SA-bound all-electric Volvo EX60 to show its face on January 21

The new all-electric Volvo SUV will slot in between the XC40 Recharge and the flagship EX90.

October 17, 2025

Jaco Van Der Merwe 1 minute read

A teaser image of the Volvo EX60. Picture: Supplied

Hot on the heels of the EX30 Cross Country and EX90, the Volvo EX60 is on its way to South Africa.

The EX60 is set to make its global debut on January 21 during a livestream event in Stockholm, Sweden. According to Volvo Car South Africa (VCSA), the SUV will mark the manufacturer’s next step in its drive ‘to make electric luxury more accessible to South Africans’.

The all-electric Volvo EX60 will be positioned between the XC40 Recharge and the flagship EX90. It will strengthen the Swedish carmaker’s growing electric SUV portfolio.

Volvo EX60 boasts longer range

The Volvo EX60 is the first model to launch on the carmaker’s latest technology base. It will have a longer range than any previous electric Volvo.

“The upcoming EX60 signals the next chapter in Volvo’s journey toward becoming a fully electric brand,” says Grant Locke, VCSA MD.

“As South Africa’s EV (electric vehicle) landscape continues to expand with more charging points, growing awareness, and an appetite for premium electrification the EX60 will arrive at the perfect time. It’s designed to bring our latest technology to a broader audience. While also delivering the range, confidence and everyday practicality that local drivers expect.”

Expected during second half of 2026

The EX60 is built in Gothenburg, Sweden and production will begin in the first half of 2026. Local deliveries are expected in the mid-to-late third quarter of 2026.

The announcement forms part of Volvo’s broader electrification strategy in South Africa. The brand also introduces the electric ES90 sedan in 2026, further diversifying its local offerings across body styles and segments.

With a target of 90 to 100% of global sales being either fully electric or plug-in hybrids by 2030, Volvo continues to accelerate its transition toward a more sustainable future.

This article was first published by The Citizen.

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October 17, 2025

Jaco Van Der Merwe 1 minute read

Jaco Van Der Merwe

Summary: - Oversees The Citizen Motoring’s print and digital presence - Reports on new car models, industry news and motorsports - Road tests cars and motorcycles - Joined The Citizen in 2010 as Sports Editor before becoming the Head of Motoring in 2018 - Spend 10 years at Beeld newspaper - Has worked as sub-editor, sports reporter and sports editor Experience: After starting his career as a lay-out sub-editor at the now defunct printed edition of Afrikaans newspaper Beeld in Johannesburg, Jaco went on to cover cricket, rugby, football, boxing and golf as a sports reporter. He has travelled extensively with the South African national cricket team, touring Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India and Northern Ireland to cover international matches. In 2019 and 2023 he explored the South American and sub-Saharan deserts respectively at the Dakar Rally along with the savanna in Kenya at the World Rally Championship in 2023. He has covered the 2003 Cricket World Cup, 2006 and 2009 ICC Champions Trophy, 2007 T20 World Cup, 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup, 2010 Afcon and Fifa World Cup qualification, world title boxing fights and European Tour golf events. He was the recipient of the Newcomer of the Year award at the SAB Sports Awards in 2003. When he takes a break from his dad’s taxi routine, you’ll find him on his Kawasaki cruiser or attempting to add to his Comrades Marathon and Ironman medals. QUALIFICATION: BA (Hons) in Business Comm (NWU) HOBBIES: Running, motorcycling, photography