Just launched is the brand new Volvo EX60, a prestige, all-electric mid-size SUV that changes the game, paraphrasing the Swedish company’s words, in the largest electric market segment, in terms of range, charging speed, performance and price. You can’t say fairer than that.
This new car is a five-seat, family-friendly sport utility vehicle (SUV) that ends range anxiety and represents the next frontier in safety. It is also Volvo’s first entry in the largest electric segment globally, allowing it to substantially increase its electric vehicle (EV) market share. The brand’s stated aim with the EX60 is to remove all remaining obstacles for going electric; that’s the plan, anyway. New product architecture introduces the latest key technologies in terms of build and core computing. Coming soon will be a ‘Cross Country’ version, designed to tackle rougher roads, (the white car in our images); it will be otherwise much the same as the standard version.
Range & Charge
The premium range-topping version of the EX60 can go up to a best-in-class 503 miles on a single charge in an all-wheel drive configuration. This doesn’t just make it go further than any electric car that Volvo Cars has ever created, it also beats recently revealed competitors, setting a new standard for its segment and by some margin. Obviously this figure will depend on terrain, weather and drive but it does seem to largely remove that anxious long mid-journey charging issue.
The new technology on board is also reflected in how fast it charges. A quick coffee stop, they say, is enough to recharge and hit the road again. The EX60 can add up to 211 miles of range in just ten minutes when using a 400kW fast charger. 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 on that score matches many petrol cars.
The Drive
The Volvo EX60 is available with three different power-train variants. The P12 all-wheel-drive (AWD) electric variant offers the class-leading range of up to 503 miles, while the P10 AWD Electric clocks in at a range of up to 410 miles. A rear-wheel powered P6 Electric variant delivers up to 385 miles of range. All in all, the EX60 is available in seven attractive variants, covering all needs and lifestyles and comes with no less than ten years of battery warranty.
The EX60 is built on Volvo Cars’ new electric vehicle architecture, and powered by ‘HuginCore’, the Volvo Cars core system. It sets new standards in scalability, modularity, manufacturing efficiencies and cost. Cell-to-body technology, next-generation in-house developed e-motors, a new battery cell design all help to boost energy efficiency and driving range, while reducing weight. Overall this means a lower carbon footprint for environmental concerns.
The Premium Exterior
In terms of design, the EX60 takes the company’s Scandinavian design principles further into the all-electric era. It combines a stylish, confident and efficient exterior, delivering a calm, refined and versatile space with smart storage.
A low front, a sloping roofline and tapered body sides all boost overall aerodynamic efficiency. As a result, the EX60 slides through the air and has a very competitive drag coefficient of 0.26, contributing to the class-leading range.
The Prestige Interior
Inside, the EX60 is a star in versatility and practicality and has that distinctive Volvo interior. The long wheelbase and flat floor create much more legroom in the rear, as well as a large luggage compartment and various smart storage spaces for personal items.
For those who love music, the EX60 is an excellent choice with a premium 28-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system. For the first time in a Volvo car, this system also includes headrest speakers in all four main seats. The EX60 will be the first Volvo with ‘Apple Music’ pre-installed with ‘Dolby Atmos’, delivering an immersive spatial audio experience.
The EX60 is packed with state-of-the-art technology designed to improve life behind the wheel. This mid-sized SUV is, as mentioned, powered by the latest iteration of ‘HuginCore’, the Volvo Cars core system that empowers the car to think, process and act. It embodies the company’s approach to technology development, combining in-house development and collaboration with other automotive tech leaders.
The EX60 is the first Volvo car to launch with Gemini, the new AI assistant from Google. Gemini is deeply integrated with your car and lets you have natural and personalised conversations without having to remember specific commands. In fact, the EX60 also contains the most responsive user experience in any Volvo car to date. In this seamless and no-lag infotainment system, screens respond quickly, maps load instantly, voice assistants understand passengers better, and everything feels smooth, while the screen provides quicker access to key functions.
Safety
Ever since the company’s inception, Volvo cars have had a reputation for being one the safest brands on the road. It’s a reputation the company protects so, the EX60 being a Volvo, is one of the safest cars on the market and represents the purest form of the ‘Volvo Cars Safety Standard’, going above and beyond regulations and rating requirements. 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.
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. Inside, state-of-the-art restraints work together to help provide optimal protection. Finally, this latest Volvo is designed to improve over time. It will benefit from regular over-the-air updates, meaning that a car that is great from day one will get better as time goes on. It’s available to order now.
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