Volvo’s new EX60 set to break UK EV range records
Consumer Editor
Volvo has announced that its upcoming EX60 SUV will debut with an estimated 503‑mile driving range, positioning it as the longest‑range electric vehicle (EV) available in the UK.
The all‑wheel‑drive model is expected to outdistance both established rivals and Volvo’s own previous EVs, marking a major step forward in the brand’s electrification strategy.
Fast charging is another headline feature. Thanks to an 800‑volt electrical system and new in‑house software, the EX60 can recover around 211 miles of range in just ten minutes when connected to a 400kW charger.
Volvo says this makes a brief coffee stop sufficient to get drivers back on the road, replacing the traditional long charging break.
Buyers in the UK will also receive a 10‑year battery warranty.
Volvo engineers have focused on real‑world efficiency, integrating the battery directly into the vehicle structure using cell‑to‑body technology and developing the electric motors internally.
The EX60 is also the first Volvo to use mega‑casting, replacing numerous smaller components with a single precision‑cast section to reduce weight and improve energy use.
Together, these advances aim to shift drivers from range anxiety to what Volvo calls ‘range confidence’.
Anders Bell, Chief Technology Officer at Volvo Cars, said: “The EX60 is designed to be a gamechanger.
“With our new electric vehicle architecture, we directly address the main worries that customers have when considering a switch to a fully electric car. The result is class-leading range and fast charging speeds, marking the end of range anxiety.”
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