- Volvo expects the new EX60 electric crossover SUV to go have up to 400 miles of range on the EPA test cycle.
- The EX60’s new 800-volt architecture enables DC fast charging at up to 400kw.
- The EX60 could recharge up to 173 miles in just 10 minutes, at the optimal charging speed.
The all-new Volvo EX60 electric midsize SUV promises to travel up to 400 miles on a single charge, Volvo announced Thursday. The Swedish brand’s newest model also debuts its latest technology and its newest platform, which together enable DC fast charging times only exceeded by luxury brands such as Porsche and Lucid.
This evolution of Volvo’s growing electric vehicle (EV) family is aimed at ending range anxiety once and for all.
“With our new electric vehicle architecture, we directly address the main worries that customers have when considering a switch to a fully electric car,” Anders Bell, chief technology officer at Volvo Cars, said in a statement. “The result is class-leading range and fast charging speeds, marking the end of range anxiety.”
Volvo claims a 400-mile range on the EPA cycle with standard all-wheel drive. That would make it one of the longest-range SUVs currently available.
Many of the mechanical, technical, and timing details haven’t been disclosed yet as Volvo teases the EX60 with a slow drip of info before its global reveal later this month. What we know now is its estimated range and its impressive DC fast charging time, as long as you can find a charger pumping out 400 kilowatts for 10 minutes or more.
The EX60 benefits from Volvo’s 800-volt architecture that launched last year with the 2026 Volvo EX90 3-row SUV. That and its new SPA3 EV platform enable an estimated charging rate of 173 miles in just 10 minutes for the EX60. That could be considered as quick as a fuel stop at a gas station, if your gas car has a tiny tank. Either way, it marks one of the quickest DC fast charging times for an EV.
The larger EX90 uses a 107-kWh battery pack. We expect the same in the EX60, though Volvo hasn’t confirmed this. The EX90 requires an adapter to access the North American Charging System (NACS) at Tesla’s vast Supercharger network, instead of having a native NACS port. It remains to be seen if the EX60 will have a NACS port, but given the cooling demand for EVs in North America, Volvo may stick with the CCS2 standard prevalent in Europe.
The EX60 and its new platform unlock other advantages, according to Volvo. The undisclosed battery pack integrates into the structure of the car, which reduces weight and complexity. It may also benefit handling properties. Volvo developed its motors in-house, which should give the automaker more control over programming and other electrical synergies. Lighter-weight materials and less heat generated while charging improve charging times.
Stay tuned for more on the Volvo EX60 in coming weeks.
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to reflect an updated estimated DC charging time range from 168 miles to 173 miles in 10 minutes.
