Volvo EX60 Features New Platform, Moose Protection

Why this is here: Volvo uses a life-size rubber moose crash test dummy weighing nearly 800 pounds to assess vehicle safety, reflecting the high risk of moose collisions in Sweden.

Volvo unveiled the all-electric EX60 in Barcelona, Spain, showcasing a new EV platform and safety features. The EX60 is the first vehicle built on Volvo’s SPA3 platform, designed for a range of future models. It offers up to 400 miles of range and faster charging speeds than previous Volvo EVs.

Volvo redesigned its production process for the EX60, incorporating megacasting to create a lightweight vehicle structure. The car also uses cell-to-body integration, embedding battery cells into the vehicle’s structure for added strength. Despite recent market fluctuations and the discontinuation of the EX30, Volvo continues to develop EVs like the EX60 and EX90.

The EX60 includes specific design features to protect occupants in collisions with moose, a significant traffic hazard in Scandinavia. Volvo tests all models with an 800-pound rubber moose crash test dummy, given moose density in Scandinavia is roughly 3.5 times greater than in Alaska. Volvo plans to release a more powerful P12 version of the EX60 with increased range in the future.