The Volvo EX60 is the Swedish brand’s latest all-electric offering. Promising huge range, this stylish family SUV is confirmed for SA in 2026.
Essentially, the EX60 is an all-electric five-seater family SUV and Volvo is claiming it is its first product entering the largest electric vehicle segment globally. Rivals included the new Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ and BMW iX3.
Underpinned by the SPA3 platform which is the Swedish brand’s electric vehicle architecture and debuting a number of features like new HuginCore, redesigned battery cells, megacasting and cell-to-body technology, the EX60 looks to be competitive in terms of weight and range.
Total range varies across the lineup, but in all-wheel-drive configuration, Volvo reckons its EX60 can go 810 km on a single charge. The charging speeds look impressive, too, with 340 km of range added in just 10 minutes when using a 400 kW fast charger.
Powertrain choices
There will be three different powertrain options. The P12 AWD is the range specialist with 810 km, P10 AWD offers up to 660 km while the rear-wheel-drive P6 manages 620 km. Volvo says there will be 7 trim levels, including the much-loved Cross Country variant.
In terms of support, Volvo is offering a 10-year battery warranty, while Swedish customers get 3 years of home charging. Hopefully the South African offering will be competitive.
When it comes to tech and gadgets, the EX60 has a 28-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system which also features speakers in all the headrests. Apple Music is pre-installed into the vehicle. As per most Volvo products, the EX60 makes use of Android Automotive operating system, but in this product, it goes one step further and now includes Gemini AI assistant. The car will receive over-the-air updates, meaning the vehicle will only get better in time.
It wouldn’t be a Volvo unless there was a mention of the safety and the EX60 debuts its new multi-adaptive seatbelt as well as new levels of assisted driving features.
When will the Volvo EX60 come to South Africa?
Production of this new SUV begins in Sweden in the 2nd quarter of 2026, with the first South African customer cars touching down in the 3rd quarter of this year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Volvo EX60 be available in South Africa?
What is the electric range of the Volvo EX60?
- P6 (Single Motor): Up to 620 km.
- P10 (AWD): Up to 660 km.
- P12 (AWD Performance): Up to 810 km (the longest range of any electric Volvo to date).
