Electrical different to Volvo XC60 anticipated to launch in 2026
New crossover to be referred to as EX60, and use next-generation SPA3 platform
SPA3 automobiles to include mega casting to avoid wasting weight and enhance manufacturing efficiencies
Volvo has solely launched the SPA2 platform within the 2025 EX90 electrical midsize SUV which begins U.S. deliveries later this 12 months, however the automaker is already near introducing the subsequent evolution of the platform. Volvo on Thursday introduced the brand new platform because the SPA3.
Citing feedback made by Volvo chief business officer and deputy CEO Björn Annwall at Wednesday’s reveal of the up to date 2025.5 XC90 SUV, Autocar has reported that the SPA3 platform will debut in 2026 within the EX60, primarily an electrical different to the top-selling XC60 compact crossover.
“[The XC60 is] a improbable automotive, and one lots of people are ready to get as a full electrical choice,” Annwall mentioned. “So the day now we have that you’ll see a giant shift in electrification.”
Björn Annwall
The rationale for the short gestation of the SPA3 platform is that it’s going to share its software program techniques and electrical structure with the SPA2 platform, what Volvo refers to because the Volvo Vehicles Superset know-how stack.
The place the SPA3 platform will differ is scalability. The SPA3 platform will have the ability to assist EVs starting from subcompacts to full-size automobiles, in keeping with Volvo.
Autocar additionally reported that the platform will introduce mega casting, a manufacturing course of Volvo in 2022 mentioned it plans to implement at its plant in Torslanda, Sweden. The plant is the place Volvo builds the XC60.
Volvo mega casting
Mega casting refers to using massive single castings for sure physique parts like elements of the car ground, changing the normal methodology the place a number of smaller parts are fitted collectively to type the element. In response to Volvo, mega casting reduces weight (serving to to enhance vary and effectivity) and in addition permits designers to make higher use of inside house. It must also enhance manufacturing efficiencies.
The EX60 is among the 5 new EVs Volvo mentioned it’s engaged on throughout Wednesday’s 2025.5 XC90 debut. One other is an ES90 sedan that may function an electrical different to the S90. The ES90 is anticipated to make use of the SPA2 platform.
Volvo on Wednesday additionally mentioned it has deserted its plan introduced in 2021 to develop into a totally electrical and PHEV model by 2030. The automaker now goals to have 90-100% of its gross sales made up of a mixture of EVs and plug-in hybrids by 2030, with the remaining 10% or much less to be gas-powered vehicles. Which means the XC60 will seemingly stay on sale as soon as the EX60 arrives, much like how Volvo will promote the XC90 alongside the EX90.