Volvo has informed its U.S. dealers that customer deliveries of its new EX60 electric vehicle have been delayed, keeping the model’s availability limited at least until early 2027. The move comes as the company tries to increase production of the first vehicle built on the new SPA3 platform, which Volvo describes as the foundation for the longest range and fastest charging in its electric vehicles to date.
Volvo had expected to sell about 7,000 EX60 vehicles in the United States before the end of 2026, according to a dealer cited by Automotive News, but current production is running at a small fraction of that level. The company said that introducing a new platform and product into an existing plant is challenging, emphasizing that the delays are not related to the vehicle’s quality, safety or performance.
What Is Hindering the Production Ramp-Up?
EX60 production began in April at the upgraded Torslanda plant in Gothenburg, Sweden. The initial plan targeted production of about 2,000 vehicles per week, but a source familiar with the situation said actual production is approaching only 10% of that level.
According to the source, the difficulties involve integrating the battery pack into the vehicle’s body and manufacturing the electric motors, as well as Volvo’s adoption of new production methods such as megacasting and integrating cells into the vehicle’s structure. Volvo spokesperson Jacquelyn Johnson confirmed that the production ramp-up is taking longer than planned and that the company expects to distribute a “large number” of vehicles to dealers in early 2027.
Model Specifications and Availability
The 2027 Volvo EX60 starts at $58,400, with an estimated Environmental Protection Agency range of up to 307 miles and charging capacity of up to 320 kilowatts, enabling the addition of up to 155 miles in 10 minutes. The EX60 P10 Plus starts at $60,750 and offers up to 330 miles of range and the addition of 165 miles in 10 minutes at up to 370 kilowatts.
Volvo previously said that the higher-end EX60 P12 AWD would launch later this year with an estimated range of up to 400 miles. The vehicle is 189.1 inches long, 81.4 inches wide and 64.4 inches high, with a 116.9-inch wheelbase, making it similar in size to the new BMW iX3 and Tesla Model Y.
Why Does This News Matter?
The delay’s impact is not limited to reducing the number of vehicles available to U.S. customers; it also tests Volvo’s ability to turn the new platform’s advantages into broad, stable production. The company will initially focus on deliveries in Europe, where it sees electric vehicle sales as stronger, while the U.S. market remains in limited supply.
According to the source’s analysis, the EX60 shortage could give luxury competitors such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz an opportunity to reach customers first as they launch their new electric generations. The setback also follows production and software problems that accompanied the launch of other Volvo electric models, including the flagship EX90 SUV. The company needs to demonstrate that the EX60 delay is a temporary phase in the production ramp-up rather than an ongoing problem in the launch process; the available information did not provide a detailed schedule for restoring the target production rate.