Between the Rivian R2, BMW iX3 and the Volvo EX60, there is a bunch of interesting electrical SUVs scheduled to hit the market quickly. And now, Volvo is revealing official pricing for its upcoming household EV, which begins at $58,400.
Whereas that value might sound a bit excessive contemplating it is just about the identical as a completely loaded R2 with Rivian’s top-spec Efficiency trim ($57,990), it is not a far cry from the average cost of a new car in the US, which stands at proper round $50,000. Moreover, even a base EX60 P6 Plus packs strong specs resembling an estimated vary of 307 miles from a 83kWh energy pack; a ten to 80 % charging time of 16 minutes at as much as 320kW; and 374 horsepower from its single motor rear-wheel drive configuration. That is sufficient oomph to supply a 0 to 100 km/h time of 5.9 seconds. Different normal parts embrace Volvo’s Pilot Help system, a 21-speaker sound system, 800-volt structure, native NACS port and a 15-inch OLED principal display screen with Gemini and Google built-in. And you probably have additional room in your finances, you’ll be able to improve to a EX60 P6 Extremely for $65,000 that provides up to date badging, ventilated leather-based seats, built-in heated seats for the second row and a dimmable electrochromic roof.
For individuals who desire a extra dynamic driving expertise, you’ll be able to transfer as much as an EX60 P10 AWD Plus, which begins at $60,750 (or $67,350 for the P10 AWD Extremely), which bumps the EV’s battery dimension and vary as much as 95kWh and 322 miles respectively, whereas additionally growing its max charging price to 370kW. The P10’s general efficiency additionally will get a large increase, with output rising to 510hp whereas its 0-to-100km/h time drops to 4.6 seconds.
Lastly, on the prime quality, there’s the EX60 P12 AWD, which does not have official pricing but. That stated, if you would like a snug and safety-conscious five-seater with as a lot energy as Volvo can put in an SUV, the P12 provides 680hp (10 greater than a top-spec EX90) that is good for a 0 to 100 km/h time of simply 3.9 seconds. On high of that, a maxed out EX60 sports activities a good bigger 117 kWh battery with as much as 400 miles of estimated vary, which Volvo notes is sufficient to drive from NYC to Montreal with out stopping.
The one quirk to the EX60’s launch is that not like, Rivian, which is kicking off gross sales with essentially the most premium variations of the R2, Volvo is initially rolling out the P6 and P10 trims (that are able to order now) earlier than extra the pricier P12 fashions grow to be out there someday later. Regardless, for households on the lookout for a premium and well-equipped EV SUV, the Volvo EX60 is already trying like a high contender. We’ll have extra in-depth protection quickly.
