Volvo Cars has begun delivering the new EX60 electric SUV to customers across Europe, marking the commercial launch of the Swedish-built model after production commenced earlier this year.
The mid-size electric SUV has been rolling off the production line at Volvo’s Torslanda plant in Sweden since April, with deliveries now reaching customers as the company prepares to significantly increase output during the second half of the year.
Swedish-built EV enters the market
The EX60 is the first fully electric vehicle to be designed, developed and manufactured entirely in Sweden by Volvo Cars.
According to the company, the model represents an important milestone not only for Volvo but also for Sweden’s automotive industry, with production expected to contribute to economic activity in Gothenburg and across the country.
“This is a huge moment for us and our customers,” said Erik Severinson, Chief Commercial Officer at Volvo Cars.
The EX60 succeeds the XC60, which remains in production as a hybrid model and continues to rank among Sweden’s most significant export vehicles.
Three powertrain options available
Volvo unveiled the EX60’s specifications in January, making it the first model to use the company’s new SPA3 electric vehicle platform featuring an 800-volt electrical architecture.
The entry-level version is equipped with a rear-wheel-drive powertrain producing 275kW and an 80kWh battery.
A dual-motor all-wheel-drive model delivers 375kW and is paired with a 91kWh net battery, while the flagship P12 AWD produces 500kW and features a 112kWh battery offering a driving range of up to 810 kilometres.
The all-wheel-drive variants support DC fast charging at up to 370kW, enabling the battery to charge from 10% to 80% in approximately 18 to 19 minutes.
The EX60 enters the competitive mid-size electric SUV segment alongside rivals including the BMW iX3, Mercedes-Benz EQC and a growing number of Chinese electric SUVs built on 800-volt platforms.
Production expands and US orders open
Ahead of production, Volvo announced plans to increase manufacturing capacity in response to strong customer demand.
The company invested approximately 10 billion Swedish kronor (around €930 million) to modernise the Torslanda plant, adding a new paint shop, upgraded final assembly facilities, megacasting technology and on-site battery assembly capabilities to support production of the EX60 and future SPA3-based electric vehicles.
Volvo has also opened order books for the EX60 in the United States, where the electric SUV starts at US$58,400 before destination charges.
The EX60 is the first Volvo model in North America to feature the North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector as standard equipment, providing direct access to Tesla’s Supercharger network without the need for an adapter.