The new, fully electric Volvo EX90: the start of a new era for Volvo Cars
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A true seven-seater, all-electric SUV that further raises our
standards in safety and a more sustainable lifestyle: the new Volvo
EX90 represents the start of a new era for our company in which we
set a decisive course for a fully electric future.
Starting with the Volvo EX90, we’ll reveal one new fully electric
car each year. By 2030, we aim to sell only fully electric cars, one
of the most ambitious electrification blueprints in the automotive
industry and crucial to our ambition to be a climate-neutral company
by 2040.
We revealed our new fully electric flagship SUV to the world in
downtown Stockholm today, reflecting our Swedish roots. At the same
time, reflecting our global footprint as a company, the Volvo EX90
will be built in the USA starting next year and later also in China.
By then, we aim for those two production facilities to be
climate-neutral.
A new instant classic in Scandinavian design, the Volvo EX90
defines the principle of form following function. It’s a versatile,
stylish family car with modern proportions, combined with
cutting-edge technology in core computing, connectivity and
electrification to optimise safety, efficiency and aesthetics.
“The Volvo EX90 is a statement for where we are, and where we are
going,” said Jim Rowan, our chief executive. “It’s fully electric
with a range of up to 600 kilometres on a single charge, designed to
further raise our safety standards, the first Volvo car to be truly
defined by its software and part of a wider ecosystem, connecting to
your home and your other devices. The Volvo EX90 is the start of
something new for Volvo Cars in many ways.”
Keeping you
and your loved ones safe
The standard safety in the Volvo EX90 is also higher than any
Volvo car before it. It’s designed to understand you and its
surroundings to help keep you, your loved ones and others in traffic
safe. It can also get smarter and safer over time, as it learns from
new data and receives updates.
The Volvo EX90 has an invisible shield of safety enabled by our
latest sensing technology, inside and outside. State-of-the art
sensors like cameras, radars and lidar are connected to the car’s
high-performance core computers, where NVIDIA DRIVE runs Volvo Cars’
in-house software to create a real-time, 360-degree view of the
world.
Our sensors don’t get tired or distracted. They are designed to
respond and react when you’re just a fraction too late. Our lidar,
delivered by Luminar, can sense the road in front of you, whether
it’s day or night, also at highway speeds. It can see small objects
hundreds of metres ahead, creating more time to inform, act and
avoid. The sensors also contribute to improve the reliability and
overall performance of our assisted driving function Pilot Assist,
with a new steering support while changing lanes.
Inside, our invisible shield of safety also looks out for you.
Special sensors and cameras, powered by our own in-house developed
algorithms, gauge eye gaze concentration. The technology allows the
Volvo EX90 to understand when you’re distracted, drowsy or otherwise
inattentive, beyond what has been possible in a Volvo car to date.
It’ll alert you, first softly nudging, then more insistent. And
if the unthinkable happens, and you fall asleep or are taken ill
while driving, the Volvo EX90 is designed to safely stop and call
for help.
Finally, thanks to the state-of-the-art sensor set including
lidar, the Volvo EX90 is the first Volvo that’s hardware-ready for
unsupervised driving in the future.
Technology
with a purpose
A core system – powered by NVIDIA DRIVE AI platforms Xavier and
Orin, Snapdragon® Cockpit Platforms from Qualcomm Technologies and
in-house developed software by Volvo engineers – runs most of the
core functions inside the car, from safety and infotainment to
battery management. The end result is a more responsive and
enjoyable experience inside the car.
In other words, your Volvo EX90 won’t be just a new car, it will
be a highly advanced computer on wheels. Even better, just like your
smartphone or your laptop, the Volvo EX90 is designed to get better
over time, thanks to regular over-the-air software updates.
By combining the state-of-the-art computing power from
Snapdragon’ Cockpit Platforms with the visualisation capabilities of
Unreal Engine, the 3D tool developed by Epic Games and used to power
some of the world’s largest games, to give you lightning-fast
computing power and high-quality graphics on the in-car screens and
head-up display.
A 14.5-inch centre screen is your gateway to one of the best
infotainment systems on offer, with Google built in. Google apps and
services including hands-free help from Google Assistant, Google
Maps navigation and more of your favourite apps on Google Play all
come built in. The displays in the Volvo EX90 help you keep your
eyes on the road by offering you the right information at the right
time. The Volvo EX90 will also be compatible with wireless Apple
CarPlay.
Thanks to the standard 5G connection where available, it’s never
been easier to install the apps you need on your home screen and
enjoy highly intuitive navigation. You can also stream your
favourite music through the new, reference-quality Bowers & Wilkins
audio system featuring Dolby Atmos as a Volvo-first, plus head
rest-integrated speakers for immersive sound.
The Volvo EX90 will also come with phone key technology as
standard. Your smartphone serves as your car key and automatically
unlocks the car and starts a personal welcoming sequence as you
approach. Your personal profile will also be loaded automatically as
you enter the car.
All of this technology comes together in one of the most pleasant
and elegant car interiors on the market, full of natural and
responsibly-sourced materials. That interior composition also
reflects our sustainability ambitions, such as being a fully
circular and climate-neutral company by 2040.
Supporting a
more sustainable lifestyle
With its brand new, in-house developed fully electric technology
base, the Volvo EX90 is your perfect companion for a more
sustainable family lifestyle. Delivering up to 600 kilometres of
tailpipe emission-free driving range on a single charge, according
to the WLTP test cycle, it charges from 10 to 80 per cent in around
30 minutes.
The initially available twin-motor all-wheel drive version is
powered by a 111kWh battery and two permanent magnet electric motors
together delivering in its performance version 380 kW (517 hp) and
910 Nm of torque. In combination with the brand new chassis, this
creates a great and smooth driving experience.
The Volvo EX90 contains approximately 15 per cent of recycled
steel, 25 per cent of recycled aluminium as well as 48 kilogrammes
of recycled plastics and bio-based materials, which corresponds to
around 15 per cent of the total plastic used in the car – the
highest level of any Volvo car to date.
Finally, the Volvo EX90 is our first car with all the necessary
hardware to enable bi-directional charging. It’s a technology
whereby you can use your car battery as an extra energy supply, for
example to power your home, other electric devices or another
electric Volvo car. We plan to make bi-directional charging
available in the future, starting with selected markets.
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Described
features might be optional and the availability of the features and
services mentioned above may differ between markets.
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Charging and
range figures are preliminary and derive from estimates and
calculations performed by Volvo Cars for Volvo EX90 and these
outcomes are not guaranteed. Preliminary range figure is for the
initially available twin-motor all-wheel drive version (300Kw/408
hp). Preliminary range varies for other trim levels. The driving
range and energy consumption under real conditions vary depending on
driving behaviour and other external factors. Charging times can
vary and are dependent on factors such as outdoor temperature,
battery temperature, charging equipment, battery condition and car
condition. Car certification pending.
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