Volvo EX60: Compact electric SUV with strong value

Volvo unveiled its 2027 EX60, a compact electric SUV that sits beside the gasoline‑powered XC60. The EX prefix signals that Volvo is reserving it for its electric range. Prices start at $59,795 and can reach $74,000, putting the EX60 in the same price bracket as the BMW iX3 and the Cadillac Optiq. It shares the same sheet metal as the XC60 but uses modern battery technology to offer a compelling value proposition for luxury SUV buyers.

Powertrain Options

The EX60 is available in three power configurations. A rear‑wheel‑drive single‑motor P6 delivers 369 horsepower, while all‑wheel‑drive P10 and P12 variants provide 503 and 670 horsepower respectively. The larger powertrains use larger battery packs – 80‑kWh for the P6, 91‑kWh for the P10, and 112‑kWh for the P12 – giving range estimates from 307 miles up to 400 miles. Fast charging is also competitive: the P6 and P10 can recharge from 10 to 80 percent in about 16 minutes, while the P12 claims 19 minutes. All models use a NACS‑style port compatible with the Tesla Supercharger network.

On the road the EX60 feels quick and balanced. In a 60‑mph test, the P10 model reached 60 mph in 3.9 seconds. The manufacturer estimates 5.7 seconds for the P6 and 3.8 seconds for the P12. Compared to its closest rival, the BMW iX3, which does 60 mph in 4.3 seconds, the EX60’s all‑wheel‑drive option offers a noticeably faster launch. The vehicle also features a one‑pedal driving mode and adjustable regenerative braking for a comfortable ride.

Interior and Cargo

Inside, Volvo continues its minimalist Scandinavian design. A 15.0‑inch curved OLED touchscreen dominates the dashboard, running a Google‑based software interface that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Bose and Bowers & Wilkins sound systems are available, and the cabin includes cup holders, a central storage bin, and a wireless phone charger. Rear seats share the same contouring as the front and offer USB‑C ports, optional heated seats, and climate controls. With the second row up the cargo space is 20 cubic feet; folding the seats expands it to 64 cubic feet, and a 3‑cubic‑foot front trunk adds extra storage.

Safety is a core Volvo feature. All EX60s come with Pilot Assist, adaptive cruise control, lane‑keeping assist, and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection. The warranty package covers four years or 49,711 miles on the vehicle, four years or 50,000 miles on the powertrain, and eight years or 100,000 miles on the battery, with a complimentary maintenance plan for three years. In market comparisons the EX60 ranks sixth among best electric compact luxury SUVs, following the Porsche Macan Electric, Cadillac Optiq, Mercedes‑Benz GLC‑Class EV, BMW iX3, and Genesis GV60.