Volvo Files EX50 Trademark, Hinting at New EV Set to Utilize Advanced SPA3 Platform

Volvo has filed a new trademark that strongly hints at the designation for its next electric vehicle. On July 14, 2026, the Swedish automaker submitted a filing with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) for the name "EX50." While the submission does not reveal extensive specifics, it confirms the badge belongs to an electric vehicle, and all signs point toward it becoming a production model in the near future.

Although Volvo has not officially announced the EX50 badge publicly, the trademark emerged during the same week as key corporate announcements regarding the brand's product roadmap. During its second-quarter earnings presentation, Volvo confirmed plans to reveal two new electric models at the end of this summer. Electrek reports that Volvo will provide additional details during its Strategy Update scheduled for September 17, where the automaker intends to outline what it calls "the most ambitious product plan" in company history.

According to a report from Automotive News, Volvo is developing these two upcoming EVs primarily for Europe, but they could eventually be sold in the United States as well. A source close to the matter informed Automotive News that the new models—rumored to be an electric sedan and an electric wagon—could arrive in US showrooms as early as 2028.

Both of the upcoming models are expected to utilize Volvo's SPA3 platform. This is the same underlying architecture that underpins the newly launched EX60, which currently holds the title of Volvo's longest-range and fastest-charging EV to date. The SPA3 platform incorporates an 800-volt electrical architecture and a cell-to-body design, engineered to deliver significantly faster charging times, longer driving range, and expanded interior space. Furthermore, the platform offers enough flexibility to support various body types across Volvo's portfolio.

To gauge where the EX50 might fit, Volvo's recent updates regarding the EX60 provide a useful benchmark. Volvo announced that the 2027 EX60 achieved an official EPA-estimated driving range of up to 330 miles, exceeding initial expectations. Under WLTP test conditions, the electric SUV achieves up to 503 miles (810 km) of range. In terms of charging performance, the EX60 P10 AWD variant can reach a peak charging rate of 370 kW, allowing it to gain 165 miles of range in just 10 minutes. For the US market, the EX60 features a native NACS port.

Dimensionally, the EX60 measures 189.1 inches in length, 81.4 inches in width, and 64.4 inches in height, featuring a 116.9-inch wheelbase—putting its footprint roughly in line with a Tesla Model Y. Given these figures and Volvo's naming conventions, the EX50 is expected to be slightly smaller in stature.

On the pricing front, Automotive News reports that Volvo's upcoming electric vehicles are expected to start at around $50,000 in the US market. With the 2027 EX60 carrying a starting price of $58,400, an entry point near $50,000 aligns with the EX50's anticipated position beneath the EX60 in the brand's lineup.