The new fully electric trump card of the Swedish brand, which made a splash in the automotive world with its launch at the beginning of the year. Volvo EX60While preparing to hit the roads, it returned from official tests with a big surprise. The range data announced by Volvo engineers as “estimated” at the launch was exceeded by official measurements made by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The model, which offers users a higher range than announced, thus continues the history of the brand. longest range electric carofficially registered his title.

Predictions Exceeded: Here Are Official Volvo EX60 Range Data

While automakers generally promise higher range at launches and fall short of these numbers in official tests, Volvo followed an opposite strategy. The performance of the model, for which orders were opened in May, in official tests Volvo EX60 rangeIts values ​​managed to fully exceed expectations:

• Volvo EX60 P10 AWD (Dual Engine / All Wheel Drive):At the launch, Volvo announced that it had estimated a range of 518 km for this version. But in official EPA tests, the vehicle 531 kmIt reached the range and surpassed its own estimate by 13 km.

• Volvo EX60 P6 (Single Engine):The rear-wheel drive entry version was tested with 20 and 21 inch standard wheels. 494 kmachieved official range value.

• Effect of Rim Size on Range:When the aesthetically oriented 22-inch large wheel option is chosen, the range decreases to 502 km in the P10 AWD model and 474 km in the P6 model, as air resistance and friction increase.

800V Infrastructure and Super Fast Charging in 10 Minutes

Determined to change the balances in the electric SUV segment, EX60 stands out not only with its range but also with its charging architecture. The vehicle is Volvo’s new generation SPA3 platform It is the first model rising above.

Developed 800 Volt battery architecture The car, which supports DC fast charging powers up to 370 kW, can be used at appropriate stations. Approximately 265 km extra range with just 10 minutes of charging can win

Adapter-Free Access to Tesla Network and Competitive Price

The vehicle, which is the first Volvo model to come with a factory-built NACS (Tesla) charging port for the North American market, allows drivers to benefit from thousands of Supercharger stations without using a converter adapter.

It has very similar dimensions to the Tesla Model Y. Volvo EX60 With a starting price of approximately $58,400, the Genesis Electrified GV70 looks set to rapidly increase its market share compared to competing premium models such as the Audi Q6 e-tron and Porsche Macan EV.

On the other hand, the Swedish manufacturer will produce exceeding 640 km Flagship of the series with preliminary range EX60 P12 AWD It is preparing to add its version to the launch calendar.

So what do you think about Volvo’s new range attack? Do you think the EX60 can surpass Model Y and its German rivals in the premium electric SUV segment?Don’t forget to share your opinions in the comments!