During the unveiling of its ES90 electric sedan, Volvo provided a sneak peek at what is anticipated to be their next electric vehicle, likely the all-electric version of the popular XC60 SUV, expected to debut as a 2026 model. This subtle tease offers an early glimpse into Volvo’s expanding EV lineup and future design direction.
The brief preview occurred during a behind-the-scenes segment of the ES90 reveal, streamed on Volvo’s YouTube channel. Around the 24-minute mark, a clay model of what is clearly identified by its license plate as the EX60 was shown momentarily. This quick shot, though brief, reveals key design elements and hints at the vehicle’s positioning within Volvo’s growing family of electric SUVs.
The teaser image confirms that the 2026 Volvo EX60 will adopt a split-taillight design, a signature element seen on the newer Volvo EX30 and EX90 electric SUVs. Positioned size-wise between the compact EX30 and the larger, three-row EX90, the EX60 appears to be a mid-size SUV, aligning with expectations for an electric counterpart to the successful XC60 crossover. The scale of the clay model, relative to a person standing beside it, reinforces this anticipated size.
While Volvo is currently rolling out its SPA2 platform with the EX90 and ES90, the EX60 is expected to be built on an even newer architecture, the SPA3 platform, announced last year. SPA3 is designed for enhanced scalability and is expected to utilize mega castings. This advanced manufacturing technique involves creating large sections of the vehicle’s body structure from single, massive castings, reducing complexity and potentially improving efficiency. Volvo has previously indicated plans to implement mega casting production at its Torslanda plant in Sweden, where the current XC60 is manufactured.
The SPA3 platform, while new, is projected to share its electrical architecture and software-defined vehicle approach with the SPA2 platform. Volvo is heavily investing in its “Superset” technology stack, a comprehensive software and computing platform intended to enable a wider array of software-based features and functionalities in their vehicles. The ES90 will debut more powerful computer chips for this Superset stack, which will subsequently be incorporated into the EX90 as well.
The Volvo ES90 itself showcases the SPA2 platform’s capabilities in a more aerodynamic, high-riding hatchback form factor and introduces 800-volt charging. While order books are open in Europe for the ES90, Volvo has not yet announced the timeline for its U.S. launch. The EX60 tease, however brief, provides an exciting glimpse into Volvo’s future EV strategy and the technology underpinning their upcoming 2026 electric models.
