Volvo EX60 P6 Review (2026): 374hp Electric SUV with 385 Miles of Range Tested

Quick Verdict: The Volvo EX60 P6 produces 374hp from a single rear motor, covers up to 385 miles from an 80kWh usable battery and starts from £56,860. Google Gemini AI, HuginCore computing and a world-first adaptive seatbelt make it Volvo's most advanced car yet. Vicki finds it accomplished, intelligent and built for drivers who want range without compromise.

The Volvo EX60 is the fully electric successor to Volvo's best-selling XC60 and the most technologically advanced car the company has ever produced. The P6 variant uses a single rear-mounted permanent magnet electric motor producing 374hp and 354lb-ft of torque, with an 83kWh usable battery delivering up to 385 miles of WLTP range. It reaches 62 mph in 5.9 seconds and has a top speed of 112 mph. The 800-volt electrical architecture supports DC fast charging at up to 320kW, adding 211 miles of range in ten minutes.

The EX60 P6 starts from £56,860 in Plus trim, with the Ultra trim adding £5,500 and unlocking the Bowers and Wilkins audio system, electrochromic roof and pixel LED headlights. Two more powerful variants are available: the P10 AWD from £59,860 with 503hp and 410 miles of range, and the P12 AWD from £64,860 with 671hp and the headline 503-mile WLTP figure. This review is based on the first-hand driving impressions of Vicki Butler-Henderson, who tested the EX60 P6 Ultra on road in Spain.

Vicki Butler-Henderson is a professional racing driver and motoring presenter with over two decades of experience testing and reviewing vehicles across all segments. Her background includes competing in championships from British GT to the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, bringing genuine motorsport expertise to real-world car testing.

What Are the Key Specifications of the Volvo EX60 P6?

Specification	Volvo EX60 P6
Price (from)	From £56,860
Motor	Single rear-mounted permanent magnet
Power	374hp
0-62 mph	5.9 seconds
Top speed	112 mph
WLTP range	Up to 385 miles
Battery (usable)	80kWh usable (83kWh gross)
Boot space	523 litres
Towing capacity	2,000kg

Source: Volvo EX60 official specifications

Electric specifications:

Specification	Volvo EX60 P6
Battery (usable)	80kWh usable (83kWh gross)
WLTP range	Up to 385 miles
DC charging (10-80%)	Under 20 minutes
Peak DC charging rate	320kW
Range added in 10 minutes	Up to 211 miles (at 400kW charger)
Battery warranty	10 years

Source: Volvo EX60 official specifications

What Is the Volvo EX60?

The Volvo EX60 is a mid-size fully electric SUV built on a dedicated electric architecture and designed to replace the XC60 as the centrepiece of Volvo's range. It uses a cell-to-body battery construction in which the cells are stacked directly and integrated into the vehicle structure as a load-bearing element, improving energy density, reducing manufacturing emissions and enabling faster charging. The EX60 range spans three powertrains covering 385 to 503 miles of WLTP range, making the P12 AWD the longest-range electric SUV in its class at the time of Vicki's review.

What makes the Volvo EX60 special:

• Single motor rear-wheel drive P6 produces 374hp with 385 miles of WLTP range from an 80kWh usable battery
• 800-volt electrical architecture across all variants supports DC charging at up to 320kW on the P6 and 370kW on the AWD models, adding 211 miles in 10 minutes
• HuginCore computing system, named from Norse mythology, combines Nvidia Orin X and Qualcomm Snapdragon processors and learns from all Volvo drivers to anticipate near-misses and improve safety
• Google Gemini AI integrated as standard, capable of reading emails, finding hotel bookings and setting navigation without driver input
• World-first adaptive seatbelt using sensors to measure the driver's shape, weight and position and adjusting belt load accordingly
• Bidirectional charging as standard, enabling the EX60 to power a home, sell energy back to the grid or power camping equipment
• 10-year battery warranty, two years longer than the BMW iX3 and most rivals in the segment
• Won the Reader Award at the 2026 WhatCar? Awards

What Does the Volvo EX60 Look Like?

The EX60 presents a clean, aerodynamically led exterior that Volvo describes as understated. At 4,743mm long, the EX60 is slightly larger than the XC60 it replaces and sits among the longer cars in the mid-size electric SUV segment. The front carries a low, closed-off nose with a horizontal light bar, a sloping bonnet and tapered sides that contribute directly to the aerodynamic efficiency that supports the long-range figures. A sloping roofline leads to a taut rear end.

The design does not chase attention. The door mirrors are one of the details Vicki singles out as well-resolved, and the overall effect is of a car designed with clear purpose rather than visual drama. Standard alloys are 20-inch on Plus trim, rising to 21-inch diamond-cut items on Ultra. Vicki notes the exterior is understated by design, and that opinion on it will divide across taste rather than any genuine design flaw. The boot opens hands-free as standard, a practical touch for a car positioned as an everyday family SUV.

How Does the Volvo EX60 P6 Drive?

Performance and Power Delivery

The EX60 P6 is the entry-level variant and, at 374hp, the least powerful of the three powertrain options. It reaches 62 mph in 5.9 seconds, a figure that Vicki points out matches the MINI John Cooper Works Electric, putting it firmly in hot hatch performance territory despite its mid-size SUV proportions. Power delivery is smooth and linear from the single rear motor, with one-pedal drive available and adjustable in strength to suit different driving styles.

The 800-volt architecture delivers its most significant benefit at a fast charger: 211 miles of range in ten minutes at a 400kW charger is a genuinely meaningful figure, reducing long-distance charging stops to a coffee break rather than a sit-down meal. Vicki notes that the cost of rapid charging at this rate is worth factoring in, running to around £50 for 200 miles at current commercial charger rates.

Specification	Volvo EX60 P6
Power	374hp
Torque	354lb-ft
0-62 mph	5.9 seconds
Top speed	112 mph
Drive	Rear-wheel drive
Architecture	800-volt

Chassis and Handling

The EX60 P6 uses passive suspension, with adaptive dampers available on the P10 and P12 AWD variants. On the smooth roads of the Spanish test route, the suspension handles its work without drama, delivering a settled and comfortable ride. The steering ratio is faster than the petrol-powered XC60, giving the car a more responsive character than its size might suggest, and Vicki describes a small but present layer of driver engagement at the helm that the compact, kart-like steering wheel contributes to.

The car proves reassuring and predictable when pushed, with handling that rewards smooth inputs and builds confidence progressively. The rear-wheel drive layout gives the P6 a lighter, more natural character than the heavier AWD variants above it in the range, and Vicki finds it is the version she would choose for the majority of everyday driving.

What Is the Volvo EX60 Interior Like?

Cabin and Scandi Design

The EX60's interior reflects Volvo's Scandinavian design philosophy directly: light materials, clean surfaces, minimal clutter and considered storage throughout. Heated wiper blades, wireless phone charging and a panoramic roof are standard across the range, and the cabin is notably quiet, with Volvo claiming it matches the refinement of the larger EX90 flagship. The single electric seat adjustment control mounted to the side of the seat makes finding a driving position straightforward.

Steering and Driver Profiles

Steering position and mirror settings require adjustment via the touchscreen rather than physical stalks. The system supports up to six individual driver profiles, allowing each driver to store their preferred settings and recall them instantly. The touchscreen graphics are sharp and the menus respond quickly, making the digital-first approach workable in everyday use.

The Adaptive Seatbelt

Volvo invented the three-point seatbelt in 1959, and the EX60 introduces the company's first adaptive seatbelt system. Sensors measure the occupant's shape, weight and position in the seat and adjust the load distribution on the belt accordingly, providing a more nuanced response in a collision than a standard seatbelt. The system operates invisibly in normal driving.

Audio System

The Ultra trim carries a Bowers and Wilkins audio system with 28 speakers and Dolby Atmos, delivering 1,820W of output. Vicki describes it as thunder in your seat, a system that rewards turning the volume up rather than managing it. Plus trim uses a 21-speaker Bose system as standard. The digital display shows visual representations of how the audio distributes across the cabin, one of several details that rewards time spent with the car.

HuginCore and Google Gemini AI

The EX60 runs on Volvo's HuginCore computing platform, named from Norse mythology. It combines an Nvidia Orin X core computer with a Qualcomm Snapdragon User Experience Computer and connects to all other Volvo drivers to learn from near-misses and driving patterns across the fleet. The practical effect is a car that improves its own safety systems through continuous learning.

Google Gemini AI integrates at the operating system level, allowing conversational commands that go beyond simple navigation. It can read emails, identify hotel bookings, set navigation to the found address and build city break itineraries without requiring the driver to know what they want to search for. The voice control also alerts the driver if a phone has been left in the car on departure.

Rear Cabin

The rear outer seats are heated and reclined as standard, with an armrest, cup holders and USB-C ports for rear passengers. Headroom is adequate for adults and the cabin accommodates family use comfortably. The rear trim finish is the one area where Vicki notes the material quality does not quite match the front, a practical concession rather than a significant concern in a car at this price.

What Wheels and Tyres Does the Volvo EX60 Have?

The EX60 runs on 20-inch alloy wheels in Plus trim, 21-inch diamond-cut alloys in Ultra trim and 22-inch alloys as a factory option. The test car runs on 22-inch alloys.

Axle	Wheel diameter	Tyre size
Front	20-inch (Plus)	235/50 R20
Front	21-inch (Ultra)	235/45 R21
Front	22-inch (option)	235/40 R22
Rear	20-inch (Plus)	235/50 R20
Rear	21-inch (Ultra)	235/45 R21
Rear	22-inch (option)	235/40 R22

The Pirelli Scorpion Elect is listed as an approved fitment for the Volvo EX60, carrying the VOL marking on the sidewall indicating development in collaboration with Volvo for this specific vehicle. According to Pirelli, the Scorpion Elect is engineered for electric vehicles, prioritising low rolling resistance to maximise range, reduced cabin noise and the load-bearing capability required by heavier EV platforms. Thousands of drivers have rated the Pirelli Scorpion Elect on DriverReviews.

Tyre options:

• Pirelli Scorpion Elect VOL: EV-optimised road fitment

 

Is the Volvo EX60 Worth Buying?

The EX60 P6 starts from £56,860 in Plus trim and £62,360 in Ultra trim. The range-topping P12 AWD Ultra, which carries the headline 503-mile range figure, reaches £70,360. All variants qualify for the lowest band of company car tax at 4% Benefit in Kind.

The case for the Volvo EX60:

• Up to 385 miles of WLTP range on the P6 and 503 miles on the P12 AWD, the longest-range figure in the mid-size electric SUV class at the time of Vicki's review
• 800-volt architecture supports 320kW DC charging, adding 211 miles in 10 minutes at a compatible charger
• HuginCore and Google Gemini AI integration represents the most advanced technology package in the segment
• Bidirectional charging enables the car to power a home, sell energy back to the grid or power external equipment
• 10-year battery warranty, two years more than most rivals including the BMW iX3
• World-first adaptive seatbelt and Bowers and Wilkins audio with 28 speakers in Ultra trim

Before you buy:

• The P6 uses passive suspension rather than the adaptive dampers available on the P10 and P12 AWD models
• Steering and mirror adjustment require the touchscreen rather than physical controls
• Storage space inside the cabin is more limited than some rivals at this price
• The rear trim finish is the one area where material quality does not match the front cabin standard
• The 503-mile range headline figure applies only to the P12 AWD, which starts from £64,860 and was not in full production at the time of Vicki's review