The first 500-mile EV has arrived: Volvo’s ‘game-changing’ EX60 can go from

Volvo’s latest electric family SUV has been unveiled – and it sets a major benchmark for EVs moving forward.

That’s because the new EX60 is the first battery car to go on sale in the UK that can exceed 500 miles on a single charge, removing the biggest ‘obstacle’ that has stopped people from switching to electric before now, the company says.

While the entry £56,860 version can go for 385 miles on a full battery, the most expensive all-wheel-drive variant is said to be capable of covering 503 miles (810km) without stopping.

To put that into perspective, it’s theoretically enough to drive from the affluent streets of London’s ultra-posh Fulham all the way to Germany’s financial hub in Frankfurt (497 miles) in one hit.

And even when you do need to pull over for electricity, you won’t need to pause your journey for long…

That’s because the ‘game-changing’ electric car can add 211 miles of range from a 10-minute charging session, meaning owners will spend about as much time topping up the batteries at a service station as they would filling up with petrol.

Volvo has boldly claimed that it will ‘set a new standard for its segment’ and hailed the EX60 as the model that ‘solves the top customer concerns for buying an electric car’. 

From Fulham to Frankfurt on a single charge: Volvo’s new EX60 is the first electric car to come to the UK that offers an official range of more than 500 miles

Bosses say the five-seater family SUV will ‘end range anxiety, deliver a groundbreaking user experience and represents the next frontier in safety’. 

Based off the official claims for the range-topping P12 all-wheel-drive model, owners will be able to motor from Southend to Strasbourg in France (503 miles) or from the Channel port of Dover to Dunbarton to the north of Glasgow (490 miles) without lifting their backside out of the driver’s seat.

While pricing for the 503-mile version remains under wraps, based on RRPs for the bigger EX90 SUV, expect around a £18k mark-up for the most potent trim versus the entry-level car.

It means customers will likely need to pay between £70,000 and £75,000 for the long-ranger model. 

While the entry £56,860 version can go for 385 miles on a full battery, the most expensive all-wheel-drive variant is said to be capable of covering 503 miles (810km) without stopping. That’s more than any rival on the market current

Volvo has boldly claimed that it will ‘set a new standard for its segment’ and hailed it the EX60 as the model that ‘solves the top customer concerns for buying an electric car’

The Volvo’s 503-mile range is expected to gazump that of the forthcoming BMW iX3, which is said to offer ‘up to 500 miles’ from a full charge

The Mercedes CLA – recently crowned the European Car of the Year 2026 – is the EV in showrooms currently with the longest range of up to 492 miles

It is expected to marginally gazump BMW’s forthcoming iX3 electric SUV as Britain’s furthest-distance EV. Its nearest rival has been quoted to have a range of ‘up to 500 miles’ – though the ‘official’ figure has yet to be announced by the Bavarian car firm.

The longest-range EV currently on sale in Britain is the Mercedes CLA, which was recently crowned European Car of the Year 2026. The svelte executive saloon is claimed to be good for 492 miles from a full charge.

Speaking at the car’s unveiling in Stockholm, Håkan Samuelsson, CEO of Volvo – which is owned by the Chinese mega firm Geely – said: ‘The new, all-electric EX60 changes the game in terms of range, charging and price and represents a new beginning for Volvo Cars and our customers.

‘With this car, we remove all remaining obstacles for going electric.’

The incredible range capabilities come courtesy of a combination of its lightweight construction, next-generation e-motors, and a new battery cell design featuring ‘mega casting’.

This also helps the EX60 to achieve the ‘lowest carbon footprint for a fully electric Volvo car’. In fact, it says it matches the CO2 impact of its smallest EX30, making it a ‘better choice for the environment’.

A more off-road bias EX60 Cross Country will be available too, with specs mirroring those of the higher-trim EX60 EV.

It provides 20mm of additional ride height and black plastic bumpers around the body to protect the paintwork during excursions away from the tarmac.

However, it will have a slightly shorter range compared to the standard model. 

This more off-road bias EX60 Cross Country will be available in the UK too, with specs mirroring those of the higher-trim EX60 EV

The Cross Country provides 20mm of additional ride height and black plastic bumpers around the body to protect the paintwork during excursions away from the tarmac

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