Hot on the heels of Volvo unveiling its new EX60 all-electric SUV, Volvo New Zealand has confirmed the New Zealand release of both the larger EX90 in late March and followed by the EX60 later in the year.
The EX60 is a mid-size SUV (essentially the same size as the ICE XC60) that the company says "ends range anxiety, delivers a groundbreaking user experience and represents the next frontier in safety".
The EX60 is available with three different powertrain variants, with the P12 AWD Electric variant offering an enormous range of up to 809km, while the P10 AWD Electric clocks in at a range of up to 660km. A rear-wheel powered P6 Electric variant delivers up to 620km of range.
The EX60 is built on Volvo's new SPA3 electric vehicle architecture that the company says "sets new standards in scalability, modularity, manufacturing efficiencies and cost." Cell-to-body technology, next-generation in-house developed electric motors, a new battery cell design and mega casting all help to boost energy efficiency and driving range, while also reducing weight.
This also helps the EX60 to achieve one of the lowest carbon footprints for a fully electric Volvo, matching that of the smaller EX30.
Volvo calls the EX60 its "most intelligent car yet", and is powered by a new core system developed by Volvo, in collaboration with tech leaders such as Google, NVIDIA and Qualcomm Technologies Inc.
The EX60 is the first Volvo car to launch with Google's newest AI assistant, Gemini, that is "deeply integrated" with the car and lets occupants have natural and personalised conversations without having to remember specific commands.
The EX60 also packs what Volvo says is the most responsive user experience in any Volvo car to date, with a "seamless and no-lag" infotainment system, that responds quickly, maps that load instantly, voice assistants that understand passengers better, and a UX that provides quicker access to key functions.
Being a Volvo, the EX60 is, of course, packed with the latest safety equipment, including the company's multi-adaptive safety belt, a world-first and award-winning safety innovation, that offers "smarter and more personalised" protection for occupants in the front seats.
The EX60 is now available for order in European markets, with the US to follow in late spring and a local New Zealand release later in 2026, with local pricing and final specification being announced closer to launch.
Before that, however, we will see the New Zealand launch of the 2025 World Luxury Car of the Year-winning EX90, a seven-seat electric SUV that will be available in two distinct variants - the EX90 Plus Twin Motor AWD and the EX90 Ultra Twin Motor Performance.
The EX90 uses a 106kWh battery and dual permanent-magnet motors capable of producing 500kW and 870Nm in Ultra guise with a driving range of up to 600km under WLTP standards. Volvo says that charging the battery from 10 to 80 percent will take approximately 30 minutes, and the EX90 is the first Volvo model equipped with bidirectional charging, a technology that allows the vehicle's battery to supply power to homes, external devices, or other electric vehicles.
The EX90 has a five-star Euro NCAP rating in part due to what Volvo calls "next-generation suite of cameras, radar and sensors" that create a "real-time 360° safety shield", supporting assisted driving and driver alertness monitoring. The system can even safely bring the car to a stop and call for help if the driver becomes incapacitated.
The EX90's digital functions are powered by NVIDIA Drive AI and Snapdragon Cockpit Platforms, which run a 14.5-inch centre display featuring integrated Google services, 5G connectivity, and wireless Apple CarPlay.
In terms of environmental impact, the EX90 incorporates recycled steel and aluminium alongside 48kg of recycled plastics and bio-based materials, the highest volume of recycled plastic ever utilised in a Volvo.
The EX90 Plus Twin Motor AWD will start at $149,990 in New Zealand, while the flagship EX90 Ultra Twin Motor Performance AWD will be priced from $159,990.
Volvo New Zealand's product expansion follows a period of growth for the brand here, where sales increased by 40.5% in 2025 with a total of 534 vehicles delivered.
"Volvo’s performance in New Zealand is a reflection of the shifting expectations of premium buyers," said Daile Stephens, Volvo Cars New Zealand Brand Manager.
"Customers here are choosing brands that lead with safety, sustainability and genuine long-term value and Volvo delivers all three. With demand growing across the country, the arrival of these new EX battery electric models will only accelerate the momentum we’re already seeing.
"Together, the EX90 and EX60 represent a step-change for Volvo in New Zealand. They elevate the brand in every dimension - range, technology, design and safety while staying true to our core values. These cars will expand our appeal to families, long-distance drivers and early adopters alike, and position Volvo as a leader in premium electric mobility in New Zealand."