Volvo Unveils EX60 (Image courtesy of Volvo)
SEOUL, Jan. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Volvo Cars on Thursday introduced the EX60, its first midsize all-electric sport utility vehicle, at a global debut event in Stockholm, positioning the model as a major step in the company’s transition toward fully electric mobility.
Built on Volvo’s new SPA3 electric vehicle architecture, the EX60 offers a driving range of up to 810 kilometers on a single charge under the WLTP standard. Using a 400-kilowatt fast charger, the vehicle can gain as much as 340 kilometers of range in just 10 minutes, the company said.
The model is the first to feature Volvo’s new operating system, known as HuginCore, designed to enhance safety and user experience by enabling faster data processing and real-time vehicle responses. Developed in collaboration with technology partners including Google, Nvidia and Qualcomm, the system allows the vehicle to analyze conditions, make decisions and react autonomously.
Volvo said the EX60 also incorporates advanced manufacturing and efficiency technologies, including mega casting, cell-to-body battery integration and next-generation electric motors, aimed at improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions.
The vehicle’s aerodynamic design — marked by a low front profile, a gently sloping roofline and tapering side panels — achieves a drag coefficient of 0.26, contributing to its extended range.
Inside, the EX60 becomes the first Volvo model to integrate Google’s new Gemini artificial intelligence assistant, enabling more natural, conversational and personalized voice interactions without the need for preset commands.
Safety remains central to the brand’s identity. The EX60 uses a network of sensors linked to the HuginCore system to help prevent accidents and introduces what Volvo described as the world’s first “multi-adaptive safety belt,” which automatically adjusts restraint strength based on a passenger’s height, weight and body shape.
Production of the EX60 is set to begin in Sweden this spring, with sales launching first in Europe. Volvo has not yet announced a timeline for its release in South Korea.
Håkan Samuelsson, Volvo’s chief executive, called the EX60 “a game changer,” saying it would reset expectations for driving range, charging performance and overall value in the electric vehicle market.
Kevin Lee (kevinlee@koreabizwire.com)
