Volvo Cars began production of its hotly awaited fully electric flagship sedan. The Volvo ES90, at its Chengdu, China plant. This milestone is a key moment in Volvo’s endeavor to electrify its model range and advance sustainability. Deliveries to customers in Europe will begin later in 2025. With the Asia Pacific region—India included—following closely.
Volvo ES90: Combining Elegance, Space, and Versatility
The ES90 was created to span several vehicle segments. Combining the sleek beauty of a sedan, versatility of a fastback, and roominess of SUVs. The combination provides:
- A contemporary, Scandinavian exterior with aerodynamic, flowing lines
- A raised road height for commanding views of the road and functionality
- A very spacious interior designed for comfort and convenience
Through the combination of these attributes. The ES90 offers a compromise-free driving experience. Suitable for today’s sophisticated electric vehicle customers seeking both form and function.
Groundbreaking Electric Technology
Volvo premieres its first-ever application of 800-volt battery architecture on this model, which enables:
- Super-fast charging, with a maximum of 186 miles (300 km) range addition in only 10 minutes
- A WLTP-approved driving range of approximately 434 miles (700 km), ranking among Volvo’s longest-range EVs
- Improved energy efficiency and battery life
ES90 is driven by the latest SPA2 platform and Volvo’s proprietary Superset tech stack. Which includes NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin chips with huge computing capabilities. This underpinning enables the vehicle to be upgraded with continuous over-the-air software updates. For enhanced safety, battery life, and user experience over the years.
Volvo ES90: Safety and Sustainability in its DNA
Faithful to Volvo’s long heritage of safety innovation, ES90 is filled with:
- Advanced autonomous driving technology
- Various sensors, cameras, and radar systems to help keep occupants and pedestrians safe
- Software that continues to improve and add safety features after purchase
- Further, Volvo prioritizes sustainability in the ES90:
- Built at a climate-neutral Chengdu factory powered by 100% renewable energy
- Contains recycled content and circular economy thinking
- Has one of the lowest carbon emissions in Volvo’s range through a life cycle assessment
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Volvo ES90: Market Outlook and Competition
Out for pre-order now in several European markets. The ES90 is expected to give Volvo’s EV range a boost in the face of tough competition. It will compete with high-end electric sedans such as the Mercedes-Benz EQE, BMW i5, Tesla Model S, and in China, the BYD Han EV. Volvo’s mix of Scandinavian style, cutting-edge technology, safety, and sustainability. Puts the ES90 in a class of its own in this competitive market.
ELCTRIK Speaks
The introduction of the Volvo ES90 is ushering in a new era not just for Volvo. But for the electric vehicle industry as well. Designed to provide sophisticated luxury with functional utility and state-of-the-art technology. This innovation also supports Volvo’s vision of a future that is climate-neutral, electrically fully charged. It reinforces the company’s position as a leader in sustainability and automotive innovation.
