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Range is no longer the whole story: how EV batteries are getting smarter, stronger and are built to last

The rhythm of long-distance electric vehicle travel is changing. And battery breakthroughs are shifting the perceptions – and anxieties – of EV ownership

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15

Volvo just created its most intelligent car – and it doesn’t want drivers to notice

When you step into the new EX60, you’ll be surrounded by cutting-edge technology, but the best part is that it all feels so simple, stripping away digital clutter to deliver an effortless, ‘calm’ drive

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15

From hygge to horsepower: why Swedish design has become the blueprint for modern EVs

The Scandi aesthetic has shaped countless aspects of everyday life. Now, as combustion engines give way to battery packs, those same pared-back principles are proving a natural fit for the latest electric vehicles

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15

Google Gemini AI upgrades to go into millions of old Volvos

This update will provide drivers with hands-free, personalised control

The Independent UK · Jan 26

The Clever Way Volvo Solved The Biggest Issue With Electric Door Handles

Power door handles rely on electricity to operate. So if your 12-volt battery is dead or damaged by a collision, how do you get out of the car?

InsideEVs · Jan 23

'Cell-To-Body': How The Volvo EX60's Battery Changes How EVs Are Built

Despite being smaller than the EX90, the new EX60 gets more range and a larger battery thanks to clever packaging and 'cell-to-body' construction.

InsideEVs · Jan 21

Volvo EX60 Revealed: 'An End To Range Anxiety', With Next-Generation Seat Belts

Volvo's most important EV yet could be a major comeback story—and it's packed with tech that takes electric cars to the next level.

InsideEVs · Jan 21

‘Sorry To Customers Who Lost Trust’: Inside Volvo’s Scramble To Fix Its Software

After the disastrous launch of the EX90, Volvo says a heavily upgraded software stack can finally iron out all the problems. 

InsideEVs · Sep 29, 2025

Why The Volvo EX60 Will Take Volvo's Battery Game To The Next Level

The Volvo EX60 could be a game-changer for the brand when it goes on sale next year. It will offer cutting-edge battery technology.

InsideEVs · Sep 28, 2025

Even Rich People Don't Want To Pay A Monthly Subscription For Heated Seats

Lincoln finally figured out something consumers have been shouting about for years: car buyers don't want subscriptions. I know, shocker! But for some items—like cellular data connectivity—subscriptions aren't something an automaker can just eat for the life of the car. So where's the middle ground?

InsideEVs · Apr 22, 2025