Volvo Unveils SPA3-Based 2027 EX60 EV With 400-Mile Range and Tesla NACS Charging





Summary

Quick Summary

  • Volvo’s 2027 EX60 is a fully electric compact SUV on the new SPA3 platform with a standard NACS charging port.
  • Projected range up to 400 miles (P12); DC fast charging from 10–80% in 18–19 minutes (manufacturer estimates).
  • U.S. pricing guidance: mid-$50,000s (P6 RWD) to over $70,000 (P12 AWD). Orders open this spring; first U.S. deliveries (P6/P10) this summer.

Platform and Manufacturing

SPA3 introduces megacasting with recycled aluminum to reduce parts and complexity, and a structural cell-to-body battery for improved packaging, weight, and efficiency. Volvo frames SPA3 as a base for a wider spread of future models.

Batteries and Charging

  • P6 (RWD): 80-kWh usable; projected 310 miles.
  • P10 (AWD): 91-kWh usable; projected 320 miles.
  • P12 (AWD): 112-kWh usable; projected up to 400 miles.
  • Standard NACS port; compatible with Tesla Superchargers.
  • DC fast charge: 10–80% in 18–19 min; up to 173 miles added in ~10 minutes on a 400-kW charger, depending on configuration.
  • Onboard AC: 19.2-kW Level 2 support.
  • Wheel upgrades (21/22-inch vs. standard 20-inch) trim roughly 20 miles from estimates.

Powertrains and Performance

  • P6 RWD: 369 hp, 354 lb-ft.
  • P10 AWD: 503 hp, 524 lb-ft.
  • P12 AWD: 670 hp, 583 lb-ft; 0–60 mph in 3.8 seconds.
  • All versions: electronically limited top speed of 112 mph.

Trims, Pricing, and Availability

Trims mirror the XC60: Plus and Ultra at launch, with a Core trim planned later. A “well-equipped” P10 is targeted around $60,000. U.S. ordering opens this spring; P6 and P10 arrive this summer, with P12 to follow. Built in Sweden and imported to the U.S. The model is already available to order in Europe.

Design, Size, and Utility

  • Exterior keeps Volvo cues: smooth, grille-less front; “hammer” DRLs; vertical rear lamps; drag coefficient 0.26.
  • Grows ~4 inches in length vs. XC60; wheelbase 116.9 inches (up from 112.8).
  • Cargo: 20 cu ft behind rear seats; 64 cu ft with second row folded.
  • Towing: 4,500 pounds (up 1,000 vs. XC60).

Cabin and Tech

  • Clean interior with a narrow driver display and a curved 15.1-inch OLED center touchscreen on Google-based software.
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard; added front-row storage via a fold-out bin.
  • Audio: 21-speaker Bose or 28-speaker Bowers & Wilkins with headrest speakers.
  • New HuginCore computing backbone integrating systems from Google, Nvidia, and Qualcomm; first Volvo with Google’s Gemini voice assistant.

EX60 Cross Country (2028 Model)

  • AWD standard; ride height +0.8 inch (air suspension adds another +0.8 inch).
  • Unique wheels, wider track, extended fender flares, stainless-steel bumper trim.
  • U.S. deliveries targeted for summer 2027.

Positioning

  • P6: value and range-focused RWD entry.
  • P10: anticipated volume model, AWD with balanced performance and range.
  • P12: performance flagship with the longest projected range and quickest acceleration.

Notes

All range, charging, and performance figures are Volvo’s preliminary estimates and depend on battery, wheel selection, conditions, and charger capability. U.S. specifications and final pricing will be detailed closer to launch.

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