Volvo’s new EX60 electric SUV beats rivals with record-breaking 810-km range

Volvo is ready to show the world its newest electric vehicle, the Volvo EX60. The Swedish carmaker plans to reveal this mid-size SUV on January 21, 2026. After some software trouble with earlier electric cars, like the EX90 and EX30, Volvo wants to prove it can still build reliable and high-tech EVs. The EX60 is not just a replacement for the popular gas-powered XC60. It is a major step forward that wants to take the crown from rivals like Tesla.

The biggest news about the new Volvo EX60 is how far it can go on a single charge. Volvo says the all-wheel-drive version can travel up to 503 miles based on European WLTP tests. In the United States, the company expects an EPA rating of 400 miles. This beats the current Tesla Model Y, which only reaches about 357 miles. By offering more distance, Volvo hopes to help drivers feel more comfortable making the switch to electric cars.

To reach such a long range, Volvo used a brand-new SPA3 platform, the most advanced technology the company has ever used for EVs. Instead of putting battery cells into a separate box, they built the battery directly into the frame of the car. This is called cell-to-body technology. It makes the vehicle lighter and stronger. They also used "megacasting" for the first time - large parts of the car are made from one piece of metal instead of welding hundreds of small parts together. This saves more weight and creates more room for the battery.

Charging the Volvo EX60 is promised to be a very fast affair. The car uses a powerful 800V electrical system. If you use a 400 kW fast charger, you can add 211 miles of range in just ten minutes. Volvo says this makes a charging stop feel more like a quick break for coffee. The company even worked with a tech firm, Breathe Battery Technologies, which created smart software that helps the battery charge quickly and safely in all kinds of weather.

Inside, the EX60 might offer more than its competitors. Early photos suggest it could have seven seats, making it one of the few small luxury EVs with a third row. Most cars of this size, like the Tesla Model Y, usually only have five seats, at least in the US market. To make owners feel even better about the switch, Volvo is offering a 10-year warranty on the battery. It seems Volvo believes the new battery design will last a long time without losing much power.

The official price is not out yet, but experts believe the Volvo EX60 will start around $60,000 when it lands in the US (European price will be unfortunately higher). This price puts it right against new electric SUVs from BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Volvo wants this car to be a "jack of all trades" that works for daily city driving and long family road trips. If the EX60 delivers on these promises, it could become the new leader in the luxury electric market.

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