The all-electric SUV will replace the aging but still competitive XC60 with a modern alternative
Updated 9/3: Volvo has released a new teaser for the upcoming EX60 and confirmed that the compact luxury electric SUV will make its official debut on January 21, 2026.
The XC60 might be the best-selling Volvo ever with over 2.7 million sales, but it’s time for the automaker to introduce a fully electric alternative. The EX60 will debut on January 21, 2026, promising to offer the longest electric range among Volvo EVs along with the latest advancements in safety and a “groundbreaking user experience”.
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The EX60 will expand Volvo’s fully electric lineup next to the EX30, EX40, C40, and EX90 SUVs, plus the ES90 liftback sedan. The official teasers reveal familiar design traits in a premium compact SUV package.
Design Cues Evolve
The taillights feature a blocky design with prominent LED lighting signatures and, as is customary for a Volvo, they extend up the rear pillars. The headlights are reminiscent to the larger EX90 featuring the Thor’s hammer shape and pixel-like LEDs. In terms of size, expect a similar footprint to the XC60 that measures 4,708 mm (185.4 in) long.
The SUV will be the first Volvo to ride on the scalable SPA3 architecture, an upgraded version of the SPA2 platform used by the EX90 and ES90. The company is remaining tight-lipped about many of the EX60’s key details but describes it as “fully software-defined and built to evolve over time.”
Range and Tech
While specifications remain under wraps, the EX60 is expected to be offered in both single- and dual-motor versions. As for driving range, Volvo says it will surpass the ES90 sedan’s 435 miles (700 km) on the WLTP cycle, thanks to a larger 106 kWh battery pack. For context, the Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD is rated at 364 miles (586 km) under WLTP and 327 miles (526 km) by the EPA, giving the EX60 a clear advantage on paper.
The EX60 will also be the first model to receive Volvo’s new multi-adaptive safety belt. This uses sensors to determine the height, weight, and shape of a passenger and can tailor the amount of force needed in the event of a crash.
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The debut of the Volvo EX60 will be livestreamed from Stockholm, Sweden on January 21. Production of the electric SUV will take place at the Torslanda plant in Gothenburg, starting in the first half of 2026.
Volvo hopes that the EX60 will become “a cornerstone in the product line”, helping it become a “fully electrified” automaker. Still, it won’t replace the current XC60 that will march on, despite having been introduced back in 2017. Starting in late 2026, the XC60 will enter production in the South Carolina facility, in an effort to avoid import tariffs in the US market.
Thanos Pappas contributed to this report.
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