Sometime in 2015, the second generation of the Volvo XC90 was introduced, and it has been ageing like fine wine. Not only that, but it is still a handsome luxury SUV after all these years. But most recently, the EX90 made its debut, which is said to be the electric-only successor of the XC90. Well, this is only speculation. The conventionally powered model that is about to go on sale soon will now soldier on for an unspecified number of years. But the question is, is the 2023 Volvo EX90 ready to take over from the XC90? Let’s find out, shall we?
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The Volvo EX90 electric SUV has been revealed now and will serve as the replacement for the XC90. This is the very first dedicated fully electric car from the Swedish brand. After months of hints and teasers, the seven-seat Volvo EX90’s details and specifications have now been confirmed. We even know that the electric car will come in two main specifications.
Both of these specifications are all-wheel-drive, dual-electric motor powertrains. They are referred to as Twin Motor and Twin Motor Performance, with each drawing power from a 111-kWh battery made up of 17 modules.
The Twin Motor comes with a total power output of about 300 kW, giving off about 770 Nm of torque. However, it uses the same 180kW/420Nm front motor as the Twin Motor Performance. Unlike the rear motor in the Twin Motor that produces about 120 kW and 350Nm, the Performance’s rear motor makes about 200 kW and 490Nm, bringing the car's total power to about 380kW and 910 Nm.
The rear motor in both variants can be decoupled from the drivetrain while coasting. Not only that, but during light acceleration, the front motor even does all the work during takeoff. The rear motor will engage with enough throttle. However, it does have the ability to be changed to a full-time AWD setting.
The EX90 has been built on the brand’s SPA2 platform, which is also being used for the upcoming Polestar 3 and 5. This platform gives the car enough space for a large battery, and it gives the car a completely flat "skateboard" arrangement, keeping mass low. This mass, which is estimated to be about 2818kg depending on the spec, is said to fit the body with about the same dimensions as the Volvo XC90. It is 5037mm long, 2039mm wide with mirrors, and about 1747mm tall.
The batteries also allow the large SUV to travel up to 600 kilometres on a single charge. This was confirmed during WLTP testing for the Twin Motor. This range is approximately 590 kilometres for the Performance edition. The SPA2 platform has some fast charge capabilities, meaning that the EX90 can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent in less than half an hour using a 250 kW DC charger.
The EX90 will be vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capable, which means that it can be used by the owners to power their homes or even other equipment, such as other EVs.
Shortly after the Volvo EX90, Volvo is planning to reveal one new electric car each year in the lead up to becoming a completely electric car company by 2030. This shift towards full-electric models is what Volvo CEO Jim Rowan means when he says that the Volvo EX90 points to the brand’s future, calling it "the start of something new." Mr. Rowan said, "The Volvo EX90 is a statement for where we are and where we are going. It’s fully electric with a range of up to 600 kilometers on a single charge, designed to further raise safety standards, the first Volvo car to be truly defined by its software, and part of a wider ecosystem, connecting to your home and your other devices. The Volvo EX90 is the start of something new for Volvo cars in many ways."
Australian details for the EX90 will not be available until closer to its expected late-2023 launch. However, you can expect the base price to creep slightly above the $100,000 mark, given that the current XC90 range starts at $92,990 before on-road costs. This range goes all the way up to $121,990 for the plug-in hybrid variant, all on an older platform.
This car comes with a lot of changes. It will be Volvo’s new flagship vehicle that will be the first to use Nordico, a material created from textiles made from recycled material. Volvo has decided to go fully environmentally friendly with this new EX90.
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