Volvo Delays Australian EX60 Deliveries to 2027
Volvo's electric EX60 SUV will reach Australian buyers later than originally planned, with deliveries now expected in late 2027 or early 2028.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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Volvo has pushed back Australian deliveries of its EX60 electric SUV, which were originally expected in the third or fourth quarter of 2026. The delay follows a slower-than-expected production ramp-up at the company's Swedish factory and prioritisation of European markets.
Why it matters
Australian buyers face a longer wait for the EX60, and a change to Fringe Benefits Tax treatment of electric vehicles on 1 April 2027 may affect how the vehicle is priced for company car buyers. Buyers with a binding lease agreement may keep the full exemption.
The base EX60 P6 has an 83kWh battery, 275kW output, 480Nm torque, a 5.9-second 0-100km/h time and a claimed 620km WLTP range. The P10 AWD offers 375kW, 710Nm, 4.6 seconds and 660km.
The players
Volvo
Swedish automaker known for its safety-focused vehicles, which has shifted its lineup toward fully electric models.
The details
Volvo allocated early production to European markets, and the Swedish factory has ramped up more slowly than expected. Production for Australia is now allocated to Model Year 2028, which begins around August or September 2027.
Timeline
Q3 2026 (July to September): originally expected start of Australian EX60 deliveries.
Q4 2026 (October to December): alternative originally expected start of deliveries.
1 April 2027: the 100 per cent FBT exemption for EVs is replaced by a 25 per cent discount.
August or September 2027: Model Year 2028 production expected to begin.
Late 2027 or early 2028: likely delivery window for Australian EX60 buyers.
Roadmap
The delay reflects the pressure on carmakers to meet strong European demand for electric models while expanding into smaller markets. It also comes as Australia's Fringe Benefits Tax exemption for electric vehicles is being wound back from 1 April 2027.
Buyers planning a company car lease should check whether their agreement is binding before 1 April 2027, as only those with a binding lease may keep the full exemption. The base EX60 price sits under the $91,661 Luxury Car Tax threshold, which affects the tax treatment of the purchase.
The takeaway
Buyers weighing an EX60 should factor in both the later delivery window and the reduced Fringe Benefits Tax benefit from April 2027. Locking in a binding lease before that date may protect the full exemption.
What happens next
Model Year 2028 production is expected to begin around August or September 2027, and the Fringe Benefits Tax change takes effect on 1 April 2027.
Further reading
For more on the market this vehicle is entering, see the Electric Vehicles section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 7NEWS.
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