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An award-winning innovation shaping modern safety
Volvo has long been synonymous with safety innovation, and once again the brand confirms its leadership with an invention gaining international attention. The world’s first multi-adaptive seatbelt, debuting in the upcoming fully electric EX60, has been named one of TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions of the Year. This global recognition highlights Volvo’s ongoing commitment to protecting drivers and passengers in real-world conditions.
At Volvo Laval, this advancement represents more than a technological milestone. It embodies a vision of safer, smarter and more personalized mobility for every journey.
Recognized as one of 2025’s top inventions
Each year, TIME unveils a list of 300 innovations transforming our daily lives. For the second year in a row, Volvo appears on this list thanks to a breakthrough in occupant protection.
This time, the world’s first multi-adaptive seatbelt stands out. Introduced earlier in 2025, it’s already generating buzz ahead of its official launch in the Volvo EX60.
This international recognition reinforces Volvo’s ambition to go beyond established safety standards and deliver protection that is more human-centric, precise and reactive.
How the multi-adaptive seatbelt works
This groundbreaking seatbelt goes far beyond a traditional mechanical system. It relies on a network of advanced sensors located inside and outside the vehicle. These sensors send real-time data to the system, allowing the seatbelt to adapt its protection to each occupant and each situation.
The system analyzes factors such as:
- Height
- Weight
- body shape
- seating position
- type of impact or emergency maneuver
Using this information, the seatbelt automatically adjusts its tension for optimal protection.
For example, in a major collision, a larger occupant may receive increased belt tension to help reduce the risk of head injuries. In contrast, for a lighter impact, a smaller occupant may receive lower tension to reduce pressure on the ribs.
A continuously evolving technology
One of the most innovative aspects of this seatbelt is its ability to evolve.
Through over-the-air software updates, the system can improve over time by enhancing:
- its understanding of occupant diversity
- its adaptation to new crash scenarios
- its intervention strategies
- its control of belt tension and restraint parameters
The future EX60: an electric SUV built for intelligent safety
The multi-adaptive seatbelt will officially debut in the Volvo EX60, whose global reveal is scheduled for January 21, 2026.
This fully electric model marks a new era for Volvo, balancing smart technologies, sustainable performance and Scandinavian comfort.
As the successor to the EX90, it inherits the Driver Understanding System, an advanced real-time monitoring system named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2024.
With the addition of the new seatbelt, the EX60 is positioned to become one of the safest SUVs Volvo has ever produced.
A safer future begins at Volvo Laval
Volvo’s multi-adaptive seatbelt is more than a technological breakthrough. It’s further proof that the brand continues to place human safety at the core of its mission.
To discover Volvo’s latest innovations and learn more about the upcoming EX60, visit our team at Volvo Laval. We’ll be happy to guide you toward a safer, smarter and more sustainable driving experience.
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