Volvo EX60 Australia Delay: Deliveries Slip to Late 2027 as Europe Goes First

Volvo EX60 Australia delay could cost some buyers more than time. CarExpert understands that Australian deliveries of Volvo’s new electric mid-size SUV have slipped to late 2027 or early 2028 because of a slower-than-expected production ramp-up in Sweden and heavy European demand. CarExpert’s report on the Volvo EX60 delivery delay, published on 9 November 2026, says Australian production is now allocated to Model Year 2028, which begins around August or September 2027.

Volvo had originally said Australian EX60s would start arriving late in the third quarter or in the fourth quarter of 2026. The new timing also lands after a planned change to Australia’s Fringe Benefits Tax treatment of electric cars.

When will the Volvo EX60 arrive in Australia?

Australian buyers are now unlikely to receive the Volvo EX60 before late 2027 or early 2028, according to CarExpert. Local production has been allocated to Model Year 2028, which starts around August or September 2027. That is roughly a year later than Volvo’s original promise of late Q3 or Q4 2026.

For someone who placed an order expecting delivery around the end of 2026, that is a wait of about 12 months longer than planned. CarExpert’s headline puts it simply: buyers could be waiting a year for their car.

The timing is CarExpert’s understanding from its sources, not a formal Volvo Car Australia statement quoted in the report. Buyers should ask their retailer for a written delivery estimate tied to their order.

Why is the Volvo EX60 delayed?

Two reasons are reported: production at Volvo’s Swedish factory is taking longer than expected to ramp up, and Volvo is prioritising around 50,000 orders already taken across Europe. With limited early output, cars go first to the markets with the most orders, pushing Australia back. The report does not say how many EX60 orders Volvo holds in Australia.

The European order bank is a positive sign for the model. Around 50,000 orders is a sign of strong interest in Volvo’s new electric mid-size SUV. For Australia, though, demand elsewhere is the problem, because right-hand-drive markets compete for the same early production slots.

How does the delay affect Fringe Benefits Tax for EX60 buyers?

The delay matters most to buyers using a novated lease. The current 100% FBT exemption for eligible EVs, which the base EX60 qualified for because it sits under the $91,661 Luxury Car Tax threshold, is set to be replaced on 1 April 2027 by a reduced 25% discount. A delivery after that date would miss the full exemption.

CarExpert says buyers may still keep the full exemption for a delayed EX60, but only if a binding lease agreement is already in place. This is a tax question with real money involved, so buyers should get advice from their lease provider or a registered tax adviser rather than rely on a news summary.

Our quick arithmetic shows the eligibility margin. The P6 Ultra lists at $86,990 before on-road costs, $4,671 below the $91,661 threshold cited by CarExpert. The P10 Ultra lists at $101,990, which is $10,329 above that threshold.

What should Australian Volvo EX60 buyers do now?

Buyers with an EX60 order should ask their Volvo retailer for a written build and delivery estimate, check whether their deposit is refundable, and confirm whether price protection applies if the car arrives in a later model year. Lease buyers should ask their provider whether a binding agreement can be signed now.

A short checklist helps:

1. Request the estimated build month and model year in writing.
2. Ask whether the Model Year 2028 car will carry any price or specification change.
3. If using a novated lease, ask whether your agreement is binding before 1 April 2027 and what happens if delivery is later.
4. Compare the total cost with and without the full FBT exemption before deciding whether to keep the order.
5. Keep copies of every email and contract.

None of these steps changes the factory timetable, but they reduce the risk of surprises at handover.

Volvo EX60 delay: what is confirmed and what is not?

Confirmed in CarExpert’s report: the two Australian variants, their prices and specifications, Volvo’s earlier 2026 timing, and the 1 April 2027 FBT change. Reported but not formally confirmed by Volvo in the article: the late-2027 timing, the Model Year 2028 allocation, the production ramp-up issue and the European prioritisation.

Could more Volvo EX60 versions come to Australia?

Possibly. Volvo is considering an entry-level grade for Australia and the range-topping P12, which uses a 117 kWh battery, 500 kW and 790 Nm, 3.9 seconds to 100 km/h and up to 810 km WLTP range. A higher-riding EX60 Cross Country with air suspension is also under evaluation, CarExpert reported.

None of these is confirmed. The Cross Country would initially have specifications similar to the P10, plus extra ground clearance and slightly more rugged styling. An entry-level grade would matter most for FBT buyers, because a cheaper version would sit further under the threshold. But with Model Year 2028 already delayed, any additional versions are unlikely to arrive earlier than the base line-up.

CarBike Insight Analysis

The headline is the delay, but the real story is how a production problem in Sweden can change the cost of a car in Australia. For a private buyer, a year’s wait is frustrating, and a customer could reasonably consider a rival EV that is available sooner. For a novated-lease buyer, the same delay could change their tax position, and the sums involved over a lease term can be significant.

There is a broader lesson for buyers in India and elsewhere. When a new EV is in high demand, launch-market allocation decides who gets cars first, and markets far from the factory often wait longest. A pre-order is not a delivery date. Buyers should ask for an estimated build month, check whether price protection applies if the car arrives later, and avoid timing a tax or loan decision around an unconfirmed delivery.

Volvo’s wider financial pressure is also relevant; read our Volvo Cars Q3 2026 results and job cuts report. For Volvo’s current electric SUVs, see our Volvo ES90 vs EX90 India buying guide and our Volvo EX90 vs XC90 comparison.

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