Volvo’s highly anticipated 2027 EX60 electric SUV has shattered its official efficiency expectations in independent testing. It traveled significantly further on a single charge than its initial rating. However, persistent manufacturing and supply chain constraints at the automaker’s Swedish production facility threaten to leave American dealerships with severely restricted inventory well into 2027.
In a comprehensive real-world test conducted by Edmunds and published on October 18, the EX60 P10 Twin Motor AWD Ultra traveled an impressive 352 miles on a full charge. This result outperformed its official Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimate of 312 miles by a notable 40 miles, representing an efficiency boost of nearly 13 percent.
During the evaluation, Edmunds noted that the electric SUV consumed 28.8 kilowatt-hours per 100 miles, beating its official efficiency rating of 30 kWh per 100 miles. The test route comprised a balanced mix of 60 percent city driving and 40 percent highway driving, maintaining an average speed of 40 mph while keeping climate control at 72 degrees Fahrenheit and adhering closely to posted speed limits.
Production Bottlenecks at the Torslanda Plant
Despite the stellar performance metrics on the road, getting the EX60 into the hands of American consumers has proven exceptionally difficult. Volvo kicked off series production of the vehicle in late April at its upgraded Torslanda plant in Gothenburg, Sweden. The company aimed for an output of roughly 2,000 units per week to support an initial first-year US sales target of 7,000 vehicles.
Instead, assembly output has stalled at approximately 200 vehicles per week-just 10 percent of the original goal. Industry reporting and internal dealer memos reviewed by Automotive News trace the bottleneck to complex manufacturing hurdles. These include difficulties integrating the high-voltage battery pack with the vehicle body, scaling electric-motor production, and ironing out the new megacasting architecture that replaces dozens of stamped parts with a single large in-house cast floor structure.
Volvo spokesperson Jacquelyn Johnson acknowledged the growing pains associated with launching a brand-new platform-the SPA3 architecture-into an active manufacturing environment. Johnson confirmed that availability will remain constrained in the short term, though Volvo expects to distribute meaningful volume to US retailers in early 2027.
Crucially, company officials have emphasized that the delays are purely operational and have nothing to do with vehicle quality, safety, or product performance.
Specifications and Market Impact
As Volvo’s flagship next-generation electric vehicle, the EX60 carries immense commercial weight. Measuring 189.1 inches long, 81.4 inches wide, and 64.4 inches tall with a 116.9-inch wheelbase, it competes directly in the core midsize luxury EV segment alongside options like the Tesla Model Y and BMW iX3.
Volvo EX60 Key Trim Specifications
- Base EX60: Starts at $58,400 with an EPA-estimated range of up to 307 miles and up to 320 kW DC fast-charging (adding 155 miles in 10 minutes).
- EX60 P10 Plus: Starts at $60,750 with an EPA-estimated range of up to 330 miles and up to 370 kW DC fast-charging (adding 165 miles in 10 minutes).
- EX60 P12 AWD: A range-topping variant expected to arrive later with an estimated range of up to 400 miles.
While European buyers received initial shipments over the summer-where Volvo prioritized markets with stronger immediate EV demand-US dealerships were told to prepare for an extended trickle of inventory. With the smaller EX40 exiting the American market after the 2026 model year, the slow rollout of the EX60 leaves a temporary void in Volvo’s electrified retail strategy. This opens an opportunistic window for luxury competitors to capture market share.
