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 industrial 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 unbelievable automobile, and one lots of people are ready to get as a full electrical choice,” Annwall mentioned. “So the day we’ve got that you will see an enormous shift in electrification.”
Björn Annwall
The rationale for the short gestation of the SPA3 platform is that it’ll 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 be capable of help EVs starting from subcompacts to full-size automobiles, in response to 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 the usage of giant single castings for sure physique elements like elements of the automobile flooring, changing the normal technique the place a number of smaller elements are fitted collectively to kind the element. Based on Volvo, mega casting reduces weight (serving to to enhance vary and effectivity) and likewise permits designers to make higher use of inside house. It also needs to enhance manufacturing efficiencies.
The EX60 is likely one of 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 turn out to be a completely electrical and PHEV model by 2030. The automaker now goals to have 90-100% of its gross sales made up of a mix of EVs and plug-in hybrids by 2030, with the remaining 10% or much less to be gas-powered automobiles. Meaning the XC60 will probably stay on sale as soon as the EX60 arrives, much like how Volvo will promote the XC90 alongside the EX90.