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Volvo Starts EX60 Production in Sweden as Orders Outpace Forecasts

Volvo is betting a fast ramp at Torslanda can reach up to 40,000 cars this year.

Overview

  • Volvo, which began EX60 production on Wednesday, says first customer deliveries will start in early summer with US and Asian orders opening later this spring.
  • Early retail orders in Europe have run above Volvo’s forecasts, led by strong interest in Sweden and Germany.
  • To absorb demand, Volvo is considering keeping the Torslanda plant open for an extra week this summer for the first time.
  • Target output is up to 40,000 EX60s in 2026, which the CEO says will hinge on execution in deliveries rather than sales.
  • The plant received about SEK 10 billion in upgrades, adding mega‑casting and a new battery line to build Volvo’s first fully electric car designed, developed and made in Sweden, which claims up to 810 km WLTP range and 16‑minute 10–80% fast charging on 400 kW hardware.