The 2027 Volvo EX60 introduces a technology architecture that is genuinely new — not a variation on what Volvo has done before, but a ground-up rethink of how a software-defined vehicle operates, displays information, and evolves over time. For Huntington and North Shore buyers used to evaluating vehicles on screens and speakers, the EX60 asks you to evaluate it on computing architecture and user experience philosophy instead.
Bottom Line: The EX60’s dual-display setup, single Nvidia Orin X core computer, and four-year Google Built-In subscription create a genuinely advanced technology experience — one that improves over time through over-the-air updates.
- A 15-inch curved OLED landscape center display and 11.4-inch forward driver display replace the single portrait touchscreen common in most competitors
- One Nvidia Orin X core computer manages all vehicle systems, enabling robust over-the-air updates and seamless performance
- Google Built-In includes Google Maps, Google Play Store, and Google Assistant — natively integrated, not mirrored
The New Display Concept
15-Inch Curved OLED Center Display
The EX60 replaces the portrait-oriented touchscreen format common across the automotive industry with a large, landscape-oriented 15-inch curved OLED display. Landscape orientation mirrors how people naturally consume visual information — wider than tall — and allows for more content to be presented side by side rather than stacked.
OLED technology delivers deeper blacks, higher contrast, and more accurate color reproduction than the LCD panels used in most automotive displays. The visual quality difference is apparent immediately — particularly in bright daylight conditions where LCD panels can wash out.
11.4-Inch Forward Driver Display
Rather than placing all information in the center, Volvo adds a separate 11.4-inch driver-forward display that sits in a smaller steering wheel designed for better sightlines. This display surfaces the most critical driving information — speed, navigation instructions, battery state, and driving assistance status — directly in the driver’s line of vision.
The most important controls are positioned on the side of the center display closest to the driver, reducing reach and keeping attention where it belongs. The two-display system distributes cognitive load more naturally than a single large center screen.
Core Computing Architecture
Nvidia Orin X: A Vehicle Brain, Not a Media Center
The EX60’s technology architecture is built around a single Nvidia Orin X core computer — the same computing platform used in advanced robotics and autonomous vehicle development. This is not a media processor with some vehicle management capability bolted on; it is a unified compute platform that manages infotainment, driver assistance, sensor fusion, and over-the-air updates from a single system.
This matters for longevity. A vehicle built around a single powerful computer can receive genuine software updates that improve performance, add features, and fix issues — not just update the map database. The EX60 is designed to be meaningfully better software at 3 years old than at delivery.
The User Experience Computer
A separate User Experience Computer (UXC) handles the display rendering and interface performance, ensuring ultra-fast response times for touch inputs and display transitions. The separation of vehicle management and user interface rendering means neither compromises the other.
Google Built-In: Native, Not Mirrored
The distinction between Google Built-In and Google-via-Android-Auto is important. Android Auto mirrors your phone’s screen — the vehicle’s computer is just a display. Google Built-In runs Android Automotive natively on the vehicle’s computing hardware. The vehicle itself runs Android; no phone is required.
This means Google Maps, Google Assistant, and the Google Play Store run directly on the EX60 — with access to vehicle data (range, charging state, climate) that a mirrored phone app cannot access. Google Maps in the EX60 knows exactly how much range you have and will route to charging stations when needed.
The four-year Digital Service Package includes Google Built-In at no additional subscription cost for the first four years of ownership.
Climate and Comfort Technology
3-Zone Automatic Climate Control
The EX60 offers 3-zone automatic climate control as standard — separate temperature and fan settings for the driver, front passenger, and rear cabin. The Air Quality System monitors and filters cabin air continuously.
The heat pump standard on every EX60 is part of the climate technology — improving cabin heating efficiency in cold weather and preserving range in Long Island winters compared to resistive-heating EVs.
Wireless Charging and Connectivity
Inductive smartphone charging is standard on all EX60 trims — no cable needed for compatible devices. Four USB-C ports (two front, two rear) provide wired connectivity for all passengers. Bluetooth allows hands-free phone use and audio streaming.
The Volvo Cars App allows remote climate pre-conditioning, charging monitoring, and vehicle location from your smartphone — a genuinely useful daily feature when the car is parked in Huntington or Melville.
Audio: Bose vs. Bowers and Wilkins
Plus Trim: Bose Premium Sound
The Plus trim’s Bose system delivers premium audio quality — rich, accurate, and well-suited to the EX60’s quiet cabin. At highway speeds on the Long Island Expressway, the isolation provided by the EX60’s design allows the audio system to perform at a quality level that genuinely matters.
Ultra Trim: Bowers and Wilkins
The Ultra trim upgrades to a Bowers and Wilkins premium audio system — the highest-tier audio offered by Volvo. Bowers and Wilkins audio is engineered specifically for the EX60’s cabin acoustics, with speakers and amplification tuned to the vehicle’s dimensions and materials.
For buyers who listen to music, podcasts, or audio for meaningful portions of their commute from Huntington to the city or Northport to Commack, the B&W system is a noticeable and daily upgrade.
"The display layout in the EX60 is one of the first things customers notice on a walk-around — it looks unlike anything else in this segment. But the part that impresses most is the responsiveness. The system doesn't lag. It feels like a phone, not a car infotainment screen."
General Manager, Volvo Cars of Huntington
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the EX60 support Apple CarPlay? Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity are coming to the EX60. Google Built-In via Android Automotive is included natively as standard from the start.
What can I download from the Google Play Store in the EX60? The EX60’s Google Play Store gives access to vehicle-compatible apps — streaming music services, navigation apps, and more. Not all Android phone apps are available; the store shows apps optimized for in-vehicle use.
Can the EX60 receive software updates over the air? Yes — over-the-air updates are standard. Volvo will deliver improvements to software, features, and potentially performance over time, similar to how a smartphone receives iOS or Android updates.
How does the EX60’s dual-display system work? The 15-inch OLED center display handles infotainment, navigation, vehicle settings, and secondary information. The 11.4-inch forward driver display presents driving-critical information — speed, range, navigation turns, assistance status — directly in front of the driver.
Is wireless charging standard on the EX60? Yes — inductive smartphone wireless charging is standard on all EX60 trims (Plus and Ultra).
Interested in experiencing the EX60’s technology in person? Visit Volvo Cars of Huntington, serving Huntington, Northport, Commack, and Melville. Schedule a test drive.
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