Volvo to increase EX60 production following surge in orders

Volvo Cars reported rising demand for the electric EX60 SUV across Europe, prompting plans to expand production at its Torslanda plant. Read how orders exceeded forecasts.

Volvo Cars has decided to increase production of its new all-electric EX60 SUV after demand for the model exceeded the company’s internal expectations shortly after its global debut.

Less than a month after the public reveal, retail orders across major European markets have already surpassed Volvo’s forecasts. Activity has been particularly strong in the brand’s home market of Sweden, where more than 3,000 orders have already been registered.

The surge in interest has been supported in part by a new Care offer designed to simplify ownership. The program focuses on transparent purchasing conditions and includes three years of free home charging for customers.

What makes the early demand even more notable is that the order books are currently open only in European markets, including key countries such as Sweden and Germany. The United States will follow later in spring 2026. Even so, the pace of orders is already higher than the one recorded for the smaller EX30 electric SUV after its global debut in 2023, despite that model competing in a more affordable, high-volume segment.

Faced with stronger-than-expected demand, Volvo is now revising its production plans. The company intends to increase output of the EX60 at its Torslanda plant in Sweden. Management is currently in discussions with labour unions about keeping the facility open for one additional week during the summer. If approved, it would mark the first time in Volvo’s history that the plant operates beyond its usual summer schedule.

According to Volvo Cars’ chief commercial officer Erik Severinson, the strong order intake has exceeded expectations but represents a welcome challenge. The company is now reviewing its 2026 production plans as it prepares to begin building customer vehicles, with series production expected to start in April 2026.

The EX60 plays a central role in Volvo’s broader electrification strategy. Designed for the world’s largest EV segment — the mid-size electric SUV class — the model is built on the company’s new SPA3 platform and features an 800-volt electrical architecture aimed at improving efficiency and charging performance.

The vehicle will be offered in several powertrain variants. The rear-wheel-drive P6 version produces 275 kW (374 hp) and offers a driving range of up to 620 km WLTP. The all-wheel-drive P10 increases output to 375 kW (510 hp) with a range of up to 660 km. At the top of the range, the P12 AWD variant delivers 500 kW (680 hp) and a claimed range of up to 810 km on a single charge.

Charging performance is another key highlight. Volvo states that the EX60 can add up to 340 km of driving range in around ten minutes at high-power charging stations, while replenishing the battery from 10 to 80 percent takes approximately 18 to 19 minutes depending on the configuration.

Pricing also reflects Volvo’s strategy of positioning the EX60 as an electric counterpart to one of its most successful models. The company notes that the SUV will be priced broadly in line with the popular XC60 plug-in hybrid. European configurations indicate that the entry-level version starts at roughly €62,990.

With its combination of long range, fast charging and competitive pricing, the EX60 is shaping up as one of Volvo’s most important launches in recent years. The early order figures suggest that the model could play a major role in accelerating the company’s transition toward a fully electric lineup.