The five fastest Volvo cars are all SUVs, which means you can enjoy a thrilling ride that's confidence-inspiring and practical on a daily basis. The three-row Volvo EX90, for example, is an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ recipient that can go from zero to 60 mph in four seconds, and the Volvo XC60 PHEV has similar speed while offering flexible electric and hybrid driving capabilities.
To learn more about the five fastest Volvo cars, along with the specs of other Volvo models, read this guide from DARCARS Volvo Cars Fairfax and come by our dealership to test-drive your favorite iteration in Fairfax, VA.
| 2026 Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance | 2026 Volvo EX60 P12 AWD | 2026 Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance | 2026 Volvo XC60 PHEV | 2026 Volvo EX40 Twin Motor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-60 mph | 3.4 s | 3.8 s | 4.0 s | 4.5 s | 4.6 s |
| Horsepower | 422 | 670 | 670 | 455 | 402 |
| Torque | 400 lb-ft | 583 lb-ft | 642 lb-ft | 523 lb-ft | 494 lb-ft |
| Curb Weight | 4,151 lbs | TBA | 5,930 lbs | 4,649 lbs | 4,623 lbs |
| Fuel Type | Electricity | Electricity | Electricity | Electricity / Gasoline | Electricity |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 6 or 7 | 5 | 5 |
The Volvo EX30 is both the smallest and the fastest Volvo SUV currently. With up to an EPA-estimated 261 miles of range plus the ability to recharge from 10% to 80% in 28 minutes, it can also go the distance. That "up to" range is achieved with its standard Single Motor Extended Range configuration, which sends the car from zero to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds. The Twin Motor Performance option, though, is what makes the Volvo EX30 the fastest Volvo model: It delivers a 3.4-second 0-60 mph time and a very usable 253 miles of range.
The latest addition to the Volvo SUV fleet is the Volvo EX60, a midsize model equipped with ultra-advanced features. Similar to how the Twin Performance option is the quickest of the Volvo EX30 configurations, the upgraded form of the Volvo EX60, the P12 AWD, is expected to achieve the best specs. This variant will arrive at a later date and is anticipated to score a 3.8-second 0-60 mph time and up to 400 miles of range. The P6 and P10 AWD versions have over 300 miles of range and either a 5.7 or 4.4-second 0-60 mph time.
As the three-row EV flagship of the Volvo lineup, the Volvo EX90 is a large luxury SUV that can deliver up to 670 horsepower and 305 miles of range. Such specs are available in the Twin Motor Performance variant. Other Volvo EX90 iterations are still quite strong and efficient, such as the standard Single Motor version with 293 miles of range and a 6.6-second 0-60 mph time. Even more outstanding about this model is that it is an IIHS Top Safety Pick+.
Four out of five of the fastest Volvo cars are dedicated EVs, with the last one being a plug-in hybrid. The Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid, specifically, is a cutting-edge blend of capability and safety, offering a powerful gas engine for easy road trips, plus 35 miles of all-electric range for gas-free commuting. All configurations have a 4.5-second 0-60 mph time, but the Polestar Engineered makes cornering extra fun with its special chassis and suspension.
As you research Volvo models, you'll notice that the Volvo EX40 seems quite similar in size and spirit to the Volvo XC40. That's not a coincidence: The Volvo EX40, once known as the Volvo XC40 Recharge, shares a similar platform to the gas Volvo XC40. To make the lineup clearer, it now uses the EV-based "EX" prefix for its name. The Volvo EX40 is quite capable with up to 296 miles of range.
While the Volvo EX30 for sale can offer you the most thrilling specs, and the four fastest Volvo cars after it also have exhilarating performance, the rest of the Volvo lineup is quite capable as well with the following 0-60 times:
In prior years, the Volvo S60 plug-in hybrid (the fastest Volvo sedan) was one of the top-five fastest Volvo cars overall thanks to its 4.1-second 0-60 mph time, but as it and the other Volvo sedans have been discontinued and are no longer sold as new Volvo models, we can only give it an honorable mention.
The small-but-mighty Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance is the fastest Volvo model you can buy new today, with the ability to launch from zero to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. The slower configuration of the Volvo EX30, the Single Motor Extended Range, is also quite impressive with its 0-60 time of 5.1 seconds.
The Volvo EX60 P12 AWD and Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance both offer 670 horsepower, which makes them the most powerful models in the brand's lineup. The Volvo EX60 and Volvo EX90 are also two of the fastest Volvo cars, as the former can go from zero to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds, while the latter can do the same in four seconds.
Yes! The Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid Polestar Engineered is a performance option that combines SUV practicality with sports-car thrills. It makes 455 horsepower and has a 4.5-second 0-60 time; however, unlike other Volvo XC60 PHEV trims, it takes performance further with specialized components like a Polestar Engineered Öhlins Chassis with dual-flow shocks and forged 21-inch wheels milled from a single block of aluminum.
7/3/2026
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