2027 Volvo EX60 Review
Our automotive expert shares opinions and new photos of the all-new, all-electric 2027 EX60.
Tim Stevens
- Pros: Volvo's new EX60 SUV looks great and has a powerful but composed driving feel.
- Cons: The EX60's price and range don't quite keep up with the competition.
- The Takeaway: Volvo's EX60 isn't a strong enough value proposition to go mainstream, but owners will likely love how it looks and feels.
Amid an uncertain United States market, Volvo is sticking to its chosen path on the electrification front with the new 2027 EX60 electric SUV. The Swedish manufacturer's EV lineup is already compelling, and the addition of the EX60 should only make it better. Volvo's gas-powered XC60 was its bestselling model in the U.S. last year, but the smoother-driving, more powerful EX60 could be an even better choice if you have the budget.
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What's New for the 2027 Volvo EX60Â
QuickTake:Â Volvo's latest EV is all new!Â
The 2027 Volvo EX60 is an all-new, two-row, five-seat SUV. It's been designed from the ground up to be electric and carries some significant changes from the company's previous all-electric efforts. That includes a chassis made with a new casting technique that reduces parts and simplifies assembly, as well as a new battery-pack design that increases energy density.
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About the 2027 Volvo EX60 P10 Ultra Review Vehicle
QuickTake:Â The EX60 comes with rear- or all-wheel drive and two different trim levels.
The 2027 Volvo EX60 initially comes in P6 rear-wheel-drive (RWD) and P10 all-wheel-drive (AWD) configurations, and in Plus and Ultra trim levels. Base prices range from about $60,000 to around $69,000, including the destination charge to ship the SUV to a dealership from its Torslanda, Sweden, assembly plant. Additionally, a higher-power P12 model will be available in late 2026, but pricing is not yet set.
For this EX60 review, I spent most of my time in a P10 Ultra, driving in the Catalan region of Spain. Optional equipment included Forest Lake (green) paint and 22-inch wheels, bringing the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) to $69,545, including the $1,395 destination charge. Volvo provided the vehicle for this EX60 review and paid for airfare, lodging, and meals during the evaluation period.
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Design, Quality, and Interior Layout
QuickTake: The EX60 looks and feels great both inside and out, but there are a few odd design decisions.
Volvo is a brand known for its classic, sophisticated Scandinavian designs, and that continues in the EX60. Though similar to many of the brand's models — in particular the three-row EX90 — it has a look all its own. The EX60 might not make you turn back from across the parking lot to gaze at it, but it does look good from any angle.
The interior is similarly understated. Materials are definitely on the basic side, but the major touchpoints and visual elements feel and look good. From the driver's seat, there's excellent visibility in all directions, and plenty of light, thanks to the electrochromic panoramic glass roof.Â
A small, squared-off, heated steering wheel also helps with forward visibility. Its shape makes it easy to see the 11.4-inch digital instrumentation display, positioned near the base of the windshield in front of the driver, but its petite height felt too short for this SUV.
Thankfully, Volvo has moved away from the capacitive-touch controls it used in the EX90, instead including physical buttons and four-way controllers for changing cruise control speed and toggling between gauge-cluster views.
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Comfort, Convenience, and Cargo Space
QuickTake: The EX60 has generous cargo space out back and some practical storage spots in the cabin as well.
In addition to the steering wheel, the front seats are heated. Ventilation is standard with Ultra trim, and I found it effective during my time in the Spanish sun, without adding too much extra noise to the cabin. The front seats are extremely comfortable and easy to get into, thanks to the SUV's moderate height. The only real issue is the inner pull handles on the doors — they're positioned far back, making for an awkward reach.
With Ultra trim, the second-row seats are also heated, and they're part of an optional climate package on the Plus. Even with the front seat adjusted for a long-legged driver, I found no shortage of legroom back there, while the flat floor makes it easy to get in or out on either side. It'll also make things more comfortable if you're rolling with a third passenger in the middle.
Those back seats have a 40/20/40 split-folding design, so if you leave that middle passenger at home, you can drop the center section to haul long and narrow objects without giving up the outboard seating. Cargo volume measures 20.4 cubic-feet behind the second row, and 58.2 cu-ft with the back seats folded flat. There's also a small, deep well beneath the rear hatch, which is great for keeping your more delicate groceries from sliding around. There is another 3.0 cu-ft of cargo capacity up front under the hood as well.
The EX60 lacks a traditional glove box; instead, there's a deep bin at the bottom of the center of the dashboard that pops out. Just above that is a shelf for your phone, with wireless charging.
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2027 Volvo EX60 Infotainment System Review
QuickTake: Gemini integration makes Volvo's latest software more powerful, but it's not without its quirks.
The Volvo EX60 features a standard 15.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with a four-year complimentary subscription to Digital Services.
Standard features include: Â Â
- Google built-in with Gemini
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity  Â
- 21-speaker Bose premium sound system  Â
- SiriusXM satellite radio
Step up to Ultra trim, and you get an upgraded 1,820-watt, 28-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Dolby Atmos audio system that sounds sublime. The biggest feature, though, might just be the Gemini voice assistant. AI is an increasingly major player in many people's lives. If you can't be without it, you might be glad to find it deeply integrated within Volvo's latest infotainment system.
In my testing, I was not only able to do things like find local restaurants or points of interest, but also get detailed weather forecasts, ask how the current weather compares with statistical averages, and even find a curvier route to my current destination. It's immensely powerful, but it wasn't without its quirks. Sometimes Gemini took so long to respond that I wasn't sure it was still thinking. You also will not get voice navigation prompts during AI conversations, so pay attention to the arrows on the map.
And, weirdest of all, the car uses different voices for different interactions. Turn-by-turn prompts came through in one voice, responses to my vocal commands to change in-car settings had a second voice, while Gemini conversations were handled by a third. It felt disorienting at times.
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Safety Features and Ratings
QuickTake: As a Volvo, the EX60 is predictably well equipped with safety features, but it lacks some of the competition's more convenience-oriented niceties.
Volvo equips the EX60 with numerous advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) as standard equipment, including: Â
- Adaptive cruise control  Â
- Forward-collision warning  Â
- Automatic emergency braking  Â
- Blind-spot monitoring  Â
- Rear cross-traffic alert  Â
- Rear automatic braking  Â
- Lane-centering assist  Â
- Surround-view camera  Â
- Automated parallel parking
Pilot Assist is also standard, combining the adaptive cruise control and lane-centering-assist systems for use as a hands-on, semi-autonomous driving aid. I used it extensively while evaluating the EX60.
On the highway, the lane-centering-assist system generally worked well, keeping the car centered even when the asphalt lines were poor and the sun was gleaming into the forward-facing camera. However, when driving in the right lane, the Volvo had an unfortunate tendency to follow the white line down exit ramps, then jerk back to the middle.
The EX60 also has a basic form of automated lane changes. Move the turn signal stalk all the way up or down, and if the way is clear, the SUV will glide into the next lane … eventually. Lane changes are so slow that if there's any traffic around, your gap will likely be gone before you can occupy it.
On the adaptive cruise control front, the car performed much better, smoothly adjusting speed to keep up with traffic on both the highway and rural roads. Sadly, the EX60 does not offer a hands-off lane-keeping system, something that is increasingly common in this category, including in BMW's new iX3. You'll need to keep your hands on the wheel at all times.
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2027 Volvo EX60 Specs and Driving Range
QuickTake: Volvo's EX60 offers plenty of power in all trims as well as good range.
You can get yourself an EX60 with three different powertrain options. Initially, Volvo will offer the single-motor RWD P6 with 369 horsepower and the 503-hp dual-motor AWD P10. Later, a P12 model will join the lineup, offering a stout 670 horsepower through all four wheels.
The P12 will also be the model that offers the longest range: up to 400 miles, according to Volvo, thanks to a 112-kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery pack. The P10 comes in at 91 kWh, enough for up to 322 miles of range, while the P6 has 80 kWh and a range of up to 307 miles. Maximum charging rates via the standard NACS port are 370 kW for the larger two packs and 320 kW for the smaller. Under optimal DC fast-charging conditions, it should take 16 to 19 minutes to recharge the EV from 10% to 80%, Volvo says.
In my time behind the wheel of the P10, I netted 4.1 miles per kWh, or 138 MPGe, which could mean 373 miles from that 91-kWh battery.
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2027 Volvo EX60 Test Drive
QuickTake:Â The 2027 Volvo EX60 is plenty quick, but the focus here is more on smoothness.
The average EV is quieter, smoother, and calmer than the average car with an internal-combustion engine. That's been elevated to a higher level in the new EX60, though. For a crossover SUV, Volvo's latest is extremely relaxing to drive. It pulls away silently, and even at highway speeds, there's little to hear.
I sampled the single-motor P6 and dual-motor P10 and found them both competent at accelerating effortlessly. Some of Volvo's earlier EV efforts felt a bit manic, but the EX60 just zips quickly up to speed without fuss. Yes, the P10 gets there more rapidly, but the P6 is plenty quick, even when accelerating at highway speeds.
That said, the EX60 really isn't a sporty vehicle, and while the adaptive suspension on the P10 can be made firmer, it's never properly sharp. That tiny steering wheel and relaxed steering ratio make it a machine that just doesn't come alive in the corners. But neither does it feel awkward. There's no excessive body roll or movement.
Whether you go with the P10's Active Chassis adaptive-damping suspension or stick with the P6 model's Touring Chassis standard suspension, the EX60 is incredibly smooth even over broken asphalt. I spent two days wheeling various models across some uneven terrain, and even over speed bumps, and they all felt poised.
I toggled through the regenerative braking modes, including a one-pedal mode that brings the SUV to a complete stop. It's not as sharp as other EVs in one-pedal mode, but it is aggressive enough to keep most folks content. Or, if you don't like regen, the EX60 can be made to coast when you lift off the pedal.
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Alternatives to the 2027 Volvo EX60
QuickTake:Â The EX60 demands something of a premium.
Volvo's new EX60 is a stellar-driving SUV with a roomy, comfortable interior and great looks. If there's one issue, it's the $60,000-$69,000 price range. The Cadillac Optiq offers similar range, somewhat comparable power, and starts at around $53,000. Audi's Q6 e-tron is comparable at about $66,000, but BMW's iX3 could be the stiffest competition, offering up to 434 miles of range for roughly $63,000.
Tim StevensTim is a freelance automotive and technology journalist with more than 25 years of experience. He is a frequent contributor to major domestic and international online, print, and broadcast news outlets, sharing his insights and perspectives on everything from cybersecurity to supercars. Tim also serves as a juror for the World Car Awards and regularly acts as speaker and moderator at major industry events such as CES, Web Summit, SXSW, NAIAS, and AutoMobility LA. He formerly served as editor-at-large and vice president of content at CNET. Before that he was editor-in-chief of Engadget and editorial director at AOL Tech.
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