Volvo Cars presents the EX60 electric SUV with 810 km range

Volvo Cars reveals details of the new electric EX60 SUV, highlighting up to 810 km WLTP range and rapid charging ahead of its official 2026 debut.

Volvo is taking a decisive step forward in its electric strategy with the upcoming EX60, a fully electric SUV positioned as a technological milestone for the brand. The model is designed to tackle one of the most persistent concerns surrounding electric vehicles: range anxiety and charging time.

At the centre of the announcement is a headline figure of up to 810 kilometres of range under the WLTP cycle. This marks the longest driving range ever claimed by a fully electric Volvo and places the EX60 among the most ambitious contenders in the mid-size electric SUV segment. According to the company, this range is not purely theoretical but the result of optimisation for real-world driving conditions.

Range, however, is only part of the story. Volvo places equal emphasis on charging performance. The EX60 is claimed to be capable of adding up to 340 kilometres of range in just ten minutes when connected to a 400 kW fast charger. The goal is clear: to make charging stops comparable in duration to a brief fuel and coffee break.

The technical foundation behind these figures is Volvo’s new SPA3 electric vehicle architecture. Purpose-built for the next generation of electric cars, SPA3 enables an 800-volt electrical system that supports ultra-fast charging. It also allows the battery to be integrated directly into the vehicle’s structure using cell-to-body technology, improving both efficiency and structural rigidity.

Further efficiency gains come from the use of mega casting, a manufacturing process that replaces hundreds of individual components with single large castings. By reducing weight and complexity, Volvo aims to maximise driving range while maintaining safety and performance standards.

Software plays a crucial role as well. The EX60 incorporates intelligent charging algorithms developed with Breathe Battery Technologies, enabling the vehicle to continuously adjust how energy is fed into the battery. This helps keep the battery within its optimal operating window across varying temperatures and conditions.

From an ownership perspective, Volvo highlights lower maintenance needs due to the reduced number of moving parts in an electric drivetrain. The company also offers a 10-year battery warranty, reinforcing confidence in long-term durability.

The Volvo EX60 will be fully revealed on 21 January 2026, when complete specifications and market details are expected to be disclosed. Production is scheduled to begin in the first half of 2026 at Volvo’s Gothenburg plant. Based on what has been confirmed so far, the EX60 is set to play a pivotal role in Volvo’s transition toward an all-electric future.