Volvo Cars is increasing 2026 production of its all-electric EX60 SUV at its Torslanda plant in Sweden after European orders exceeded forecasts. Over 3,000 orders were placed in Sweden alone within a month of the vehicle’s reveal.
Volvo Cars is increasing 2026 production volumes for its all-electric EX60 SUV after order intake across Europe outstripped internal forecasts within weeks of the vehicle’s public reveal.
The Gothenburg, Sweden-based automaker says nearly all major European markets are reporting retail orders considerably higher than anticipated, with more than 3,000 orders placed in Sweden alone. Order books have so far only been open in European markets, with US availability expected later this spring.
The pace of orders has also been notably faster than that seen after the reveal of the EX30 small SUV in 2023, despite the EX30 sitting in a higher-volume segment at a lower price point.
“That so many customers ordered the EX60 in the first month has surpassed our expectations, and it’s a good ‘problem’ to have,” says Erik Severinson, chief commercial officer at Volvo Cars. “We are very encouraged to see such strong demand for our game-changing electric SUV, and we are now reviewing our production plans for 2026, as we gear up for the start of customer car production next month.”
To meet demand, Volvo Cars is planning to increase EX60 production at its Torslanda plant in Sweden and is in discussions with labor unions about keeping the factory open for an additional week during the summer shutdown – which would be a first in the company’s history.
The company says it will prioritize a steady ramp-up aimed at maintaining production quality.
The EX60 is built on Volvo Cars’ SPA3 electric vehicle architecture and features cell-to-body technology, next-generation in-house electric motors and mega casting. Three powertrain variants are offered: the P12 all-wheel drive (AWD) delivers up to 503 miles of range, the P10 AWD up to 410 miles, and the rear-wheel drive P6 up to 385 miles. The vehicle has a drag coefficient of 0.26 and comes with a 10-year battery warranty.
In Sweden, the EX60 also ships with three years of free home charging, a benefit due to be rolled out to other markets.
The strong order book arrives amid broader positive momentum for the European electric vehicle market. Battery electric vehicle registrations across Europe grew nearly 30% in 2025 to approximately 2.6 million units, according to EV Volumes data, and the European EV market is forecast to grow a further 14% in 2026. That stands in contrast to the US, where EV sales grew just 1% in 2025 following the removal of federal tax credits.
Customer deliveries of the P6 and P10 variants are expected to begin this summer, with the P12 to follow.
