Volvo EX60 – TWFLD https://twfld.com The home of independent tech and motoring news and reviews in South Africa Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:22:42 +0000 en-ZA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 254850515 Volvo Starts Production Of The EX60 As South African Launch Approaches https://twfld.com/volvo-starts-production-of-the-ex60-as-south-african-launch-approaches/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:22:32 +0000 https://twfld.com/?p=28647 Volvo Cars has officially begun production of the EX60 at its Torslanda manufacturing plant in Sweden. This marks a landmark achievement for the brand, as the EX60 is the first fully electric Volvo to be designed, developed, and manufactured entirely within its home country.

With global order books for the mid-size SUV already exceeding internal forecasts, Volvo has increased its 2026 production targets and will keep the Torslanda facility operational for an additional week over the European summer to meet the surge in demand.

car bodies roll through the final assembly. The EX60 begins production in the Volvo Cars Torslanda plant in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Performance and Class-Leading Range

The EX60 serves as the all-electric successor to the popular XC60 and introduces the new SPA3 (Scalable Product Architecture 3) platform. This architecture allows the flagship P12 AWD variant to achieve a class-leading range of up to 810 km (WLTP) on a single charge, facilitated by a 117 kWh battery.

The lineup also includes the P10 AWD with a 660 km range and the entry-level P6 RWD, which offers 620 km. In terms of raw performance, the top-tier P12 AWD produces 500 kW and 790 Nm of torque, enabling a 0–100 km/h sprint in just 3.9 seconds – making it the most powerful production car in Volvo’s history.

Next-Generation Charging and Architecture

A big highlight of the EX60 is its 800-volt electrical system, which is a first for the brand.

This allows for ultra-fast DC charging speeds of up to 400 kW, enabling the battery to charge from 10% to 80% in approximately 16 to 18 minutes. Under optimal conditions, the SUV can add 340 km of range in just 10 minutes.

car bodies roll through the final assembly. The EX60 begins production in the Volvo Cars Torslanda plant in Gothenburg, Sweden.

The vehicle also makes use of megacasting technology, a process that replaces hundreds of individual parts with a single high-precision aluminum casting to reduce weight and improve structural rigidity, further contributing to its efficiency and handling dynamics.

The start of production follows a SEK 10 billion (approximately R24 billion) investment into the Torslanda plant. The upgrades include a new battery assembly facility, a fully refurbished paint shop, and the integration of megacasting equipment.

South African Availability

Volvo South Africa has confirmed that the EX60 is scheduled to arrive in the local market during the third quarter of 2026.

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