Volvo EX60 Review 2026

The Volvo XC60 has been a mainstay of British roads for many years, and you may think that the new EX60 simply an electric version of it. But there's considerably more to it than that. The EX60 represents a big leap forward in electric tech for Volvo, with numerous debuts for new features that will be front and centre for all Volvo cars moving forward.

That makes it a big deal for the brand, let alone as a standalone car that needs to take on the might of rivals like the latest BMW iX3, the Audi Q6 E-tron and the Mercedes-Benz GLC. This is a core premium mid-size SUV, which needs to be stylish, cutting-edge and practical for family use. But it also needs to pave the way for the next generation of electric Volvos, both larger and smaller.

It's the first Volvo to use cell-to-body tech in its construction, which means that batteries are incorporated into the structure for extra space. It's built on a completely new 800-volt platform, which in simple terms should make it more efficient, give it better range and allow for faster charging than current Volvo electric models. In ideal conditions, you could zip from 10% to 80% capacity in just 16 minutes, although as ever, that depends on finding a suitably powerful 400W charger.

On paper, at least, it looks more than promising, with three versions revealed for the EX60's launch, all of which promise big power – from 360PS to 680PS – and a battery range that starts at 385 miles and ends at more than 500 miles on a single charge thanks to a huge 117kWh battery in higher-end models. That should make it a realistic option for long-distance driving, not just short commutes.

There's also an EX60 Cross Country model with a higher ground clearance and more rugged features, designed for off-roading.

At 4803mm long and 2067mm wide, the EX60 is slightly larger than the XC60 and both the iX3 and the Q6 E-tron, which could well give it the edge on practicality. It's got a 634-litre boot and a frunk under the bonnet, with up to 85 litres of extra space.

Inside, there's new Google-based infotainment technology with a landscape-orientated touchscreen – the first in more than a decade – and a small digital driver display behind a two-spoke steering wheel. There's a brand-new design of dashboard unrelated to previous cars.

Volvo is making a big deal about the car’s new software system, which controls everything from the infotainment to the safety features. The idea is that the EX60 will be more like a smartphone on wheels – meaning it can receive updates over time to improve features, rather than feeling outdated after a few years.

As we've come to expect from Volvo, safety remains a major focus. The EX60 will use a mix of cameras and sensors to improve driver assistance systems, helping with things like keeping the car in lane and avoiding collisions. Volvo says this setup will be more advanced than what’s available in its current cars.

Volvo EX60 Range

Three versions have been announced, at least for the EX60 – the details of the EX60 Cross Country (above) will follow later this year. The P6 Electric is the entry-level model, with a 380-mile range from its 83kWh battery, 374PS and 480Nm of torque and a 0-62mph time of 5.9 seconds.

The mid-level model is the P10 AWD with, as the name suggests, all-wheel drive. It has a 410-mile range from its 95kWh battery, and puts out 510PS and 710Nm, for a 4.6-second 0-62mph time.

Top of the tree is the P12 AWD, with the 117kWh battery that gives it a 503-mile range. It has 680PS and 790Nm, which means it rockets to 62mph in just 3.9 seconds.

Volvo EX60 Charging times

The Swedish carmaker promises ultra-fast charging thanks to 800-volt architecture on the EX60, with 211 miles available in 10 minutes when using a 400W charger.

The P6 offers a peak charging power of 320kW, which means you can charge from 10% to 80% capacity in 18 minutes, using a suitable DC charger.

The P10 AWD can charge at a faster speed of up to 370kW, although the 10% to 80% charge still takes 18 minutes. Finally, the P12 can also charge at 370kW for a 10% to 80% charge time of 19 minutes.

All models support bidirectional charging – Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) and Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) – at up to 22kW. 

The EX60 will be an important car for Volvo. It's got a variety of batteries all with strong ranges, sensible pricing that starts at £56,860 and tops out at £64,860, and tech that is hopefully easier to use than models that went before. It could end up being one of the most popular electric SUVs in its class when the first cars arrive in the summer of 2026.

Keep this page bookmarked for further news on this important new model and to read our comprehensive electric Volvo EX60 review in the months ahead.

Inside the Volvo EX60 there's a large central infotainment screen - the largest we've seen on a Volvo, and a digital driver display behind the steering wheel. Google's Gemini is baked into the system allowing for, Volvo says, a "lag-free, conversational AI experience". A fast Qualcomm 8255 CPU should ensure the system zips along nicely.

Practicality-wise, the Volvo EX60 has a large 634-litre boot, expanding to 1647 litres with the back seats folded down. There's also a "frunk" space up front under the bonnet with between 58 and 85 litres of extra space, depending on the model. Then there are separate closed storage areas under the boot floor and behind the wheel arches, totalling between 63 and 91 litres, again depending on model.

The entry-level P6 model costs £56,860 in Plus trim and £62,360 as an Ultra. Add £3000 to either of those trim levels if you want to upgrade to the P10, and £8000 for the P12. The first deliveries of the P6 and P10 models will be this summer, and the P12 later in the year. Pricing isn't yet available for the Cross Country model. 

At launch, there are two trim levels available for each version – Plus and Ultra – with an entry-level Core trim planned for introduction at a later date. The EX60 Cross Country is its own specific flavour, sitting outside of the main trim ladder. 

Plus has loads of standard kit, from a 360-degree camera system and matrix LED headlights to 20-inch alloy wheels, powered boot lid, Bose sound system and heated front and rear seats. Ultra has even more – a B&W sound system, 21-inch alloy wheels, electrochromic roof and a heated steering wheel, to name but a few. In short, you can choose from swanky or swankier.