Electric Volvo XC60?! YES Please! Volvo EX60 is Here

The new midsize electric SUV from Volvo is tech heavy, fast, beautiful and quick to charge. What more could you want?!

Friend of the site Connie Peters looks at the 2026 Volvo EX60. Take a look at the video or transcript below to see what she thinks. 

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Summary: 2026 Volvo EX60 First Drive

This transcript is a first-drive review of the all-new 2026 Volvo EX60, highlighting its performance, technology, interior design, safety innovations, and pricing after driving it for two days around Barcelona. 

Key Highlights

• • New electric midsize SUV: The EX60 is the fully electric counterpart to the XC60, riding on a dedicated EV platform. It is approximately four inches longer than the XC60, providing additional cargo space and rear-seat practicality. 
  • Powertrain lineup:
  • P6 (RWD): Available in the U.S. but not Canada.
  • P10 (AWD): The model driven in the review, producing 503 horsepower and 523 lb-ft of torque.
  • P12 (AWD): Coming later with even more power and range. 
  • Performance:
  • The reviewer praises the instant electric torque, smooth acceleration, quiet ride, and comfortable highway manners.
  • After extensive driving in both city traffic and rural roads around Barcelona, the EX60 is described as quick, refined, and enjoyable. 

Battery, Range, and Charging

• • The P10 delivers up to 322 miles (518 km) of range.
  • The upcoming P12 is expected to increase both power and driving range.
  • Built on an 800-volt electrical architecture, the EX60 can recharge from 10% to 80% in approximately 19 minutes, making it one of Volvo's fastest-charging EVs. 

Interior and Technology

The reviewer is particularly enthusiastic about the cabin, calling it one of Volvo's strongest attributes.

Highlights include:

• • Premium Scandinavian interior design
  • Sustainable wood trim
  • Available Nappa leather
  • Flat floor for improved passenger space
  • Electrochromic panoramic glass roof
  • Rear heated seats and tri-zone climate control
  • Multiple USB-C charging ports
  • Wireless phone charging
  • Speakers integrated into the headrests
  • Pop-out cup holders
  • Excellent cargo storage with underfloor compartments and fold-flat rear seats. 

Infotainment and AI

The EX60 features:

• • Google Built-in infotainment
  • Volvo-developed software layered over Google's platform
  • Built-in navigation with charging station integration
  • Google Gemini AI assistant, capable of:
  • Navigation
  • Climate control
  • Messaging and phone calls
  • Vehicle information
  • Conversational interactions

The reviewer demonstrates Gemini answering questions about the EX60's specifications and joking about wanting the vehicle for itself. 

Safety

Volvo introduces a new multiadaptive seat belt that adjusts to occupants' body size after they enter the vehicle, building on the company's long-standing reputation for safety innovation dating back to the invention of the three-point seat belt in 1959. 

Audio System

One of the reviewer's favorite features is the standard Bowers & Wilkins audio system, which she describes as her favorite automotive sound system, offering exceptional clarity and immersive sound. Higher trims include additional speakers. 

Pricing

United States

• • P6 RWD starts at $58,400
  • Top P10 trims reach approximately $68,745

Canada

• • No P6 model
  • P10 starts at CAD $77,500
  • P10 Ultra tested costs CAD $87,919
  • P12 will arrive later. 

Overall Impression

The reviewer comes away highly impressed with the EX60, praising its combination of:

• • Strong electric performance
  • Long driving range
  • Fast charging
  • Beautiful Scandinavian interior
  • Premium Bowers & Wilkins audio
  • Advanced Google Gemini integration
  • Innovative safety technology
  • Practical cargo space

She concludes that the EX60 combines luxury, technology, and everyday usability into one of Volvo's most compelling electric SUVs to date and encourages anyone who has never driven an EV to experience the smoothness, quietness, and instant torque for themselves. 

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