The wait is almost over for the highly anticipated Volvo EX90! The first shipments of Volvo Cars’ groundbreaking, fully electric flagship SUV are en route to retailers across the United States and Europe right now. Excitement is building as the initial customers are poised to receive their vehicles before the end of this month, marking a significant milestone for Volvo and the electric vehicle market. Deliveries are set to accelerate, expanding to more markets between the fourth quarter of this year and the first quarter of 2025, ensuring wider availability of this innovative SUV.
The Volvo EX90 is not just another electric SUV; it’s Volvo’s new standard-bearer, pushing the boundaries of safety, sustainable design, and human-centric technology. It’s engineered to simplify and enhance daily life, promising a driving experience unlike any other Volvo before it.
To truly test the mettle of this new flagship, Volvo subjected the EX90 to rigorous trials, pushing it to its operational limits. Jim Rowan, Volvo’s Chief Executive Officer, personally put the EX90 through an extensive road test over recent weeks. Accompanied by colleagues, he embarked on a journey across the United States, stretching from the production plant near Charleston, South Carolina, all the way to California.
Volvo EX90 electric SUV in motion, signaling its release and availability
A New Era Begins with the Volvo EX90 Release
“Based on this trip, I can confidently say that the EX90 is the best car we have ever made,” stated Jim Rowan enthusiastically. “After driving it for 950 kilometers through three states in the US, encountering diverse driving conditions and road surfaces, my impressions are overwhelmingly positive. The charging efficiency, the responsive handling, the exceptional ride comfort, the serene quietness of the cabin, the immersive sound system, the unwavering reliability, the intuitive technology, and the overall user interface – I’ve never experienced a Volvo car quite like it. The EX90 release marks the dawn of a new era for Volvo Cars, and that era is starting now.”
Adding to the chorus of positive feedback, Volvo recently offered global journalists the opportunity to experience the EX90 firsthand during a global media test drive held southeast of Los Angeles, USA. The overwhelmingly positive reception from these early experiences further underscores the EX90’s potential to redefine expectations in the electric SUV segment.
Core Technology and Smart Features Drive the Volvo EX90 Experience
The EX90 release also signifies a fundamental shift in Volvo’s technological approach, being the first Volvo vehicle powered by a core system. At the heart of the EX90’s intelligence is an in-car AI computer built on the NVIDIA DRIVE® platform. This sophisticated core system works in seamless harmony with the Snapdragon® Cockpit Platform from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., and Volvo’s own in-house developed software. This synergy powers critical vehicle functions, from advanced safety systems and infotainment to efficient battery management. The result is a driving experience that is not only more responsive but also more intuitively convenient.
Designed from the ground up as a smart and connected vehicle, the EX90 comes with Google built-in, offering a familiar and integrated digital environment. For enhanced safety, it’s equipped with a comprehensive suite of sensors, including radars, cameras, and lidar technology provided by Luminar. The continuous stream of data from these sensors, combined with a constant 5G connection and regular over-the-air software updates, enables Volvo to continuously refine the car’s features and expand its capabilities over time. The Volvo EX90 is engineered to evolve and improve alongside its owner.
Volvo EX90 interior showcasing Abbey Road Studios Mode
Sustainability and Innovation: Hallmarks of the EX90
“The Volvo EX90 embodies our vision for the future as a fully electric car manufacturer, creating vehicles that consistently improve through core computing and software updates,” Jim Rowan further commented. “It stands as a testament to our global engineering prowess and reaffirms our leadership in the ongoing technological transformation of the automotive industry.”
Built upon Volvo’s next-generation, fully electric platform, the EX90 boasts a driving range of up to 600km*, combining performance with sustainability. Volvo’s commitment to safety is evident in the EX90, designed to be their safest car to date. It incorporates next-generation passive and active safety technologies and software, informed by a network of advanced sensors.
The EX90 release introduces numerous firsts for Volvo. It’s the first Volvo to feature lidar, the first with a core computing system, and the first engineered for bi-directional charging. This bi-directional charging capability allows owners to contribute to a more stable energy grid and promote the greater use of renewable energy within society. Adding a touch of unique entertainment, it’s also the world’s first car to offer the Abbey Road Studios mode, available with the optional Bowers & Wilkins premium audio system.
Production of the EX90 commenced earlier this year at Volvo’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility just outside Charleston, South Carolina, USA. This plant, with an annual capacity of 150,000 vehicles, has seen significant recent investments, including upgrades to the body and paint shops and the addition of a cutting-edge battery pack production line. These enhancements ensure that Volvo’s US production hub is fully equipped for the launch of this new electric era.
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*Range is according to the WLTP driving cycle, achieved under controlled conditions for a new vehicle. Real-world range may vary. Figures are based on preliminary targets.
