The Volvo XC60 is quite literally Volvo’s best-selling model ever, with over 2.7 million units sold as of July 2025. Practical, comfortable and backed by the brand’s signature safety pedigree, it has long been the go-to choice for families around the world. Now, Volvo is introducing an all-electric counterpart to the XC60, called the Volvo EX60. Inheriting the same core philosophies while packing the brand’s latest technologies, it is set to be Volvo’s next big thing – or so the Scandinavian brand wants to believe.
While it is positioned as the electric counterpart to the Volvo XC60, the new Volvo EX60 shares almost nothing with its internal combustion engine (ICE) sibling, both inside and out — much like how the Neue Klasse-based BMW iX3 relates to the current X3.
In terms of size, the Volvo EX60 measures 4,803 mm in length, 2,067 mm in width, 1,635 mm in height, and rides on a 2,970 mm wheelbase. Compared to the current XC60, it is roughly 100 mm longer in most dimensions, while sitting about 20 mm lower, giving it a wider, more planted stance overall.
Design-wise, Volvo has taken a more evolutionary approach rather than going fully radical like some of its German rivals. The EX60 maintains much of the brand’s existing design language, but with a sleeker and more futuristic execution.
Up front, it sports the familiar Thor’s Hammer light signature seen on Volvo’s latest EVs such as the ES90, EX90 and EX30. However, unlike the EX90, the daytime running lights here do not fold open, nor are the main beams integrated into the same housing. Instead, the EX60 adopts a split-headlight design, with the DRL signature positioned at the top, while the actual light beams are discreetly tucked lower down near the side vents.
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The front grille is fully closed off as expected for an EV, though Volvo’s signature Iron Mark remains proudly in place. At the back, the EX60 continues the familiar Volvo look with tall vertical taillights, but in a more modern presentation. In fact, we think its overall silhouette almost resembles that of a hatchback, thanks to the shallow rear bumper and an integrated rear spoiler.
Wheel sizes range from 20 to 22 inches, and with a low nose, sloping roofline and tapered body sides, Volvo claims a drag coefficient of just 0.26 Cd, helping to improve overall efficiency.
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Step inside, and the cabin takes on a more sophisticated, layered design that almost resembles Scandinavian furniture. The instrument cluster is now mounted high up on the dashboard, while the centre infotainment screen has switched to a horizontal layout — straying away from the brand’s previous vertical tablet-style displays on its recent electric models.
Also making its debut is a new dual-spoke multifunction steering wheel, which interestingly enough, looks oddly similar in shape to the one found in the Proton eMAS 7 (stylised as e.MAS 7).
Powering all its technology is Volvo’s latest version of the HuginCore system, developed in collaboration with Google, Nvidia, and Qualcomm. The EX60 also becomes the first production car to launch with Google Gemini built into the Android Automotive OS, allowing for more natural, conversational interactions without needing to memorise specific voice commands — claiming it to be its fastest infotainment system yet, with “no lag” in operation.
For those who love their music, the new Volvo EX60 gets a 28-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system, which for the first time in a Volvo, also includes headrest speakers for all four main seats. The EX60 is also the brand’s first model to feature Apple Music pre-installed with Dolby Atmos support, delivering full Spatial Audio capabilities.
But by far the most important technical detail of the EX60 is its new 800V SPA3 architecture, also powered by the HuginCore core vehicle system. According to Volvo, this platform sets new standards in scalability, modularity, manufacturing efficiency and cost, and is also able to deliver exceptional range and some of the fastest charging seen on an electric car.
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Key technologies include cell-to-body battery integration, next-generation in-house developed electric motors, a new battery cell design, and the use of megacasting in its production — all aimed at improving efficiency, extending driving range and reducing overall weight.
Megacasting, in particular, replaces hundreds of smaller components with large single-piece recycled aluminium castings in its construction process. This further reduces weight and complexity, working in tandem with the in-house motors and structural battery pack to improve efficiency and rigidity.
For now, the Volvo EX60 will be offered in three variants. The range kicks off with the P6 with a single electric motor making 374 hp (275 kW) and 480 Nm, the P10 which adds a front motor for all-wheel drive (AWD) and more power at 510 hp (375 kW) and 710 Nm, and the P12 with even more power – 680 hp (500 kW) and 790 Nm to be exact.
Even the entry-level P6 is pretty spritely, completing the century sprint in just 5.9 seconds, and 4.6 seconds on the P10. But the P12 takes it to another level with a 0-100 km/h sprint time of just 3.9 seconds.
Battery capacity ranges from 83 kWh (80 kWh usable) in the P6, up to 117 kWh (112 kWh usable) in the P12, the latter delivering up to 810 km of WLTP-rated (combined) range.
Charging-wise, all variants support 22 kW AC charging, while DC fast charging peaks at an impressive 400 kW, allowing up to 340 km of range to be added in just 10 minutes under ideal conditions.
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And being a Volvo, safety remains front and centre. While full details of the safety systems have yet to be disclosed, the company says the EX60 is capable of constantly assessing its surroundings using a wide array of sensors. Beneath the skin, the EX60 features a new safety cage strengthened with boron steel for improved crash protection.
More details are expected to be announced closer to its regional launches. And for the adventurous, there is also a Cross Country variant for the EX60 coming later, which adds another 20 mm in ride height (and 20 mm more with the adjustable air suspensions, if optioned), plus a more rugged body cladding and stainless steel underbody skid plates.
Volvo says that the all-new EX60 marks “a new beginning for Volvo Cars and our customers”, and “changes the game in terms of range, charging and price.” We still don’t quite know the price yet, but at least on paper, it certainly looks like a proper, serious contender to rivals from Germany, and more importantly, China. And the good news? It’s coming to Malaysia too.
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