2028 Volvo EX50MotorTrendAll-new replacement for EX40Should have improved batteries and techAttractive design expectedTouchscreen-heavy controls likelyMight not end up existingVolvo could soon introduce a new electric SUV. Potentially called the EX50, it may arrive for 2028 to replace the EX40. Few details are known about the EX50, but here's what we think you can expect from Volvo's next model created to take on EV SUVs like the Genesis GV60, Mercedes-Benz GLB EV, and Audi Q4 E-Tron.AdvertisementAdvertisementThis page will be updated with more insights and photos as information becomes available.Top-Ranked Competitors:Mercedes-Benz GLB EVAudi Q4 E-TronGenesis GV60Cadillac OptiqVolvo EX50 Motors and PerformanceExpect the EX50 to offer single-motor RWD and dual-motor AWD powertrains. Those likely wouldn't overpower the equivalent setups available in the larger, higher-end Volvo EX60, though the EX50 may share the EX60's SPA3 architecture.In the EX50, a base single-motor setup would likely produce somewhere between 300 and 350 hp, and provide a 0–60 mph time of about 6.0 seconds. An optional dual-motor system could make around 500 hp, reducing the 0-60 mph run to approximately 4.5 seconds.AdvertisementAdvertisementAnother even higher-performance dual-motor powertrain is also possible, but it's too soon to know.EX50 Range and ChargingLike in the EX60, the EX50 could be available with a base 83-kWh battery or upgrade 95-kWh pack. The larger battery would likely be paired with a higher-output and therefore less-efficient powertrain. That could mean driving range is about the same for all EX50 models, coming in at above 300 miles.However, the larger battery could charge faster than the smaller pack, peaking at up to 370 kW, substantially more than the current battery's 320 kW.Safety Ratings and FeaturesExpect all of Volvo's latest driver-assist and active safety tech to be available on the EX50. Features like automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, and adaptive cruise control should be standard, while the Navi Pilot Assist hands-free driving system could be optional.TechnologyLike the EX60, the EX50 could feature an 11.4-inch digital driver's display and a curved 15.0-inch infotainment touchscreen. Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, built-in Google apps, and an AI-enabled voice assistant should be standard. Expect USB ports in both rows of seats, and a wireless charging pad in the front row.AdvertisementAdvertisementBase models could have a Bose audio system, while higher-end trims would gain a Bowers & Wilkins premium setup. Other premium tech touches might include a 360-degree camera, head-up display, and electrochromic tinting glass roof.When and How Much?At this point, the EX50 is only rumored. Whether or not it will actually exist is unclear. The smaller EX30 has been discontinued, but Volvo could reveal a heavy refresh for its current entry-level EV SUV, the EX40, which could negate the EX50's arrival. Another possibility is that Volvo will rebrand the EX40 to EX50.Or, the EX50 could debut as an all-new addition to Volvo's lineup. If it does, expect it to cost much less than the EX60, which starts at approximately $62,000. Pricing for the 2028 Volvo EX50 could begin in the $40,000 range. Reports suggest that it will be the first vehicle to be produced at Volvo's new plant in Slovakia.