Volvo EX60 Electric SUV Confirmed for 2026: What to Expect from the Premium Mid-Size EV

Volvo is gearing up to launch the all-new EX60, a mid-size electric SUV that will debut in early 2026. Building on the success of the beloved XC60, the EX60 will mark a significant leap forward in Volvo’s electrification strategy, blending cutting-edge technology, sustainable design, and advanced safety features.

Originally intended to replace the XC60 entirely, Volvo has shifted course due to evolving market preferences. Instead, the EX60 will be sold alongside a refreshed XC60, offering consumers both electric and mild-hybrid/plug-in hybrid options. Positioned between the compact EX30 and the larger EX90, the EX60 will strengthen Volvo’s growing all-electric lineup.

At the heart of the EX60 lies the new Scalable Product Architecture 3 (SPA3) platform. Designed exclusively for EVs, SPA3 features "cell-to-body" battery integration, making the battery a structural part of the car’s chassis. This enhances strength while reducing weight.

Another innovative step is the use of megacasting—a manufacturing method made popular by Tesla. Volvo will cast large sections of the chassis as single aluminum components, streamlining production, improving rigidity, and reducing costs.

Volvo hasn’t fully unveiled the EX60’s design yet, but teaser images and clay models hint at a sleek SUV with vertical taillights, a horizontal light bar, and a boxy, minimalist aesthetic inspired by the EX90 and EX30. It will likely share dimensions similar to the current XC60: 4,708 mm long, 1,902 mm wide, and 1,651 mm tall.

Inside, the cabin will embrace modernity with a portrait-oriented infotainment system powered by Google’s Android Automotive OS. Expect deep Google integration (Maps, Assistant, Play Store) and seamless over-the-air updates, keeping the software current without a dealership visit.

While performance specs are not final, expectations are high. The SPA3’s 800-volt architecture should support ultra-fast charging, and top variants may offer a range nearing 640 km. Power outputs are rumored to range from 300 kW (400 hp) to 400+ kW (536 hp), with both rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive variants on offer.

Safety remains a cornerstone of the Volvo brand. The EX60 will debut a multi-adaptive seatbelt system—a world-first feature. This new technology uses real-time data and occupant metrics to adjust seatbelt force dynamically during an impact, improving protection based on crash type, occupant size, and seating position.

When it arrives in 2026, the Volvo EX60 will compete against the Tesla Model Y, Audi Q6 e-tron, and BMW iX3, among others. With a projected starting price of around €54,000, it’s positioned as a premium EV, likely priced higher than the updated XC60, which starts above €36,000 for the 2025 model.