Strong Demand for Volvo EX60 Leads to Volvo Cars Expanding Production - CleanTechnica

Volvo Cars is experiencing strong demand for its new electric SUV, the EX60, prompting the company to expand production at its Torslanda plant in Sweden. This surge in orders, particularly from key European markets such as Sweden and Germany, has exceeded Volvo’s internal forecasts just a month after the vehicle’s public reveal. Notably, over 3,000 orders have been placed in Sweden alone, supported by a new Care offer that includes three years of free home charging, enhancing the appeal and simplicity of ownership. The EX60’s demand outpaces that of the smaller, lower-cost EX30 model launched a few years ago, despite the EX30 targeting a traditionally popular mass-market segment in Europe. In response to the unexpected high demand, Volvo is engaging with labor unions to potentially keep the Torslanda plant open for an extra week during the summer—a first in the company’s history—to increase production capacity while maintaining quality. The EX60 is currently only available in Europe, with plans to review and