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Volvo has delayed U.S. deliveries of its EX60 electric vehicle after facing difficulties in ramping up production of the first model based on the SPA3 platform and new manufacturing processes. The company expects inventory to remain limited until early 2027, even though the vehicle offers up to 330 miles of range and fast charging at up to 370 kilowatts.
Volvo Cars plans to launch 13 electric and plug-in hybrid models by 2030, separating its technology platforms between Western markets and China and redesigning the cabin, including the return of physical buttons.
China has approved a new safety policy banning hidden or flush-mounted exterior and interior door handles in electric vehicles and requiring mechanical release mechanisms to facilitate access to vehicles in emergencies. Automakers may have to modify their designs in other markets if regulators in Europe and the United States adopt similar rules.