Another day, another delay in vehicle production. The only difference this time around is that the carmaker can’t place the blame on the global parts shortage or supply chain hiccups as the onus falls squarely on the programmers. Volvo and sister brand Polestar just announced that production of their flagship EX90 SUV will be delayed due to software problems.
Originally due to enter production in the last quarter of 2023, the announcement stated that the EV will now do so in the first half of 2024.
Furthermore, the statement reiterates that demand for the EX90 remains high and that delaying production to rectify the software glitches ensure a quality customer experience for all owners.
Accordingly, the EX90’s delay extends to the Polestar 3 as well, seeing that both share Volvo’s new electric platform. The Polestar 3 was due to enter production even earlier, initially slated for August 2023.
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Following the announcement, it’ll now hopefully do so in the first quarter of 2024.
Any delay for a carmaker isn’t good news but the EX90’s setback is especially hard on Volvo as it’s the Swede’s biggest all-new product debut in half a decade and is supposed to replace the XC90 atop the Volvo food chain.
Software issues are fast becoming a leading obstacle in for carmakers in aligning complex development and production schedules for upcoming models as the content of sophisticated technology, software reliance and integration with external apps increases exponentially.
Even Volkswagen Group has announced delays for key models such as the electric Porsche Macan, pushing it back 2 years for similar reasons.
Source: Volvo and Polestar delay EX90 EV over glitches in the software