Video Summary
Here's a summary of the electric car review:- The car, called ES90, is intended to replace Volvo's S90 and V90 models.
- It's the first Volvo with 800-volt architecture.
- There are single motor and two twin motor versions.
- Wheelbase is 1.5 cm longer than the S90, and total length is 2 cm longer. The car is 4 cm wider and 11 cm higher.
- Volvo markets it as a “family fastback.”
- The lights feature a new Thor Hammer design.
- It’s very aerodynamic.
- The reviewer notes the disappointment over Volvo abandoning the usual Spa blind spot indicator for the new triangular hazard design.
- The door handles are integrated into the body.
- There's a 14.5-inch center screen, which runs on the Google infotainment system.
- The panoramic sunroof is standard. Also, has massage seats.
- Lidar is present.
- 7 available exterior colors.
- 4 Wheel options are available.
- Reviewer liked 22-inch wheels.
- Interior wooden inlays are back-lit at night.
- All seat options are ventilated. Bowers & Wilkins is available for the audio system.
- The reviewer didn't like the reduced rear view available.
- There's a front trunk for the charging cables.
- Luggage area is less than the XC60.
- Charging is 300 kW DC fast charging with single motor, and 350 kW DC fast charging with the twin motor. Can add 300 kilometers of range in just 10 minutes.
- Towing capacity is 1600 kg for the single motor, and 2000 kg for the twin motor.
- Production is starting in Q3 of the year, and available for testing late December.
- The car is impressive overall.
