Volvo has taken the wraps off the EX60, a mid-size electric SUV positioned as the battery-powered counterpart to the popular XC60. Due in Australian showrooms from late 2026 or early 2027, the EX60 represents a major step forward for the brand’s electric vehicle technology, manufacturing processes and driving range.
Flagship versions of the Volvo EX60 are rated for up to 810km of driving range on the European WLTP cycle, thanks to a new 112kWh battery. If achieved locally, that figure would see the Volvo edge ahead of rivals such as the BMW iX3 (805km) and Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (750km) to become Australia’s longest-range EV.
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However, the all-wheel-drive variant capable of the headline range is not expected to arrive in Australia until mid-2027, following initial shipments of lower-spec models. Volvo Australia has also cautioned that early supply from the Gothenburg, Sweden factory will be “somewhat limited”.
Pricing has yet to be announced, but the Volvo EX60 is expected to slot between the $81,990 (before on-road costs) EX40 Ultra Twin Motor and the $124,990 EX90 Plus Twin Motor seven-seat SUV.
Powertrains, batteries, and charging
The Volvo EX60 will be offered in three motor and battery configurations, all running 800-volt electrical architecture for ultra-fast charging:
| Specifications | Volvo EX60 P6 | Volvo EX60 P10 | Volvo EX60 P12 |
| Battery Capacity | 80kWh | 91kWh | 112kWh |
| Power | 275kW | 375kW | 500kW |
| Torque | 480Nm | 710Nm | 790Nm |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Acceleration (0-100km/h) | 5.9 seconds | 4.6 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| Range (WLTP) | 620km | 660km | 810km |
All variants support a 10–80 per cent fast charge in around 18–19 minutes, with peak DC charging speeds of up to 370kW on compatible chargers. Plugged into 400-volt infrastructure such as Tesla Superchargers, charging speeds will be capped between 120kW and 150kW, depending on variant and production date.
Volvo says even the entry-level P6’s 620km range exceeds that of every Tesla Model Y currently sold in Australia.
Size and practicality
Larger than the petrol-powered XC60, the Volvo EX60 sits squarely in the mid-size luxury EV segment alongside the BMW iX3 and Genesis Electrified GV70.
| Dimensions | Volvo EX60 |
| Length | 4803mm |
| Width | 1899mm |
| Height | 1639mm |
| Wheelbase | 2970mm |
| Wheels | 20-inch alloy wheels / 22-inch alloy wheels |
| Boot Space | 523L |
| Front Boot Space | 85L |
Styling draws from both the Volvo EX30 and EX90, with rounded surfacing aimed at improving aerodynamics. Volvo has replaced conventional door handles with ‘shark fin’ levers along the window line. Simplified LED headlights place the main-beam units low in the front bumper.
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Interior, technology, and safety
The Volvo EX60 introduces a new interior layout for the brand, with the instrument display positioned high in the driver’s line of sight, reducing the need for a head-up display. A landscape-oriented infotainment touchscreen replaces the brand’s earlier portrait-style screens and runs updated Google-based software, including Maps and the Gemini AI assistant.
Available features include:
- Dual-zone climate control
- Heated front seats and steering wheel
- Bowers & Wilkins premium audio
- Glass roof with switchable opacity
On the safety front, the Volvo EX60 debuts the brand’s new “Superset tech stack”, powered by Qualcomm and Nvidia processors. This supports advanced driver-assistance systems such as Pilot Assist Plus, which adds assisted lane changes on highways at speeds of up to 130km/h.
New platform and Tesla-style manufacturing
Built on the brand’s new SPA3 architecture, the Volvo EX60 uses a cell-to-body battery design, integrating battery cells directly into the vehicle structure. Volvo claims this improves energy density by 20 per cent, enables faster charging and reduces the vehicle’s overall carbon footprint.
The Volvo EX60 also introduces mega casting to Volvo production, a Tesla-style manufacturing technique that replaces hundreds of smaller parts with large aluminium castings to reduce weight, cost and complexity. Despite these efficiencies, the EX60 weighs between 2115kg and 2330kg, depending on the variant.
Cross Country variant confirmed
Volvo has confirmed a tougher EX60 Cross Country variant, featuring:
- 20mm higher ride height (with a 20mm via air suspension)
- Wider track with wheel-arch cladding
- Skid plates and black exterior trim
- Exclusive Frost Green paint
Images of the Volvo EX60 Cross Country are yet to be released.
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Australian arrival
The Volvo EX60 is due to reach Australian showrooms in late 2026 or early 2027, with limited initial supply. The flagship P12 performance variant is expected to follow in mid-2027, pending any delays.
Australian pricing and final specifications will be confirmed closer to launch, but the EX60 is shaping up as one of the most significant and longest-range electric vehicles ever offered by Volvo locally.
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