Volvo Delays US Delivery of EX60 Electric SUV Amid Production Hurdles

Volvo’s new midsize electric SUV, the EX60, has been described by the company as a game changer for its range and charging speed, yet customer deliveries in the United States have been postponed by several months. The delay means that American owners can expect only a limited number of vehicles in the near term.

The EX60 is the first model built on Volvo’s new SPA3 platform, which incorporates advanced manufacturing techniques such as megacasting and cell‑to‑body construction. The first vehicles were delivered to European markets in the summer, and Volvo had planned to ramp up production for other markets, including the U.S. for 2026. However, the introduction of a brand‑new platform into an existing factory has proven more complex than expected, according to a memo sent to dealers in late September. The company confirmed that the delays are not tied to vehicle quality, safety or performance.

Production of the EX60 began at Volvo’s upgraded Torslanda plant in Gothenburg in April. The plant was originally expected to build about 2,000 units per week, but current output is estimated at only about ten percent of that figure. The slowdown stems from challenges in integrating the battery pack into the body structure and in manufacturing the electric motors, as the new manufacturing methods require more time than initially planned.

Because of these production constraints, Volvo will keep the U.S. market on the back burner for now, focusing first on Europe where electric‑vehicle sales are stronger. The company has said that it will deliver a significant number of EX60s to dealers in early 2027, but that availability will remain limited in the short term. The plan is to increase U.S. inventory gradually as production stabilises.

The EX60 is priced at $58,400 for the base model, with an EPA‑estimated range of up to 307 miles. It can add up to 155 miles in 16 minutes of charging at a maximum rate of 320 kW. The higher‑range P10 AWD Plus variant starts at $60,750, offers up to 330 miles of range, and can add up to 165 miles in the same time with a 370‑kW charge. A future P12 AWD model will provide up to 400 miles of range. Volvo had expected to sell roughly 7,000 EX60s in the U.S. by the end of 2026, but the current production pace means only a fraction of that number will be delivered.

The delay in the U.S. launch of the EX60 gives competitors such as BMW and Mercedes‑Benz an opening to push their next‑generation electric vehicles into the market first. Volvo’s history of production and software issues has already impacted other launches, including the flagship EX90 SUV, and the company must resolve the current challenges to avoid further setbacks.