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Volvo tackles range anxiety with new SUV
Bangkok Post
|January 09, 2026
Volvo Cars' new electric mid-sized SUV, which launches later this month, will offer a driving range of up to 810 kilometres (503 miles) on a single charge, the Swedish automaker said yesterday, as it seeks to win over buyers sceptical of EVs.
Carmakers globally have struggled to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption as consumers remain wary of limited charging infrastructure and the risk of running out of power on long journeys lead many to opt for plugin hybrids instead.
The EX60 model's promised all-wheel-drive range exceeds the roughly 600 km typical of most mid-sized electric SUVs.
This story is from the January 09, 2026 edition of Bangkok Post.
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