Some might say it is a sedan. Others will see a fastback, or even hints of an SUV. Volvo believes the new, fully electric Volvo ES90 carves out a new space by eliminating the compromises between those three segments, which puts it in a class of its own.
What is it?
The ES90 combines the refined elegance of a sedan, the adaptability of a fastback, and the spacious interior and higher ground clearance associated with SUVs, says Volvo about its new ES90. It is the sixth fully electric model in the line-up, joining the EX90, EM90, EX40, EC40 and EX30.
Exterior:
Look at the ES90 in profile and what immediately stands out is the car’s distinctive stance, with a slightly raised ride height to give the driver a more commanding view of the road. The flowing roofline hints at interior space but also contributes to aerodynamics.
The large and wide tailgate hatch makes it easy to load and unload the family luggage or gear for a skiing trip. The boot provides up to 424 litres of loading space. Fold down the three rear seats – which can all be folded down individually – and the loading space expands to 733 litres. The 22-litre capacity storage space at the front is perfect for the charging cables.
Interior:
Inside, the focus is on premium comfort, authentic materials and purpose-driven design. Thanks to its long wheelbase of 3.1 metres, the ES90 provides generous legroom for second-row passengers.
Six interior ambient light themes for sensory well-being and a variety of upholstery options further allow the personalising the ES90.
Added support comes from a four-zone climate system with an advanced air purifier, certified as asthma and allergy friendly. It can stop up to 95 per cent of PM 2.5 particulates from entering the cabin and remove 99.9 per cent of grass, tree and pollen allergens.
It is equipped with a new-generation infotainment system with Google built-in, which includes services such as Google Maps, Google Assistant and more apps on Google Play. The 5G-capable, seamless and responsive system is powered by the Snapdragon® Cockpit Platform from Qualcomm Technologies and is designed to provide you with all the driving-critical info you need through the 9-inch driver display and the head-up display.
The 14.5-inch centre screen display, meanwhile, gives you access to navigation, entertainment, climate, your phone and more. And to help you navigate tight parking spaces, a new 3D view supported by a 360° camera is there to support when you need it.
Power:
The ES90 has new 800-volt technology making its debut in the ES90. The ES90 can add 300 kilometres of range in just 10 minutes at 350kW fast charging stations and offers a driving range of up to 700 kilometres under the WLTP testing cycle, Volvo claims.
The WLTP driving range of up to 700km translates into 740km under the CLTC driving cycle in China and applies to the all-wheel drive variants with twin motor and 106kWh battery.
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