New Volvo EX60 Integrates SoCs from Qualcomm AAnd Nvidia

High Computing Power New Volvo EX60 Integrates SoCs from Qualcomm AAnd Nvidia

2026-01-19 From Stefanie Eckardt | Translated by AI 3 min Reading Time

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Volvo will unveil the new EX60 on January 21, 2026. The electric car will allow the driver and front passenger to speak naturally—thanks to the integrated Gemini. On board are Qualcomm's Snapdragon Cockpit and Snapdragon Auto Connectivity platforms as well as Nvidia's Drive platform.

The new Volvo EX60 is equipped with Google's Gemini; computing power is provided by Qualcomm and Nvidia chips.(Image: Volvo) — The new Volvo EX60 is equipped with Google's Gemini; computing power is provided by Qualcomm and Nvidia chips.
(Image: Volvo)

"The new EX60 is packed with human-centered technologies designed to improve life behind the wheel," explains Anders Bell, Chief Engineering and Technology Officer at Volvo. "HuginCore, our hardware and software system, combines our in-house developed technology with services and technologies from Google, Nvidia and Qualcomm Technologies. It creates a discreet yet cutting-edge technology that works silently in the background to support the driver," he enthuses. Gemini is designed to simplify every journey by providing hands-free control for everything that matters on the road. It is highly personalized, deeply integrated into the vehicle and allows the driver to manage complex tasks through natural and multi-part conversations without having to remember specific commands. The driver can concentrate on driving and spend less time looking at the central display.

For example, the driver can ask Gemini to look up a hotel booking address in their email, check if a recently purchased item will fit in the trunk of their EX60, or gather ideas for an upcoming road trip.

Close Cooperation With Tech Companies

The EX60 contains the new version of HuginCore, which enables the car to think, process and act. Named after the bird from Norse mythology, the system comprises the internally developed electrical architecture, the core computer, the zone controls and the software in the vehicle. As Bell emphasized, it embodies Volvo's approach of combining in-house developments and technologies from various tech companies.

The AI-supported functions of the EX60 in particular require high computing power. This is where Qualcomm comes into play. The semiconductor manufacturer's Snapdragon Cockpit Platform is a system-on-a-chip that offers the EX60 what it describes as "the highest computing power ever found in a Volvo".The electric car also features Qualcomm's Snadragon Auto Connectivity Platform.

At the heart of the EX60 is Nvidia's Drive platform with accelerated computing power provided by the Drive AGX Orin system-on-chip and running on the security-certified DriveOS operating system.

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HuginCore helps to improve the safety of the EX60 by constantly monitoring and evaluating the car's surroundings with the help of a variety of sensors. The result is a car that perceives its surroundings clearly and precisely. This allows the Stromer to support the driver in real time—dangers can be recognized earlier, potential risks can be avoided and the driver can react calmly and confidently if something unexpected happens.

Because the EX60 can perform more than 250 trillion operations per second, it not only processes information, but also learns with every kilometer. The car uses the experience of other Volvo vehicles worldwide and also learns from accidents and near misses.

Better Through Over-the-Air Updates

Like all new Volvos, the EX60 regularly carries out over-the-air updates. The manufacturer implements this through its "Superset tech stack", an intelligent software foundation that enables vehicles to become better and better over time.

The Swedish brand is also working on integrating Gemini deeper and deeper into the vehicle systems, which in turn will open up new possibilities. In time, Gemini will be able to use the EX60's cameras to see what the driver sees and answer questions about the surroundings.

Long Range, Fast Charging

The vehicle can travel up to 500 miles on a single charge in the all-wheel-drive configuration.With a 400 kW fast charger, the EX60 can add a range of up to 210 miles in ten minutes. (se)

Novo Energy, the joint venture with Northvolt, was supposed to produce batteries for Volvo's electric vehicles. However, after Northvolt's insolvency, the now solely Volvo-owned subsidiary is fighting for its survival. Operations remain suspended until a new technology partner is found. (Image:Volvo)

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