Volvo’s first two bespoke-EV launches didn’t go to plan. The EX30 was waylaid by tariffs, arriving late and with a far higher price than planned, leading to a quick death. The EX90 was delayed by software and quality issues, which persisted far into its first year on sale. The result is Volvo has burned a lot of goodwill and even more cash in an attempt to get its electric ambitions rolling.
Now, its EV future hinges on the EX60. The mid-size crossover has to right the wrongs of the previous attempts, all while battling stiff competition from cars like the Mercedes GLC EV, BMW iX3, and Rivian R2.