Volvo may have backed away from its goal of becoming an all-electric brand by 2030, but it's not slowing down the pace of launching electric vehicles.
Almost a year after the first teaser revealed the electric crossover's rear design, the EX60 returns in a new guise. This time, the dark image offers a glimpse of the front end, which already looks instantly familiar.
Ahead of its world premiere on January 21, we're learning some key technical specs. Volvo claims the EX60 will travel 400 miles on a single charge in the EPA test cycle, though it's important to note that this figure is still an estimate.
Interestingly, the radius applies to the all-wheel drive version, which will inevitably be a bit heavier than a single-engine variant, if one is offered.
Although Volvo says the range figure is "exceeding even its most recently revealed competitors," BMW also quotes 400 miles for the new iX3 with all-wheel drive.
When the battery runs out, the EX60 needs just 10 minutes to add 168 miles (270 kilometers) of range when charged at a full 400 kW. Like the BMW iX3, the Swedish rival benefits from an 800-volt electrical system.
In Europe, Volvo estimates that the EX60 will travel 810 kilometers on a single charge in the WLTP cycle. That's the equivalent of 503 miles, once again highlighting the significant discrepancy between the two testing standards.
Fast charging at full power for 10 minutes will replenish enough energy for 340 kilometers (211 miles). No matter which side of the pond you are on, the battery comes with a 10-year warranty.
Volvo has developed its electric motors in-house to reduce weight and improve efficiency. For similar reasons, the EX60 is the company's first model to use mega-casting, replacing hundreds of smaller components with a single large casting.
The battery pack also features a new cell design to unlock additional range. Volvo goes so far as to say that the EX60 will “mark the end of range anxiety,” according to chief technology officer Anders Bell.
One interesting detail we noticed in a preview image is the apparent presence of a third row. The EX60 appears to have a pair of rear seats that fold down into the trunk floor, something not found in the new BMW iX3.
The electric Mercedes GLC is also a two-row model only, although a seven-seat version will go on sale, albeit probably limited to China. Similarly, the iX3 will gain additional seats and a longer wheelbase for the Chinese market. /Telegraph/
