Car Test | Volvo finally made a great electric car
Translated from Finnish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- Volvo has released the new EX60, an electric SUV that impresses with its performance but lacks some of its predecessor's charisma in design.
- The company has adjusted its electrification goals, now aiming for 90% of sales to be from rechargeable vehicles, including plug-in hybrids, by 2030.
- While the EX60's performance is a highlight, its exterior styling is described as a "box with rounded corners."
Volvo's new EX60 electric SUV delivers impressive performance, but its design has shed some of the brand's characteristic charisma. The vehicle is described as a "box with rounded corners," a departure from more distinctive styling.
Volvo has recently revised its ambitious electrification targets. Initially aiming for all new Volvos to be electric by 2030, the company has softened this stance. The current goal is for 90% of sales to come from rechargeable vehicles by 2030, a definition that now includes plug-in hybrids, reflecting a more pragmatic market approach.
Despite the design critique, the EX60's performance is a strong point, making it a compelling option in the growing electric vehicle market. However, the shift in design language may leave some enthusiasts longing for the bolder aesthetics of earlier Volvo models.
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Originally published by Helsingin Sanomat in Finnish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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