The new, fully electric Volvo EX60 lets you talk to your car in a natural way. It’s the first Volvo to feature Google’s new AI assistant, Gemini, so you can have real conversations with Volvo’s most advanced car yet.
The EX60 mid-size SUV will be revealed on 21 January. It’s full of advanced, AI-powered technology designed to make your life easier, safer, and more enjoyable.
“The new EX60 is full of human-centric technology designed to enhance your life behind the wheel,” says Anders Bell, Chief Engineering and Technology Officer at Volvo Cars. “HuginCore, our state-of-the-art system of hardware and software, combines our in-house developed technology with the best services and technologies from tech leaders such as Google, NVIDIA and Qualcomm Technologies. It creates discreet yet cutting-edge tech that works quietly in the background to support you.”
Gemini helps make every drive easier by letting you control important features hands-free. It’s built into the car and adapts to you, so you can handle complex tasks just by talking, without memorizing commands. This way, you can keep your eyes on the road.
For example, you can ask Gemini to find a hotel address in your email, check if something you bought will fit in the EX60’s trunk, or help you plan a road trip. This feature is easy to use and builds on almost ten years of work between Volvo Cars and Google.
The EX60 features the latest version of Hugin Core, Volvo’s main system named after a bird from Norse mythology. This is the first time Volvo has named its core system, which includes the car’s electrical setup, main computer, controllers, and software, making the EX60 a true software-defined car.
HuginCore embodies Volvo Cars’ human-centric technology approach, combining in-house development. HuginCore shows Volvo’s focus on people by combining in-house work with partnerships with top tech companies. It allows Volvo cars to get better over time through over-the-air updates and supports Volvo’s reputation for safety, with power available in spades. The next-generation Snapdragon Cockpit Platform from Qualcomm Technologies Inc. is an advanced system-on-a-chip that equips the EX60 with the highest level of processing power in a Volvo car to date.
The EX60 also uses the Snapdragon Auto Connectivity Platform from Qualcomm Technologies. This means you get fast, reliable connectivity and can enjoy four years of unlimited data at no extra cost.
The EX60 is powered by the NVIDIA DRIVE platform, which uses the fast NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin chip and runs on the safety-certified DriveOS system.
Thanks to its vast processing power, the EX60 offers the most responsive experience of any Volvo so far. The infotainment system is smooth and fast, with quick screens, instant maps, and voice assistants that understand you better. The EX60 raises safety to new levels by continuously reading and assessing the world around the car through its wide array of sensors. The result is a car with a clear and precise understanding of its surroundings.
This awareness lets the EX60 help drivers in real time. It can spot danger early, help avoid risks, and support calm, confident reactions to surprises. The goal is to make every trip safer and less stressful, with advanced driver assistance features.
The EX60 can handle over 250 trillion operations per second, so it not only processes information but also learns as you drive. It uses data from other Volvo cars around the world, including accident and near-miss reports, to keep getting better.
Like other new Volvos, the EX60 will get regular over-the-air updates, so it keeps improving after you buy it. This is possible thanks to the Volvo Cars Superset tech stack, a smart software base that supports ongoing upgrades.
As Volvo Cars adds Gemini to more of the car’s systems, new features will become available. Eventually, Gemini will use the EX60’s cameras to see what you see and answer questions about your surroundings.
The EX60 has the longest range of any electric Volvo so far. It can travel up to 810km on a single charge with all-wheel drive, outpacing its latest competitors. With a 400kW fast charger, you can add up to 340km of range in just ten minutes.
- The Volvo EX60 will be revealed on 21 January 2026. Website: https://www.volvocars.com/uk
FAQ’s…
What makes the Volvo EX60 the most advanced Volvo yet?
The Volvo EX60 is the most advanced Volvo yet because it features a fully electric powertrain, Google’s AI assistant Gemini for natural conversations, and the latest hardware and software integration through HuginCore, which supports over-the-air updates and continuous improvement.
How does Google’s AI assistant Gemini enhance the driving experience in the Volvo EX60?
Gemini allows drivers to control important vehicle features hands-free by simply talking, helping to find locations, check storage, plan trips, and perform complex tasks effortlessly while keeping their focus on the road.
What is HuginCore, and why is it important for the Volvo EX60?
HuginCore is Volvo’s main system that integrates the car’s electrical setup, main computer, controllers, and software. It makes the EX60 a software-defined car, enabling continuous updates and improvements that enhance safety and driving experience.
What kind of processing power does the Volvo EX60 have, and how does it benefit drivers?
The EX60 is equipped with the Snapdragon Cockpit Platform and NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin chip, providing high processing power that ensures a responsive infotainment system, quick maps, and better voice recognition, making driving safer and more convenient.
What are the safety and connectivity features of the Volvo EX60?
The EX60 uses advanced sensors for real-time awareness, helping spot dangers early and support safe reactions, while the Qualcomm Connectivity Platform delivers fast, reliable internet with 4 years of unlimited data, ensuring constant connectivity.
