Volvo Delayed EX60 Deliveries to United States
The automaker has postponed U.S. shipments of the EX60 model until 2027 due to ongoing production challenges at its Swedish plant.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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Volvo has shifted its supply focus to the European market after failing to meet production targets for the EX60 electric vehicle. As a result, U.S. customers will not receive the model until the first half of 2027.
Why it matters
The delay stems from significant assembly issues involving battery integration and motor manufacturing. Output has currently stalled at just 200 units per week, falling far short of the company's 2,000-unit weekly goal.
Volvo is currently producing roughly 200 EX60 units weekly, just one-tenth of its 2,000-unit target. The company sold 500 units globally in July 2026 and 250 units in August 2026.
The players
Volvo
This Swedish automotive manufacturer specializes in luxury vehicles and has been aggressively expanding its electric vehicle lineup.
The details
Manufacturing difficulties at the Torslanda plant have hampered the adoption of megacasting and cell-to-body processes. To manage limited supply, the company has discontinued the EX30 and EX40 models in the U.S. while prioritizing available EX60 inventory for European buyers.
Timeline
April 2026: Production of the EX60 began at the Torslanda plant.
July 2026: Volvo sold 500 EX60 units worldwide.
August 2026: Volvo sold 250 EX60 units worldwide.
Q3 2026: Global sales for Volvo declined 11 percent.
H1 2027: First large EX60 shipments expected for the U.S.
Roadmap
The adoption of cell-to-body manufacturing processes represents a major shift toward high-efficiency assembly in the electric vehicle industry. This development highlights the significant technical risks that traditional automakers face when retooling plants for advanced EV architectures.
U.S. buyers awaiting the new model will face an extended wait until the first half of 2027. Shoppers who previously considered the discontinued EX30 or EX40 will need to look for alternative vehicles or adjust their purchasing timelines.
The takeaway
Manufacturing constraints in new EV assembly lines can cause major disruptions to global delivery schedules. Buyers in impacted markets should monitor regional inventory updates as production output scales throughout 2027.
Further reading
Learn more about the evolving landscape of Electric Vehicles.
Source note: This article includes information reported by InsideEVs.
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