Volvo Delays EX60 Deliveries to Australia Until 2027

Volvo's Swedish factory ramp-up and strong European demand have pushed Australian EX60 deliveries back to late 2027.

Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Electric Vehicles

Volvo Delays EX60 Deliveries to Australia Until 2027

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Volvo has delayed Australian deliveries of its EX60 electric SUV until late 2027, after earlier expected arrival windows in the third and fourth quarters of 2026. The delay follows a slower-than-expected production ramp-up at Volvo's Swedish factory, with priority given to European orders.

Why it matters

The delay affects Australian buyers who had expected to receive the EX60 in 2026, and it coincides with changes to the Fringe Benefits Tax exemption for electric vehicles that take effect on 1 April 2027. Buyers with binding lease agreements may retain the full exemption.

The EX60 P6 Ultra is priced from $86,990 before on-road costs, and the P10 Ultra AWD from $101,990, with the P6 offering 620km WLTP range and the P10 AWD 660km. Volvo has taken approximately 50,000 EX60 orders across Europe, though the extraction does not confirm Australian order volumes.

The players

Volvo

Volvo is a Swedish automaker known for its electric vehicle lineup and safety-focused engineering, and the EX60 is its electric SUV.

The details

Volvo attributed the delay to a slower-than-expected production ramp-up at its Swedish factory combined with significant European demand, and production is allocated to Model Year 2028 vehicles beginning around August or September 2027. The base EX60 was eligible for the 100 per cent FBT exemption because its price fell under the $91,661 Luxury Car Tax threshold, a benefit set to be replaced by a 25 per cent discount on 1 April 2027.

Q3 2026 (July to September): original expected arrival window for EX60 deliveries in Australia.
Q4 2026 (October to December): alternative original expected arrival window for EX60 deliveries.
April 1, 2027: the FBT EV exemption is reduced from 100 to 25 per cent.
August or September 2027: Model Year 2028 production begins.

Roadmap

The delay arrives as the Australian Government's Fringe Benefits Tax exemption for electric vehicles steps down from a full 100 per cent exemption to a 25 per cent discount on 1 April 2027. Buyers of premium electric SUVs face a narrowing tax incentive window alongside longer waits for vehicles from manufacturers whose European demand is strong.

Australian buyers planning an EX60 purchase should expect delivery no earlier than late 2027 or early 2028. Buyers who want to keep the full FBT exemption should confirm whether they hold a binding lease agreement before the April 2027 change.

The takeaway

Buyers weighing an electric SUV in Australia should factor both the delayed delivery window and the reduced FBT exemption into their timing and purchase decisions.

What happens next

The Fringe Benefits Tax exemption for electric vehicles is scheduled to change on 1 April 2027, and Model Year 2028 EX60 production begins around August or September 2027.