Volvo Delays US Deliveries of New Midsize EX60 EV Amid Production Issues
Limited inventory expected in the US until early 2027 as Volvo prioritizes European deliveries.
Volvo has delayed customer deliveries of its new midsize electric SUV, the EX60, in the United States, citing challenges associated with integrating a brand-new platform into its manufacturing facilities. The Swedish automaker confirmed that vehicle availability will remain limited in the short term, with a significant distribution to US dealers not expected until early 2027.
What Happened
Volvo communicated the delay to dealers in a memo sent in late September, stating that introducing the EX60 and its new SPA3 platform into a running factory presented operational challenges. The company clarified that the delays are not related to vehicle quality, safety, or product performance. Instead, the issues stem from the ramp-up phase of new manufacturing methods, including megacasting and cell-to-body construction, as well as the integration of the battery pack into the body structure and the manufacturing of electric motors.
Initial production plans for the EX60, which began in April at the upgraded Torslanda plant in Gothenburg, Sweden, called for building approximately 2,000 units per week. However, sources indicate that current output is only about 10% of that target. A Volvo spokesperson confirmed that the company is working through a production crisis and expects to distribute a significant number of EX60s to US dealers in early 2027. Meanwhile, Volvo will focus on deliveries in Europe, where EV sales are reportedly stronger.
Why It Matters
The delay means US customers will face limited inventory for the EX60 until early 2027, a timeline that contrasts with earlier expectations. Volvo had planned to sell roughly 7,000 EX60s in the US by the end of 2026, but the company is currently on pace to deliver only a fraction of that volume. This production constraint may allow luxury rivals such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz to gain a first-mover advantage with their own next-generation electric vehicles, which are already rolling out to the market.
The EX60 is positioned as Volvo’s highest-range and fastest-charging EV to date. The 2027 model starts at $58,400 and offers an EPA-estimated range of up to 307 miles, with the ability to add up to 155 miles in 10 minutes of charging. A higher-trim P10 Plus starts at $60,750, offering up to 330 miles of range and a 10-minute charge addition of up to 165 miles. A range-topping P12 AWD variant, expected to go on sale later this year, is estimated to offer up to 400 miles of range.
The Bottom Line
Volvo’s production delays for the EX60 will restrict US availability until early 2027, potentially giving competitors an edge in the midsize luxury EV segment. While the company assures that the issues are operational rather than quality-related, the slower ramp-up coincides with a 10% drop in Volvo’s global sales for the third quarter.
