Driving the next generation of electric mobility — together
The new Volvo EX60 becomes the world’s first car in serial production using SSAB Zero™, proving how design, engineering and climate ambition can reshape the future of steel and EV performance.
SSAB Zero™ steel in the new Volvo EX60
The new fully electric Volvo EX60 is raising the bar for modern Scandinavian design and EV performance — and SSAB Zero™ steel is now part of that journey. As the first car in the world to use SSAB Zero™ in serial production, the EX60 shows how cutting‑edge materials can accelerate the shift toward a lower‑carbon automotive industry.
Built on Volvo Cars’ new SPA3 electric architecture, the EX60 delivers up to 810 km of range, setting a new benchmark in its segment. And now, the car’s structure also reflects the next step in sustainable steelmaking.
SSAB Zero™ is produced from recycled scrap using fossil‑free electricity and biogas, resulting in significanly lower fossil CO₂ emissions — up to 70% lower than conventional steel — without compromising strength, safety or quality.
Together, SSAB and Volvo Cars are demonstrating what’s possible when design, engineering and climate ambition come together.
A breakthrough for decarbonized steel in automotive
The landmark collaboration makes Volvo Cars the first automaker globally to commit to decarbonized steel for large‑scale manufacturing.
“Switching from conventional steel to SSAB Zero™ is one of the most effective ways to reduce CO₂ emissions in manufacturing. By introducing this material at scale, Volvo Cars is raising the bar for how advanced low‑carbon materials transform automotive manufacturing.”
Thomas Hörnfeldt, Vice President Sustainability, SSAB
For Volvo Cars, the transition to low‑carbon materials is essential to reaching its long‑term targets:
“Steel is one of the biggest sources of CO₂ emissions in our production process, accounting for around 25% of all material‑related emissions for a new Volvo. To reach net‑zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, we must tackle steel‑related emissions — and solutions like SSAB Zero™ can truly move the needle.”
Francesca Gamboni, Chief Manufacturing & Supply Chain Officer, Volvo Cars
Setting a new standard for sustainable steel
SSAB Zero™ is part of SSAB’s broader commitment to eliminate fossil carbon emissions from its operations and help enable industrial value chains with decarbonised materials.
- Virtually zero fossil CO₂ emissions during steelmaking
- Produced using recycled scrap
- Manufactured using fossil‑free electricity and biogas
- Available in a range of grades and dimensions
- Full performance parity with conventional high‑strength steel
- Launched commercially in 2023
Volvo Cars’ headquarters, product development, marketing and administrative operations are based in Gothenburg, Sweden. The company’s global production footprint includes plants in Gothenburg, Ghent (Belgium), South Carolina (US), and Chengdu, Daqing, and Taizhou in China. R&D and design centers are located in Gothenburg and Shanghai.
About Volvo Cars
- Volvo Cars, founded in 1927, is one of the world’s most respected car brands, with sales in more than 100 countries.
- Guided by its purpose, “For life. To provide freedom to move in a personal, sustainable and safe way.” Volvo Cars aims to become a fully electric car maker by 2030 and achieve net‑zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.