Volvo EX60 U.S. Deliveries Delayed Due to Manufacturing Issues
Production at the Torslanda plant is running at roughly one-tenth of the targeted 2,000 units per week.
Volvo has pushed meaningful deliveries of its new EX60 electric SUV to the United States until next year after encountering significant manufacturing hurdles. The automaker is prioritizing the European market, where EV adoption remains strong, while U.S. customers wait for the first large shipments expected in the first half of 2027.
What Happened
According to an Automotive News report, Volvo is facing two primary assembly issues at its Torslanda plant in Sweden: difficulties fitting the high-voltage battery pack to the vehicle's body and challenges in producing the electric motors. Although production began in late April, output has reached only about one-tenth of the planned weekly target of 2,000 units. GlobalData estimates indicate that Volvo sold approximately 500 EX60s worldwide in July and roughly 250 in August.
Why It Matters
The delay impacts a critical model for Volvo, which is currently navigating a global sales slump of 11% in the third quarter. The EX60 was projected to sell around 7,000 units in the U.S. this year, but only a handful have arrived so far. With the EX30 and EX40 discontinued in the U.S., the EX60 represents the cheapest new Volvo EV available in the American market. Volvo spokesperson Jacquelyn Johnson stated that the ramp-up phase is taking longer than planned due to industry-first concepts like megacasting and cell-to-body integration, for which there are no existing blueprints. Meanwhile, competitors like BMW and Mercedes-Benz have begun shipping their new electric crossovers to the U.S., allowing them to capture market share sooner.
The Bottom Line
Volvo expects a significant number of allocated EX60 units to reach U.S. dealers in early 2027, but availability will remain limited in the near term as the company works to resolve production bottlenecks and prioritize European demand.
