On September 21, 2022, Volvo gave a sneak peek into their next generation pure electric flagship SUV – the EX90, adding a new flagship vehicle to its lineup which already includes the S90, V90, and XC90. Today, the Volvo EX90 had its global debut.
In terms of exterior design, the Volvo EX90 from the SPA2 platform is exactly what everyone expected, even resembling a hybrid of the XC90 and the CONCEPT RECHARGE which toured nationally a while back.
With enclosed front-face design, the new car shares similarities with the current XC40/C40 RECHARGE models, representing the family-style front-face of Volvo’s pure electric era.
The headlight of EX90 is quite impressive, as the headlights can “blink” like human eyes, and the daytime running lights can move up and down to reveal the headlight assembly. I first saw this design in CONCEPT RECHARGE in early September and thought it was just a concept car exhibition. Unexpectedly, the design was directly carried over to the production car. Is the lighting factory changing hands?
The side lines of EX90 are very similar to XC90, and they have a visually solid and robust appearance. They are almost carved out of the same mold. The large wheel hub and the golden ratio design make EX90 look very harmonious without losing its sense of strength.
As previously revealed, EX90 is equipped with a 1,550 nm laser radar on the roof, with a maximum detection distance of 250 meters and an angular resolution of 0.06° × 0.06°. This performance index is very similar to that of the NIO ET7 equipped with the Faicon laser radar.
The computing platform of the vehicle adopts a single NVIDIA DRIVE Orin chip, with a computing power of 254 TOPS. Although this technology has been widely adopted by leading Chinese electric vehicle brands such as NIO, Xpeng, and Li Auto, it is not yet popular among major international luxury brands.
In addition, Volvo attaches great importance to driver monitoring. The EX90 comes standard with the DUS in-cabin dual-camera driver perception system, which consists of one capacitive steering wheel and two cameras that can obtain driver state information and integrate it with intelligent driving algorithms.
According to official introduction, this system can detect driver fatigue, distraction, and even intoxication. When the driver’s attention is not focused, the vehicle will slow down and stop to ensure the safety of passengers inside and outside the car.
Like the XC90, the EX90 also has a 7-seater layout, but the third row is still relatively cramped, and the cargo space may not be large enough. It remains to be seen whether the pure electric EX90 will have any improvements in interior space.
The interior design of the vehicle is very similar to that of the CONCEPT RECHARGE, especially the cockpit, which directly applies the design of the concept car for mass production. The small screen behind the steering wheel is used to display driving-related information, while the 14.5-inch central control screen is responsible for vehicle control operations. This design inherits the minimalist design style of the Volvo family.
The audio system still uses the 25-unit sound system provided by Bowers & Wilkins, and it is also the first Volvo model equipped with Dolby Atmos. The Bowers & Wilkins audio system on the current Volvo S90 and XC90 can provide very shocking sound effects, and we look forward to experiencing the audio system on the EX90.
The highest power output of the Volvo is 380 kW for the dual-motor model, with two permanent magnet synchronous motors installed on the front and rear axles respectively, and a maximum torque of 910 N·m.
The battery is equipped with a 111 kWh large battery, with an expected usable capacity of 107 kWh and a wind resistance coefficient of 0.29. The official stated that the full charge range under WLTP conditions can reach 600 km. Considering it is for a high-performance 7-seater mid-size pure electric SUV, it is a good endurance record. In addition, the battery can be charged from 10% to 80% in 30 minutes.
Volvo stated that the EX90 will be produced first in the United States factory and then introduced into the domestic market with the possibility of a further price drop. We can look forward to whether the entering of the EX90 in China will bring us surprises.
In the next 10 years, Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson stated that Volvo has decided to invest in electrification, and the EX90, as a new generation of pure electric flagship SUV, will become Volvo’s beginning to challenge high-end pure electric vehicles following the XC40 RECHARGE and C40 RECHARGE.
Source: Volvo Official
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