversations without having to remember specific commands.
Still safety first
In keeping with Volvo Cars’ established reputation, safety remains a top priority.
Volvo says: “Enabled by HuginCore, the EX60 reaches new levels of safety, as it constantly assesses the world around the car through its wide array of sensors.
“The result is a car with a clear and precise understanding of its surroundings.”
It adds: “Volvo Cars’ multi-adaptive safety belt, a world-first and award-winning safety innovation, will offer smarter and more personalised protection in the front row.
“At the core of the EX60’s safety structure is the safety cage, strengthened with boron steel.”
