Volvo returns to saloon sector with electric ES90
| 6 March 2025, 23:21
Volvo is returning to the saloon sector with a new electric replacement for the S90. The ES90 will be the first Volvo car with 800V technology to give a longer range and faster charging.
The ES90 is the sixth electric Volvo to join the range, joining the EX90, EM90, EX40, EC40 and EX30. And it is likely to be joined in due course by an EV90 estate version.
There are three motor and battery combinations on offer, two of which are all-wheel drive and one rear-wheel drive. The RWD version has a 92kWh battery, whereas the dual-motor cars get a 106kWh pack.
As a result, the dual-motor car has the longest range, up to 435 miles on a charge – more than key rivals including BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz EQE.
The use of 800V technology means the ES90 can add 190 miles of range in just 10 minutes at 350kW fast charging stations, and offers a driving range of more than 435 miles under the WLTP cycle.
The ES90 is a hatchback rather than a booted saloon. The boot provides up to 424 litres of loading space. A 22-litre ‘frunk’ at the front is perfect for the charging cables.
A long wheelbase of 3,100mm means the ES90 provides extremely generous legroom for second-row passengers. Interior finishes are highly customizable with a variety of upholstery and lighting options.
The ES90 also comes with a panoramic roof that provides UV protection of up to 99.9%. This has an electrochromic option, allowing the occupants to adjust the transparency of the roof glass.
The driving position is minimalist, with a central14.5in portrait touch screen and a smaller digital panel above the steering wheel. dominating the dashboard. There are barely any physical buttons.
The Volvo ES90 is available for order now in most major European markets, including the UK, with deliveries scheduled for early 2026. UK prices will start at £69,950 for the RWD Plus version.
