I Drove The 2027 Volvo EX60 And Think It's The Best Volvo Ever. All Because It's Electric.

Volvo’s earlier bespoke EV launches, the EX30 and EX90, faced major problems that hurt timing, pricing, and product quality. The EX30 arrived late with higher-than-planned pricing due to tariffs and was quickly discontinued. The EX90 suffered delays tied to software and quality issues that continued into its first year. Volvo’s electric future now depends on the EX60, a mid-size crossover aimed at correcting earlier missteps while competing with models such as the Mercedes GLC EV, BMW iX3, and Rivian R2. Driving around Barcelona showed exceptional smoothness, near silence, and a distinctly Volvo feel. The EX60 is positioned for a range-focused segment, with an all-wheel-drive P12 later offering up to 400 miles EPA range, a large battery, and strong acceleration.

"Volvo's first two bespoke-EV launches didn't go to plan. The EX30 was waylaid by tariffs, arriving late and with a far higher price than planned, leading to a quick death. The EX90 was delayed by software and quality issues, which persisted far into its first year on sale. The result is Volvo has burned a lot of goodwill and even more cash in an attempt to get its electric ambitions rolling."

"Now, its EV future hinges on the EX60. The mid-size crossover has to right the wrongs of the previous attempts, all while battling stiff competition from cars like the Mercedes GLC EV, BMW iX3, and Rivian R2. Can Volvo finally get an EV launch right? Does it really have what it takes to do battle with the best of them? I'll save you the suspense: Yes it can, and yes it does."

"Over five hours of back-country and city driving around Barcelona, the Volvo EX60 was exceptionally smooth, nearly silent, and utterly charming. I haven't driven the R2 or the iX3 yet, so I can't say that it's best-in-class. But it's an EV that finally feels like a true Volvo, through and through."

"The range-champ all-wheel-drive model, the P12, won't launch until later this year. It'll offer up to 400 miles of EPA range with 20-inch wheels, thanks to a massive 117 kWh pack (112 kWh usable). That top-end model will offer 670 horsepower and sprint to 60 in 3.8 seconds. All of this should scuttle any expectations of Scandinavian minimalism."

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