Volvo starts production of the EX60 electric SUV

Volvo Cars (Volvo) has announced that it has started production of the new, upcoming fully electric EX60 SUV, with customer deliveries to start in Q3 2026.

The EX60 is the first fully electric car to be designed, developed, and built in Sweden. Production will take place at Volvo's manufacturing plant in Torslanda, just outside the brand's headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden.

The EX60 is the first fully electric car to be designed, developed, and built in Sweden

The decision to increase production volumes for 2026 followed strong initial customer demand for the car in key markets such as Sweden and Germany, as well as retail orders that were considerably higher than internal forecasts in nearly all major European markets.

As for the Asian markets, Volvo has said that order books will open in Q2 2026.

Heralded as a game changer for Volvo, the EX60 is said to deliver a class-leading range of up to 810km and recharges from 10-80% in 16 minutes.

In preparation for this surge in production, the Torslanda plant has been heavily upgraded in recent years. These include the introduction of mega casting capabilities, a new battery assembly plant, a fully refurbished paint shop, and final assembly.