Volvo EX60 Electric SUV: Australian Pricing, 810km Range, and Global Specs Revealed
Volvo has released preliminary details for its upcoming EX60 electric SUV, including Australian pricing and global specifications. The vehicle, built on the new SPA3 platform, is expected to launch in Australia in late 2026 and will feature an 800-volt electrical system, advanced battery technology, and a claimed maximum driving range of up to 810 kilometers.
The EX60 will charge faster than any previous Volvo electric vehicle, with 400 kW charging adding up to 340 kilometers of range in ten minutes.
Australian Pricing and Initial Models
Volvo Australia has announced pricing for the EX60, with initial offerings limited to two all-wheel-drive Ultra trim levels:
- EX60 P6 RWD Ultra: A$86,990 before on-road costs
- EX60 P10 AWD Ultra: A$101,990 before on-road costs
Global Specifications
Volvo has disclosed preliminary specifications for several powertrain variants:
EX60 P6 RWD Ultra
- Single rear motor
- Power output: 275 kW / 480 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: 5.9 seconds
- Battery capacity: 83 kWh (80 kWh usable)
- WLTP range: 620 kilometers
- Energy consumption: 14.7 kWh/100 km
- DC charging: 320 kW (800V) or 120 kW (400V)
EX60 P10 AWD Ultra
- Dual motors
- Power output: 375 kW / 710 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: 4.6 seconds
- Battery capacity: 95 kWh (91 kWh usable)
- WLTP range: 660 kilometers
- Energy consumption: 15.7 kWh/100 km
- DC charging: 370 kW (800V) or 120/150 kW (400V)
EX60 P12 AWD (not confirmed for Australia)
- Dual motors
- Power output: 500 kW / 790 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: 3.9 seconds
- Battery capacity: 117 kWh (112 kWh usable)
- WLTP range: Up to 810 kilometers (preliminary)
- Energy consumption: 16.0 kWh/100 km
- DC charging: 370 kW (800V) or 150 kW (400V)
The maximum claimed range of 810 kilometers applies to the all-wheel-drive P12 variant and is the longest range announced for a battery-electric vehicle in Volvo's lineup.
Volvo has not yet confirmed final specifications.
Charging and Platform Technology
The EX60 is built on Volvo's SPA3 electric vehicle architecture, which incorporates an 800-volt electrical system. This system is also being adopted by the EX90 for its 2026 model year and was introduced in the SPA2-based ES90.
Volvo reports that the vehicle's peak charging power is expected to exceed the ES90's 350 kW capacity, and that this charging performance is achievable in all weather conditions due to robust preconditioning technology.
Key technological features include:
- Battery cell design: A new design balancing energy density and power delivery
- Efficient energy transfer: The 800-volt system and in-house developed software reduce heat generation and cooling energy requirements
- Lighter materials: Used in the charging system
- Cell-to-body technology: Battery integrated directly into the vehicle structure
- In-house developed electric motors
- 10-year battery warranty for all customers
Manufacturing and Design Innovations
The EX60 is the first production Volvo to use megacasting, a manufacturing process that produces large, precision-cast components in a single piece, replacing numerous smaller parts. Volvo states this method aims to simplify production and reduce component weight, contributing to increased range.
The vehicle also features mega-cast aluminium rear floor and subframe construction.
Volvo's Chief Technology Officer, Anders Bell, has stated that the vehicle's design and new electric vehicle architecture aim to address customer concerns about switching to electric cars, specifically mentioning range anxiety.
Launch and Competitive Context
Volvo has scheduled a full reveal of the EX60 for January 21. The vehicle is expected to arrive in Australia during late Q3 or Q4 2026. The EX60 is built in Sweden, and initial supply may be limited.
The EX60 is positioned to compete with vehicles including the BMW iX3 and Audi Q6 e-tron. The BMW iX3 50 xDrive offers an 805-kilometer WLTP range with a 345 kW all-wheel-drive system and a 108 kWh net energy content battery.
For comparison, the larger Volvo EX90, based on the SPA2 platform, uses 101 or 107 kWh batteries and achieves a maximum WLTP range of 614 kilometers.