Volvo Torslanda Plant Supplies Integrated Die-Cast Rear Floor for EX60

Published: May 7, 2026 15:47

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[SMM News Flash] According to reports, Volvo Cars officially launched mass production of the EX60 at its Torslanda plant in Sweden. To ensure efficient, high-grade production of the EX60, the Torslanda plant has invested a cumulative total of approximately 10 billion Swedish kronor, primarily for introducing large-scale die-casting technology, constructing standardized battery assembly workshops, and fully renovating painting and final assembly production lines. As one of Volvo's key global production sites, the Torslanda plant is the brand's first production site to apply integrated die-casting technology at scale, with a planned annual capacity of 280,000 units. It is equipped with an 8400T ultra-large die-casting unit specifically used to produce the auto body rear floor of the EX60.

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