Volvo Cars Launches Production of the EX60 Electric SUV

Gothenburg, Sweden - Volvo Car AB, a luxury vehicle manufacturer, has started production of its new fully electric EX60 SUV, with customer deliveries scheduled to begin in early summer.

The mid-size electric SUV is being manufactured at Volvo Cars’ Torslanda plant near Gothenburg, Sweden. The company has already announced plans to increase EX60 production volumes in 2026, driven by strong market demand.

As the first fully electric Volvo model designed, developed and built in Sweden, the EX60 reflects the company’s continued commitment to making its home market a key centre for premium EV innovation and production.

The model is also expected to support economic growth in Gothenburg and across Sweden, with Volvo Cars positioning the EX60 as a major future export product and strengthening Western Sweden’s role as an automotive manufacturing hub.

Mr. Håkan Samuelsson, Volvo Cars CEO, said “Today is an important milestone for our company and for Sweden as a whole, as we start to build the first EX60 customer cars. We are now focused on a steady ramp-up of high-quality EX60 production, making sure this game-changing car will be a profitable growth driver in the coming years.”

Volvo Cars’ decision to raise EX60 production for 2026 comes after strong early demand in key markets including Sweden and Germany, with retail orders exceeding internal expectations across most major European markets.

With order intake in Europe performing strongly, and bookings for the US and Asian markets set to open later this spring, Volvo Cars plans to build more EX60 units in 2026. The company also aims to keep its Torslanda plant operating for an additional week this summer, which would mark a historic first for the facility.

Unveiled in January to strong market interest, the Volvo EX60 is positioned as a major breakthrough for the brand and its customers. The electric SUV offers a projected range of up to 810 km, can charge from 10% to 80% in 16 minutes, and is priced in line with Volvo’s best-selling XC60 plug-in hybrid.

Volvo’s Torslanda plant has undergone major upgrades in recent years to support production of the EX60 and other next-generation electric vehicles. Backed by an investment of around SEK 10 billion, the facility now includes mega-casting capability, a new battery assembly plant, a refurbished paint shop, and upgraded final assembly operations.

Range and charging figures are preliminary and based on WLTP testing standards. Actual performance may vary depending on vehicle specification, battery condition, temperature, weather, terrain, driving style, speed, and charging infrastructure.

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