Introducing the Volvo EX60
Published February 2026 / By Alexandra MilesOne of the most beloved Volvo Cars models is taking on electric, introducing the EX60 – the electrified version of the classic XC60. Adding to their already strong portfolio of electric vehicles, the EX60 is being positioned as the marque's most capable and longest-range electric vehicle yet. Whether you plan to drive from Christchurch to Nelson or down to Wanaka, the EX60 has your back.
Read on for press provided by Volvo Cars International.
First in Class
With the ability to travel up to a best-in-class 810 km on a single charge* in an all-wheel drive configuration, surpassing even its most recently revealed competitors, the new model turns range anxiety into range comfort. It demonstrates that going electric is no longer a compromise, with Volvo Cars engineers delivering a vehicle optimised for real-life driving and everyday usability.
“The EX60 is designed to be a game-changer,” says Anders Bell, Chief Technology Officer at Volvo Cars. “With our new electric vehicle architecture, we directly address the main worries that customers have when considering a switch to a fully electric car. The result is class-leading range and fast charging speeds, marking the end of range anxiety.”
Longest Range, Fasted Charging...What Else?
Not only does the EX60 offer the longest range of any fully electric Volvo, but it also delivers the fastest charging of any Volvo to date, in all weather conditions. Instead of taking a long lunch to top up, a quick coffee stop is all you need before you’re ready to get back on the road.
Practically speaking, this means the EX60 can add up to 340 km of range in just ten minutes when using a 400 kW fast charger, making a charging stop nearly as fast as a refuelling stop. And all EX60 customers can get a 10-year warranty on the battery.
The Secret Key
The key to the class-leading range is SPA3, Volvo Cars’ most advanced electric car architecture to date, which underpins the EX60. It unlocks maximum efficiency in key systems inside the car and allows the company to achieve an electric range that matches petrol-powered engines.
Integrating the battery directly into the structure of the car with cell-to-body technology and developing e-motors in-house makes the EX60 more energy efficient and reduces excessive weight. The new cell design of the EX60’s battery carefully balances out energy density and power delivery, further increasing driving range.
Mega Casting. Mega Range.
The EX60 is the first Volvo car built with the help of mega casting, where hundreds of smaller parts are replaced with a single, high-precision casting in the production process. This reduces weight, which again improves range and lets you drive further.
The fast-charging speeds are made possible by Volvo Cars’ new 800-volt electrical system and in-house developed software, which together move energy into the battery more efficiently. The use of lighter materials and less heat generation also support faster charging times, meaning the EX60 can add hundreds of kilometres of range in just a few minutes.
Volvo has also included clever algorithms into the EX60's design, allowing the car to constantly adjust how the battery takes in power, always keeping it in its ideal operating zone and in all weather conditions.
The Drive Away
The cherry on the car’s roof is that because this is an electric car with fewer moving parts, it does not have to undergo conventional service as often. In short, the EX60 is a no-compromises electric car, designed to provide the freedom to move into a new, all-electric era.
The all-new EX60 was revealed on 21 January 2026, and will be driving into international showrooms mid-2026. We'll have more information on the arrival soon, and look forward to sharing those details with our email subscribers.
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Range figures are preliminary and based on WLTP testing standards obtained under specific testing conditions for the Volvo EX60. Actual range can vary depending on charge level, car specification, outdoor temperature, battery temperature, weather, topography, driving style and car speed.
Charging times can vary and depend on various factors such as outdoor temperature, battery condition and car condition. Charging times mentioned in this press release are based on testing at 400 kW charging facilities.
