Here’s the fast, no-fluff rundown on the Volvo ES90—Volvo’s new flagship electric fastback (S90 successor).
What it is
- A 5-door liftback luxury EV on Volvo’s SPA2 platform, positioned above EX30/EX90. Production started Sept 2025 in Chengdu, China; first EU deliveries are underway. (Wikipedia)
Powertrains & performance
- Single Motor RWD: ~329 hp (0–60 mph 6.7 s).
- Twin Motor AWD: 442 hp (0–60 5.3 s).
- Twin Motor Performance: ~670 hp (0–60 3.9 s). (Car and Driver)
Range, battery & charging
- WLTP up to ~700 km (≈435 mi), depending on spec. (Volvo Cars)
- 800-V architecture; add ~300 km (186 mi) in ~10 min at a 350 kW DC charger. Volvo’s new charging software further cuts 10–80% times. (The Verge)
- Battery options around 92 kWh / 106 kWh gross (CATL supply reported). (Wikipedia)
Size & practicality
- Roughly 5.0 m long (196.9 in) with 122.1 in wheelbase; hatchback tail for big cargo opening + front trunk.
Interior & tech
- Minimalist cabin with 14.5″ vertical center screen (Google built-in), 9″ driver display, optional electrochromic glass roof, and available Bowers & Wilkins hi-fi. (Car and Driver)
- Runs Volvo’s new Superset tech stack with dual NVIDIA Drive AGX Orin computers (508 TOPS) and OTA updates. (Volvo Cars)
Safety & driver assist
- Standard Safe Space Technology sensor suite: lidar (Luminar Iris), cameras, radars, ultrasonics; enhanced Pilot Assist and Park Pilot Assist features. (Luminar)
Positioning & price (examples)
- UK reviews list pricing roughly £69.7k–£87.9k depending on trim/options.
- U.S. rollout is complicated by tariff economics; Volvo flagged profitability/volume headwinds tied to ES90. (Reuters)
How it drives (early impressions)
- Reviewers highlight quiet, refined ride, big-car comfort, and strong performance (especially the Performance AWD). Cabin quality gets high praise. (Top Gear Italia)