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Volvo Cars* today revealed the all-electric Volvo EX60 mid-size SUV. This is Chinese owned Volvo Cars’ first entry in the largest electric segment globally.** In theory this allows it to substantially increase its addressable market and electric market share. [Sales numbers ultimately will test this thesis – AutoCrat] The EX60 is now available for order in European markets, with the United States to follow in late spring. Production starts this spring at Volvo Cars’ car factory in Sweden. Customer deliveries of the P6 and P10 variants will start this summer, with the P12 following soon after.***
“The new, all-electric EX60 changes the game in terms of range, charging and price and represents a new beginning for Volvo Cars and our customers,” says Håkan Samuelsson, CEO of Volvo Cars. “With this car, we remove all remaining obstacles for going electric. This fantastic new car is also a testament of what we are capable of at Volvo Cars, with an all-new product architecture introducing new key technologies – mega casting, cell-to-body and core computing.”
The EX60 achieves what’s said to be a best-in-class range of up to 400 miles on a single charge in an all-wheel drive configuration. This lets it go farther than any electric car that Volvo Cars has ever created. It also apparently beats its recently revealed competitors, setting a new standard for its segment. It will benefit from regular over-the-air updates.
The EX60 Powertrains
- The EX60 is available in seven a variations and comes with 10 years of battery warranty.
- The P12 AWD Electric variant offers the class-leading range of up to 400 miles.
- The P10 AWD Electric has a range of up to 320 miles.
- The P6 rear-drive Electric variant delivers up to 310 miles of range.
- The EX60 achieves the lowest carbon footprint for a fully electric Volvo car, matching that of the smaller EX30.
Charging Times
The EX60 can add up to 173 miles of range in just 10 minutes when using a 400kW fast charger. In the United States, the EX60 will be the first Volvo car to feature a native NACS charging port, giving EX60 customers direct access to more than 25,000 DC fast chargers on the Tesla Supercharger network without the need for an adapter. A low front, a sloping roofline and tapered body sides help aerodynamic efficiency. EX60 has a claimed drag coefficient of 0.26.
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The EX60 will be the first Volvo with Apple Music pre-installed with Dolby Atmos, delivering an immersive Spatial Audio.
“As Volvo Cars’ most intelligent car yet, the EX60 is packed with state-of-the-art technology designed to improve life behind the wheel. The EX60 is 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 tech leaders such as Google, NVIDIA and Qualcomm Technologies Inc,” Volvo Cars said in a release.
“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 personalized conversations without having to remember specific commands. The introduction of Gemini reflects the longstanding relationship between Volvo Cars and Google, and Volvo Cars’ status as a lead development partner and one of the reference hardware platforms for AndroidTM Automotive OS.
“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 UX provides quicker access to key functions,” Volvo Cars said.
Safety
“Enabled by HuginCore, 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 personalized 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.,” Volvo Cars said.
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**Volvo Cars is a subsidiary of Geely Holding, which owns ~ 78.7% of the company’s outstanding shares. Geely Holding, a Chinese multinational enterprise, bought Volvo from Ford Motor in 2010 after years of cultural clashes between American Ford and Swedish Volvo employees and senior managers.
***Inevitable Volvo EX60 Footnotes
- Availability of features and services mentioned above may differ between markets and variants.
- Range figures are preliminary and derive from estimates and calculations performed by Volvo Cars for EX60 based on EPA testing cycles and these outcomes are not guaranteed. Official EPA range estimates will be released at a later date. Actual range can vary depending on tire type and size, car specification (including but not limited to powertrain), charge level, outdoor temperature, battery temperature, weather, accessories, topography, driving style and car speed.
- Charging times can vary and depend on various factors such as outdoor temperature, battery condition and car condition. Charging times mentioned in this press release are for the P12 variant in an AWD configuration, based on testing at 400 kW charging facilities.
- Market specific terms and conditions will apply on the three years of free charging offer. Offer starting in Sweden with three years free charging in collaboration with Vattenfall, targeting private EX60 customers. Requires the bi-directional Volvo wallbox, a Vattenfall electricity contract and the use of Volvo Cars smart charging feature.
- Google, Android and Gemini are trademarks of Google LLC.
- Apple Music subscription required. Compatible hardware and software required.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
Volvo EX60 Mid-Size SUV Debuts
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Volvo Cars* today revealed the all-electric Volvo EX60 mid-size SUV. This is Chinese owned Volvo Cars’ first entry in the largest electric segment globally.** In theory this allows it to substantially increase its addressable market and electric market share. [Sales numbers ultimately will test this thesis – AutoCrat] The EX60 is now available for order in European markets, with the United States to follow in late spring. Production starts this spring at Volvo Cars’ car factory in Sweden. Customer deliveries of the P6 and P10 variants will start this summer, with the P12 following soon after.***
“The new, all-electric EX60 changes the game in terms of range, charging and price and represents a new beginning for Volvo Cars and our customers,” says Håkan Samuelsson, CEO of Volvo Cars. “With this car, we remove all remaining obstacles for going electric. This fantastic new car is also a testament of what we are capable of at Volvo Cars, with an all-new product architecture introducing new key technologies – mega casting, cell-to-body and core computing.”
The EX60 achieves what’s said to be a best-in-class range of up to 400 miles on a single charge in an all-wheel drive configuration. This lets it go farther than any electric car that Volvo Cars has ever created. It also apparently beats its recently revealed competitors, setting a new standard for its segment. It will benefit from regular over-the-air updates.
The EX60 Powertrains
Charging Times
The EX60 can add up to 173 miles of range in just 10 minutes when using a 400kW fast charger. In the United States, the EX60 will be the first Volvo car to feature a native NACS charging port, giving EX60 customers direct access to more than 25,000 DC fast chargers on the Tesla Supercharger network without the need for an adapter. A low front, a sloping roofline and tapered body sides help aerodynamic efficiency. EX60 has a claimed drag coefficient of 0.26.
Click to enlarge.
The EX60 will be the first Volvo with Apple Music pre-installed with Dolby Atmos, delivering an immersive Spatial Audio.
“As Volvo Cars’ most intelligent car yet, the EX60 is packed with state-of-the-art technology designed to improve life behind the wheel. The EX60 is 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 tech leaders such as Google, NVIDIA and Qualcomm Technologies Inc,” Volvo Cars said in a release.
“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 personalized conversations without having to remember specific commands. The introduction of Gemini reflects the longstanding relationship between Volvo Cars and Google, and Volvo Cars’ status as a lead development partner and one of the reference hardware platforms for AndroidTM Automotive OS.
“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 UX provides quicker access to key functions,” Volvo Cars said.
Safety
“Enabled by HuginCore, 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 personalized 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.,” Volvo Cars said.
*AutoInformed on
**Volvo Cars is a subsidiary of Geely Holding, which owns ~ 78.7% of the company’s outstanding shares. Geely Holding, a Chinese multinational enterprise, bought Volvo from Ford Motor in 2010 after years of cultural clashes between American Ford and Swedish Volvo employees and senior managers.
***Inevitable Volvo EX60 Footnotes
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.