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    The new Volvo EX60: best-in-class 810km range and charging as fast as a stop for fuel and coffee

    Whether you plan to drive from Paris to Amsterdam, make a trip from LA to San Francisco, or travel from Stockholm to Oslo, the new, all-electric Volvo EX60 SUV has your back. With the ability to go up to a best-in-class 810 kilometres on a single charge in an all-wheel drive configuration, beating even its most recently revealed competitors, the EX60 doesn’t just go further than any electric car that Volvo Cars has ever created. It turns range anxiety into range comfort, demonstrating that going electric is no longer a compromise. Volvo Cars engineers have optimised the car’s

    Volvo Cars’ multi-adaptive safety belt, debuting in the upcoming EX60, named one of TIME’s Best Inventions 2025

    The world-first multi-adaptive safety belt, set to debut in Volvo Cars’ soon-to-be-revealed fully electric EX60 SUV , has been recognised as one of the Best Inventions of 2025 by TIME.Today, TIME revealed its annual list of the Best Inventions, which features 300 extraordinary innovations changing our lives. For the second year in a row, Volvo Cars is honoured to be included on the list for its latest safety innovation.The new multi-adaptive safety belt

    Volvo Cars’ Black Edition comes to the XC90

    Volvo Cars’ distinctive Black Edition variant is now available on the new XC90 plug-in and mild hybrid SUV and includes four striking exterior colours.Each Black Edition car comes with unique exterior details, with the iron mark, grille, rear badges and wheels finished in high gloss black. Inside, customers can choose between two all-black interior rooms, both with charcoal headlining and chequered aluminum decors, and two options of material for the charcoal-coloured seats.While the Black Edition models have traditionally only been available in Onyx Black, the company has recently

    One millionth Volvo plug-in hybrid now on road

    Volvo Cars reached an important milestone in its electrification journey in September, as it delivered its one millionth plug-in hybrid.The company is transitioning towards becoming a fully electrified car maker, with plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) a significant pillar of the company’s growth today, as signified by this milestone.PHEVs made up 23 per cent of Volvo Cars’ global sales in the first half of 2025. PHEV sales grew from almost 46,000 units in 2019 to over 177,000 units in 2024, underpinned by strong demand for the XC60 and XC90 PHEV in all three main sales regions.The XC60 was the

    Upgraded EX90 charges even faster and delivers new and improved features

    Volvo Cars is opening the order books for the 2026 Volvo EX90, now enhanced with hardware and software upgrades. Powered by the company’s new 800-volt electric system, the EX90 can charge even faster*, while a core computer upgrade enables new and improved safety, collision avoidance and driver support features.New features include connected safety alerts for slippery roads, hazards ahead, and accidents ahead, along with the integration of automatic e-call** functionality with Emergency Stop Assist (ESA). ESA is designed to bring the car to a controlled stop in its lane if the driver

    Volvo Cars starts production of the new fully electric Volvo ES90

    Volvo Cars has started production of its new, fully electric Volvo ES90 for European markets, marking a significant milestone in Volvo Cars’ journey towards a fully electric future.Designed for a life in balance, the ES90 offers safety, technology and versatility in the sleek shape of a modern, electric sedan. It is the first Volvo car to feature 800-volt technology, enabling longer range and faster charging than any electric Volvo before.And naturally, it's designed with our pioneering safety tech at its core, in a package that is set to be another Scandinavian design classic from

    Save the date: on 21 January we will reveal the new Volvo EX60

    Let the countdown begin and mark your calendar: on 21 January 2026, we will reveal the new Volvo EX60 in a livestreamed event from Stockholm, Sweden.Born electric, it will be the first car launched on our latest technology base – delivering a longer electric range than any Volvo car before it, along with a groundbreaking user experience.The new EX60 is Volvo Cars’ first fully electric car in the premium mid-size SUV segment, a category where the company is already a leader. Set to become a cornerstone in the product line, the EX60 marks a significant step in Volvo Cars’ transformation

    Carwow honours excellence in motor retail with ‘Top Rated’ accolades

    Carwow’s ‘Top Rated’ accreditation returns for a second year, honouring retail partners that have consistently provided the highest levels of customer service, attracted positive reviews and achieved high conversion rates over the past 12 months. Introduced in 2024, the programme has already had an impact on consumer trust, with six in 10 visitors to the Carwow platform saying they would be more likely to change their cars with a retailer that has a ‘Top Rated’ status. The 2025 accreditation has been awarded to 498 independent, franchise, leasing partners, and direct-to-consumer (D2C)

    Volvo Car UK announces grant to support UK customers to purchase an EX30

    Today Volvo Car UK has launched a £1500 grant to customers purchasing the multi award-winning Volvo EX30. Volvo Car UK fully supports the Government’s Electric Car Grant announcement as a vital step forward in the nation’s journey toward a more sustainable future. While Volvo is currently engaged with the Government to check eligibility, this self-funded grant reflects our commitment to delivering electric driving that is both practical and progressive.   The grant can be applied to any new model of the Volvo EX30, Volvo’s smallest-ever fully electric SUV. Designed with both safety

    Volvo Cars brings production of global best-seller XC60 to its US plant

    Volvo Cars announced today it will add its best-selling XC60 mid-size SUV to the production line of its US car plant in Ridgeville outside Charleston, South Carolina. The state-of-the-art facility, which also assembles the fully electric flagship EX90, is scheduled to start XC60 production in late 2026.The XC60 has been the company’s best-selling model globally for years and is also the most popular Volvo model among US customers. In the first six months of 2025, XC60 sales in the US rose by almost 23 per cent. "Adding the XC60 to our Charleston production line will further strengthen

    The new Volvo ES90: a big electric car with a small carbon footprint

    With the new and fully electric ES90, which starts production later this summer and is produced with climate-neutral energy, Volvo Cars launches a car designed with sustainability in mind. This is reflected by the new Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) report  for the ES90, which describes which materials and processes contribute to the car’s carbon footprint over its life cycle.The total carbon footprint of the ES90 is 31 tonnes when using a European

    The XC60 is now the best-selling Volvo car of all time

    With more than 2.7 million cars sold, the Volvo XC60 has surpassed the iconic Volvo 240 as the best-selling Volvo model ever.Since its debut in 2008, Volvo Cars’ mid-size SUV has remained a favourite among customers, appealing to a wide range of drivers who value safety, quality and a premium driving experience. Initially built exclusively in Europe, the XC60 later became the first global Volvo model to also be produced in China, supporting local sales. In 2018, it was named World Car of the Year.The current generation XC60 introduced plug-in hybrid drivetrains to a broader audience,

    Abbey Road Studios Mode makes global debut in Volvo EX90

    Volvo Cars has launched Abbey Road Studios Mode, a sound technology designed to capture the essence of the iconic recording studio’s unique environment. Following the announcement of the mode last year, it is now debuting in all Volvo EX90 cars fitted with the optional Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity Audio system, free of charge via an over-the-air update in the coming weeks.Developed by Bowers & Wilkins together with Abbey Road Studios, this technology is inspired by the studio’s characteristic acoustic spaces and the sonic signature of the equipment used by artists and engineers to

    Volvo Cars signs recycled steel deal with SSAB

    Volvo Cars has signed a new agreement with Swedish steel firm SSAB for the supply of high-quality, recycled and near zero-emissions steel starting from 2025. Volvo Cars is the first car maker to sign a supply agreement with SSAB for recycled, near zero-emissions steel for serial production deliveries.The agreement is an extension of a long-term existing collaboration between the two companies, with the purpose of being at the forefront of the transition to more sustainable steel.In addition to buying recycled and near zero-emission steel, Volvo Cars progresses towards its circular

    Volvo Cars introduces world first multi-adaptive safety belt in the upcoming Volvo EX60

    Today, Volvo Cars unveils a major safety improvement to the safety belt. The new multi-adaptive safety belt is a world-first technology aimed to further enhance safety for everyone in real-world traffic situations.Debuting in the upcoming fully electric Volvo EX60 in 2026, the new safety belt is designed to better protect people by adapting to traffic variations and the person wearing it, thanks to real-time data from the car’s advanced sensors. The new multi-adaptive safety belt can use data input from interior and exterior sensors to customise protection, adapting the setting based

    Volvo Cars starts production of best-selling EX30 electric SUV in Europe

    Volvo Cars and its Ghent manufacturing plant reached a crucial milestone today as the company’s factory in Belgium started production of the fully electric EX30 small SUV.One of Europe’s best-selling electric cars in 2024, the EX30 has been a popular choice among customers from the moment it was introduced in late 2023. Today’s milestone follows a previously announced intent to produce the EX30 in the Ghent plant, which will also start production of the EX30 Cross Country later in the year. Volvo Cars continues to further diversify its global manufacturing footprint for one of its most

    World Car Awards: Volvo EX90 claims World Luxury Car title

    The all-electric Volvo EX90 is the most impressive new luxury car launched in the past 12 months, says the World Car Awards expert jury. The seven-seat family SUV claims the title of World Luxury Car with its comfortable and refined interior, advanced safety technology and distinctive Scandinavian design.The EX90 took the crown as the results were announced today, ahead of the New York International Auto Show in Manhattan. The World Car Awards jury, made up of 96 car journalists from 30 countries, evaluated the EX90 during extensive test drives where they could fully appreciate the silent

    Volvo Car UK offers more choice and enhanced performance with new model versions, new trim levels and new technology

    •    Updated XC60 mid-size SUV with refreshed styling and new features •    Fully electric EX90 seven-seat SUV range grows with new Single Motor version and Plus trim level •    Pricing and specification announced for new EX30 Cross Country •    Larger battery increases driving distance of EC40 and EX40 Single Motor Extended Range versions •    Introduction of new Plus Pro equipment grade on selected models •    Further roll-out of new Volvo Car infotainment user experience with more powerful Qualcomm computing platform Spring brings a wealth of activity across Volvo Cars’

    Volvo Cars uses AI and virtual worlds with the aim to create safer cars

    Volvo Cars is using AI-generated lifelike virtual worlds to enhance the development of its safety software, such as driver-assistance systems (ADAS), all with the aim of creating even safer cars. We can now synthesise incident data collected by the advanced sensors in our new cars, such as emergency braking, sharp steering or manual intervention. This allows us to probe, reconstruct and explore them in new ways to better understand how incidents can be avoided. This is possible thanks to an advanced computational technique called Gaussian splatting, which can create a vast amount of

    In a class of its own – here is the all-new, fully electric Volvo ES90

    Some might say it is a saloon. Others will see a fastback, or even hints of an SUV.We’ll let you be the final judge – all we know is that the new, fully electric Volvo ES90  carves out a new space for itself by eliminating the compromises between those three segments, which puts it in a class of its own.The ES90 combines the refined elegance of a saloon, the adaptability of a fastback, and the spacious interior and higher ground clearance associated with SUVs. It’s a versatile car that does not compromise on comfort or space. A car that

    Faster and farther than any Volvo car before: new ES90 adds 300km in 10 minutes and goes 700km on one charge

    · The new Volvo ES90 is powered by 800-volt technology, helping to create a car that goes farther and charges faster than any electric Volvo before · The ES90 can add up to 300 kilometres of range in just 10 minutes of charging and offers a driving range of up to 700 kilometres · The ES90 also brings new progress in efficiency and sustainability, thanks to recycled and natural materials, and more   How about a new, fully electric Volvo car that can go just that little bit farther with less charging time? The upcoming Volvo ES90 does exactly that, thanks to our new 800V

    Join us for the global reveal of the Volvo ES90

    We are only a week away from launching our next fully electric model. The soon-to-be-revealed Volvo ES90 is a car designed for a life in balance.Fully in a class of its own, the Volvo ES90 combines human-centric technology with Scandinavian design for safer and more enjoyable journeys every day.It will first meet the world’s spotlights in Stockholm, during a special event in the Swedish capital’s archipelago – you don’t want to miss this!Join us for the livestream on Wednesday 5 March at 10:00 UK time (11:00 CET), available in full at es90event.volvocars.com -ends-    --------

    The new, fully electric ES90 – defined by software and built on our Superset tech stack

    · The new Volvo ES90 is software-defined and based on our Superset tech stack, a single set of hardware and software modules underpinning all future electric Volvo cars · Equipped with a dual NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin configuration, the ES90 is the most powerful car Volvo ever created in terms of core computing capacity · The ES90 is designed to continuously evolve and improve over time, allowing us to further raise the bar in areas such as safety, connectivity and overall performance We are only weeks away from launching our next fully electric model. The soon-to-be-revealed Volvo

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