Australian buyers with Volvo EX60 orders could be waiting a year for their vehicle to arrive.

CarExpert understands that a slower-than-expected production ramp-up at Volvo’s Swedish factory, coupled with significant demand from European markets, has contributed to delays for Australian-bound EX60s.

With production now allocated to ‘Model Year 2028’ – which will begin around August or September 2027 – it’s unlikely buyers will receive their SUVs until late 2027 or early 2028.

Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today

🚘 Don’t just read about your next car. Find a great deal with CarExpert.

Supplied Credit: CarExpert

Supplied Credit: CarExpert

The setback also means local customers will no longer have their vehicle delivered before changes to the Australian Government's Fringe Benefits Tax exemptions for EVs.

The current 100 per cent FBT exemption, which the base EX60 was eligible for as its price fell under the $91,661 Luxury Car Tax (LCT) threshold, is set to be replaced on April 1, 2027 with a reduced discount of 25 per cent. Buyers may still be able to retain the full exemption for the delayed EX60, but only if they already have a binding lease agreement in place.

Volvo had initially said the EX60 would begin arriving either late in the third quarter (July to September) or the fourth quarter (October to December) of 2026.

While production expansion is understood to have been taking longer than expected, Volvo has given priority to the approximately 50,000 orders taken across Europe so far.

Be the first to know:

The Volvo EX60 is being offered in two variants: the rear-drive P6 Ultra, and the P10 Ultra with all-wheel drive, priced from $86,990 and $101,990 before on-road costs, respectively.

The EX60 P6 has an 83kWh battery feeding a single electric motor putting out 275kW and 480Nm, with a 0-100km/h time of 5.9 seconds and a claimed driving range of 620km (WLTP).

Meanwhile, the EX60 P10 AWD has a 95kWh battery, dual electric motors making a combined 375kW and 710Nm, a 0-100km/h time of 4.6 seconds, and a driving range of 660km (WLTP).

Supplied Credit: CarExpert

As reported in May 2026, Volvo is considering introducing both an entry-level grade for the Australian market, as well as the range-topping P12 – with the latter seeing outputs bumped up to 500kW and 790Nm, the sprint time dropped to 3.9 seconds, and driving range increased to 810km thanks to a 117kWh battery.

A higher-riding EX60 Cross Country is also under evaluation, with similar specifications to the P10 variant initially, but with air suspension for greater ground clearance, and minor changes to the exterior for a slightly more rugged look.

MORE: Explore the Volvo EX60 showroom