Volvo, Polestar delay flagship electric SUVs on software issues

Production of the Volvo EX90 was planned to begin at the end of 2023, but will now likely start next year.

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Reuters

May 11, 2023 01:15 PM

Volvo and its sister brand Polestar have delayed the production starts of their new flagship electric SUVs because of software issues.

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