Volvo ES90 officially unveiled, does 0-100 km/h in 4s, covers 700 km on single charge

Here it is, the sixth electric vehicle from Volvo, the ES90. Like the EX90 introduced nearly three years ago, the ES90 is a flagship model, meaning it is packed with only the best features and technologies.

But before we delve further into the topic, let’s take a closer look at the shape. Volvo has not clearly stated whether the ES90 is a sedan, fastback, or SUV but according to the automaker, it combines the best qualities of all three body types.

Design-wise, the front of the ES90 is quite similar to that of the EX90 and EX30, featuring Thor’s hammer-shaped headlights, the Iron Mark logo right in the centre, and a small intake at the bottom of the bumper.

At the back, you will see C-shaped lights that are quite similar to the tail lights of the other two EX models. More importantly though, the ES90 does come a conventional boot lid like a sedan. Instead, it gets a tailgate hatch that offers a wider opening.

The hatch provides access to a boot space of 424 litres, or 733 litres if the rear seats are fully folded down. If you need more space, there’s a 22-litre frunk that can accommodate charging cables.

As for the interior, it comes as no surprise that the ES90 follows in the footsteps of the EX90 with its minimalist concept. The centrepiece here is a 14.5-inch screen with Volvo’s new-gen infotainment system with Google built-in that allows the driver to use Maps, Assistant, and various other apps available through Google Play.

Additionally, the car also comes with a nine-inch digital driver display, a head-up display, an ambient lighting system with six themes, a four-zone climate control system, and a panoramic roof with electrochromic functionality.

For the audio system, there are three levels available, including the top-of-the-line Bowers & Wilkins system with 25 speakers (including those in the headrests and ceiling). Exclusive to this system is a special mode replicating the sounds of London’s legendary Abbey Road Studios.

The ES90 is built on the SPA2 platform and is the first Volvo car to use an 800V architecture. There are three powertrain options available, namely Single Motor, Twin Motor, and Twin Motor Performance.

As the name suggests, the Single Motor comes with a single electric motor on the rear axle. It generates a healthy 333 PS (245 kW) and 480 Nm, enabling it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds.

The Twin Motor variant has a two-motor setup that generates 177 PS (130 kW) and 265 Nm at the front axle and 272 PS (200 kW) and 405 Nm at the rear axle. With a total system output of 449 PS and 670 Nm, the car requires 5.5 seconds to reach a speed of 100 km/h.

The Twin Motor Performance also features a pair of electric motors but tuned to produce 299 PS (220 kW) and 390 Nm at the front axle and 381 PS (280 kW) and 480 Nm at the rear axle. This gives it a total output of 680 PS and 870 Nm, which reduces the century sprint to a scant 4.0 seconds.

As for the battery, the Single Motor version comes with a 92 kWh battery that provides a driving range of 650 km based on the WLTP cycle. The Twin Motor and Twin Motor Performance versions have a range of 700 km on a single full charge, thanks to a 106 kWh battery.

The Single Motor supports fast charging up to 300 kW, while the Twin Motor and Twin Motor Performance can handle a bit more power at 350 kW. According to Volvo, the charging time from 10% to 80% for all three versions is the same – 20 minutes.