Volvo’s Official EPA Numbers
When Volvo pulled the wraps off the all-electric EX60 earlier this year, range was the headline act. The Swedes promised up to 400 miles on a charge – eventually, once a higher-spec version lands. For now, though, early adopters looking at the launch model, the EX60 P10 AWD, were told to expect 322 miles before hunting for a plug.
Now the official EPA figures have arrived, and the numbers are a touch better than Volvo first guessed. The 2027 EX60 P10 AWD officially clocks in at 330 miles on a full charge with 20- or 21-inch wheels – eight miles more than the original estimate, or about a 2.5% bump. Not a game-changer, but hey, every mile counts.
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Wheel Choice Makes a Difference
The EPA documents also highlight just how much wheel size can influence an EV’s driving range. Stick with the 20- or 21-inch wheels, and you get the full 330-mile bragging rights. Go for the flashier 22-inchers, and suddenly you’re down to 312 miles. Style comes at a price.
It’s the same story elsewhere in the lineup. The rear-drive EX60 P6 manages 307 miles with the smaller wheels, but slap on the 22s, and you’re looking at just 295 miles.
Numbers aside, the EX60 now holds the crown as Volvo’s longest-range EV in the States. It rides on the new SPA3 platform with an 800-volt system, which means you can juice up with 165 miles of range in just 10 minutes – if you find the right DC fast charger. Plus, it’s the first Volvo here to come with a built-in NACS port, so you can plug straight into Tesla’s Supercharger network, no adapter needed.
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BMW’s iX3 Still Raises the Benchmark
But as good as the EX60’s numbers look, BMW’s latest rival is still way out in front. The 2027 iX3 50 xDrive just dropped its EPA-based stats, and the most frugal version can go a wild 434 miles on 20-inch summer tires. Even the less efficient setups are no slouch, clocking in between 383 and 399 miles depending on your wheel and tire pick.
That means BMW has a whopping 104-mile lead over Volvo’s freshly certified 330-mile EX60 P10 AWD when you compare the most efficient versions.
That’s a big gap, especially since both SUVs are gunning for the same premium midsize crowd. Volvo is banking on its usual mix of safety, Scandinavian style, and lightning-fast charging, but BMW is clearly making range the headline act for the Neue Klasse iX3.
But don’t count Volvo out just yet. The brand has already teased a higher-spec EX60 P12 AWD with a claimed 400 miles of range. When that one lands, this electric SUV rivalry could get a whole lot closer.
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Jacob Oliva
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