Volvo Expands Operations at its Charleston Plant and Updates the 2026 EX90 - CleanTechnica

Volvo is expanding its Charleston, South Carolina manufacturing plant, its first US facility, which currently produces the fully electric EX90 and the Polestar 3. Opened in 2015 with a $1.3 billion investment over the past decade, the plant will now add production of the Volvo XC60, utilizing existing factory space to optimize logistics, reduce emissions, and lower costs. Additionally, Volvo plans to introduce a next-generation hybrid vehicle at the Charleston plant by 2030, described by CEO Håkan Samuelsson as a range-extended electric vehicle that operates primarily as an electric car with an onboard charger to extend range, marking a shift toward true zero-emission driving. Alongside the plant expansion, Volvo unveiled updates to the 2026 EX90, including a move to an 800-volt battery architecture that enables faster charging and improved acceleration. The EX90 will also feature an upgraded core computer system, transitioning from Nvidia’s Orin-based processor to the latest Drive ATX