The ES90 will be joined by a facelifted version of the ICE-powered S90 sedan
February 26, 2025 at 06:32
- Volvo’s electric flagship sedan, the ES90, will debut on March 5, followed by a facelifted ICE-powered S90.
- The ES90 will have the highest core computing capacity, longest range, and fastest charging among Volvos.
- The teasers reveal a familiar silhouette with an aerodynamic roofline and split taillights.
Volvo is gearing up for the launch of the all-new fully electric ES90 that will take place on March 5. The software-defined sedan will be the most powerful Volvo ever in terms of core computing capacity, and promises to offer a driving range of over 700 km (435 miles). Meanwhile, the company is also updating the S90 sedan, ensuring an ICE option remains available alongside the new EV.
Following the original teaser from last year, Volvo has shared additional photos of the ES90, revealing an unconventional split taillight arrangement at the back. Despite the classic three-box sedan silhouette, the EV features additional LEDs on the sides of the rear window, complementing the main taillights in the traditional position.
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Earlier teasers have showcased the ES90’s sleek roofline, familiar greenhouse, flush door handles, and a roof-mounted LiDar. The front end is expected to resemble the EX90, featuring Volvo’s signature “Thor’s hammer” LED headlights.
Longer Range And Faster Charging
Volvo has confirmed that the ES90 will be fitted with an 800-volt system, giving it the longest range and the fastest charging times among its EV lineup.
Besides offering an estimated WLTP range of over 700 km (435 miles), the battery pack of the ES90 will be compatible with 350 kW charging and feature new battery management software. As a result, it will be able to gain 300 km (186 miles) of range in just 10 minutes of charging, while a 10-80% charge will be completed in 20 minutes.
Volvo ES90 Official Teasers
Volvo also mentioned that the electric motors will be lighter, without getting into details about the combined power output.
In terms of sustainability, the ES90 will use recycled and natural materials in its production. Furthermore, the company will be transparent about the source of the rare metals used in the battery pack, and its carbon footprint.
Advanced Tech Under the Hood
The ES90 is built on the SPA2 architecture that’s already used by the EX90, although the new SPA3 platform will debut with the EX60 in 2026. The electric sedan is set to be the first Volvo to feature a dual Nvidia Drive AGX Orin setup, giving it the highest core computing capacity in the brand’s lineup. This configuration will also be introduced in the EX90, with existing customers receiving a complimentary upgrade.
The system supports AI-based active safety features and sensors, contributing to Volvo’s “Safe Space Technology“. In terms of sensor hardware, the ES90 will be equipped with one LiDar, five radars, eight cameras, twelve ultrasonic sensors, and an “advanced driver understanding system inside the car”.
As with the mechanically-related SUV, the electric sedan will feature the Volvo Cars Superset tech stack – including hardware and software modules and systems – that will eventually be applied in the automaker’s entire EV lineup. Software updates will allow the ES90 to “continuously evolve and improve over time” in the areas of safety, connectivity, and performance.
The Volvo S90 Is Getting A Facelift
Alongside the ES90, Volvo is developing a heavily updated version of the ICE-powered sedan, one of five new products planned for 2025. Leaked photos reveal a complete redesign of the front and rear ends, giving the classic model a fresh, modern appearance. Originally launched in 2016 with a minor update in 2020, the S90’s facelift extends its lifecycle as an alternative to Volvo’s growing electric lineup.
It remains unclear whether the V90 estate will also receive the new redesign. Last month, Volvo announced plans to introduce “meaningful upgrades” for two of its existing models in 2025, one of which is the recently facelifted XC60.
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By extending the lifecycle of its older ICE-powered models, Volvo is providing alternative options alongside its growing electric lineup, especially after stepping back from its goal of becoming an EV-only brand by 2030. This approach was also used with the recently facelifted XC90 flagship SUV, which remains available alongside the fully electric EX90.