Volvo’s first all-electric MPV has a claimed range of 738km on a single charge.
Volvo has taken the wraps off the EM90 all-electric MPV, its rival to the likes of the Mercedes-Benz V-Class and Lexus LM in international markets. The Volvo EM90 is meant to be a luxurious electric MPV and has a claimed range of 738km.
- Volvo EM90 is brand’s first EV MPV
- Six-seater’s focus is luxury
- Powered by rear-mounted 272hp electric motor
Volvo EM90 interior
The prevailing priorities for the EM90 are opulence and rolling refinement, to which end it is equipped with “top-notch sound isolation and road noise cancellation technology”, together with dual-chamber air suspension and what Volvo calls ‘silent’ tyres. The EM90 will be on offer as a six-seater, with a pair of armchair-style lounge seats in the middle row and a more conventional pair behind.
The middle-row seats can slide forwards and backwards, recline electrically, and are heated and ventilated. They come with folding tray tables and individual haptic control panels for the climate control and various other functions, and a 15.6-inch screen that folds down from the ceiling can host streaming platforms, phone mirroring and meetings.
Volvo emphasises the advanced functionality of the EM90’s voice assistant, and says that with one command, “you can easily turn the interior of the EM90 into a theatre, a meeting room or a bedroom for the rear seats. Screens, seats, windows, air-conditioner and lighting will all be adjusted accordingly”.
The front of the cabin is more familiar from other new Volvo models, with a minimalist dashboard hosting a 15.4-inch infotainment screen and a separate driver display interface, and only a small selection of physical controls on the steering wheel and centre console.
Volvo EM90 range and powertrain
The EM980 is equipped with a 116kWh battery giving a range of 738km on China’s CLTC testing cycle, and capable of being charged from 10-80 percent in less than 30 minutes. The battery pack powers a 272hp motor on the rear axle, which takes the EM90 from 0-100kph in 8.3 seconds.
While Volvo’s first MPV is based on the Geely Zeekr 009 MPV sold in China, it seems that, for now, the Zeekr 009’s top-rung twin-motor powertrain – which doubles the power output and effectively halves the 0-100kph time – will not be available.
Volvo EM90 price and India availability
The EM90 will first go on sale in China. The Swedish brand has not announced where else the MPV will be sold, but did mention that the 1953 Duett estate – which is the spiritual forbearer of the EM90 – was particularly popular in the US and Scandinavia. There is no word on if and when Volvo Cars India will bring this EV MPV to our market.
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