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Volvo EX90 & ES90 Flagship Electric Duo Confirmed for October 12 India Launch: 664 KM Range, 517 HP & Standard LiDAR
Volvo Car India has officially confirmed that its premier bespoke electric duo—the Volvo EX90 7-seater electric SUV and the Volvo ES90 luxury electric sedan—will launch together on October 12, 2026. Serving as technological manifestos for the brand’s shift toward zero-emission luxury, both vehicles are built on a dedicated native EV architecture equipped with standard roof-mounted LiDAR, ultra-fast 250 kW DC charging, and exceptional real-world long-distance battery range.
Dedicated SPA2 Platform & 111 kWh Next-Gen Battery Architecture
Engineered from the ground up on Volvo’s dedicated Scalable Product Architecture 2 (SPA2), the EX90 and ES90 maximize packaging efficiency and battery thermal stability:
- Structural 111 kWh Battery Pack: Features advanced prismatic CATL cell chemistry with 107 kWh of usable capacity integrated directly into the floor structure to increase torsional rigidity by 50%.
- Remarkable WLTP Driving Range: The aerodynamic ES90 fastback sedan achieves an astounding 664 km WLTP range (drag coefficient of just 0.24 Cd), while the commanding 3-row EX90 SUV achieves up to 600 km on a single full charge.
- 250 kW DC Ultra-Fast Charging: Supports high-voltage DC fast charging stations, replenishing battery state-of-charge from 10% to 80% in approximately 30 minutes, adding 180 km of range in just 10 minutes.
- Bi-Directional Charging Hardware: Capable of Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) and Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) power transfer, allowing owners to run home appliances or charge electric tools during emergency blackouts.
Twin-Motor All-Wheel Drive: 517 HP and Instantaneous 910 Nm Thrust
Both flagship models boast immense dual-motor all-wheel-drive performance with seamless torque vectoring:
- Twin Motor Performance Powertrain: Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motors on both front and rear axles generate a staggering 517 hp (380 kW) and 910 Nm of torque.
- Effortless Acceleration: The 3-row luxury EX90 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in an astonishing 4.9 seconds, while the sleeker ES90 sedan reaches 100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds.
- Dual-Chamber Active Air Suspension: Continuously monitors road surface conditions 500 times per second, automatically softening dampening over sharp tarmac ridges and lowering vehicle ride height at highway speeds to minimize drag.
Comparative Technical Specifications
| Specification | Volvo EX90 (SUV Flagship) | Volvo ES90 (Sedan Flagship) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Style & Seating | 7-Seater Luxury SUV (3 Rows) | 5-Seater Executive Luxury Sedan |
| Battery Capacity | 111 kWh (107 kWh usable) | 111 kWh (107 kWh usable) |
| Peak System Power | 517 hp (380 kW) | 517 hp (380 kW) |
| Peak System Torque | 910 Nm | 910 Nm |
| Claimed WLTP Range | Up to 600 km | Up to 664 km |
| 0–100 km/h Acceleration | 4.9 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
| DC Fast Charging Rate | 250 kW (10–80% in 30 mins) | 250 kW (10–80% in 30 mins) |
| Active Safety Hardware | Roof LiDAR + 5 Radars + 8 Cameras | Roof LiDAR + 5 Radars + 8 Cameras |
| Audio System | Bowers & Wilkins 25-Speaker (Dolby Atmos) | Bowers & Wilkins 25-Speaker (Dolby Atmos) |
Luminar LiDAR, NVIDIA Supercomputing, and Scandinavian Cabin Luxury
The EX90 and ES90 mark a historic safety breakthrough by making high-precision LiDAR standard equipment across the board:
- Roof-Mounted Luminar LiDAR: Operates at a 1550 nm optical wavelength, bouncing light pulses to reconstruct a 3D millimeter-accurate point cloud of the surrounding world up to 250 meters ahead—even in pitch-black darkness, fog, or blinding glare.
- Dual NVIDIA DRIVE Orin Core Computing: Powers a centralized software architecture processing 254 trillion operations per second (TOPS), establishing an unyielding safety shield around the cabin.
- Scandi-Minimalist Cabin Design: 14.5-inch vertical central display operating Google built-in (Google Assistant, Google Maps, Play Store) over high-speed 5G, surrounded by sustainable Nordico bio-leather upholstery, wool blend textiles, and backlit birch wood veneer.
- Immersive 25-Speaker Bowers & Wilkins Audio: Features dedicated headrest-integrated speakers and Dolby Atmos spatial surround sound for an acoustic concert-hall listening experience.
Carside Verdict
Volvo’s double-barrel electric offensive with the EX90 and ES90 raises the benchmark for ultra-luxury EVs in India. Combining 664 km of usable real-world range, supercar-level 517 hp acceleration, exquisite Scandinavian interior craftsmanship, and groundbreaking standard LiDAR safety hardware, the Swedish automaker has set a monumental standard that legacy German rivals will struggle to match.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Volvo EX90 and ES90 electric models launch in India?
Both the Volvo EX90 flagship electric SUV and the Volvo ES90 electric luxury sedan are officially confirmed for a joint launch in India on October 12, 2026.
What battery capacity and driving range do the EX90 and ES90 deliver?
Both models are equipped with a massive 111 kWh battery pack (107 kWh usable). The aerodynamic ES90 sedan achieves up to 664 km of WLTP range, while the 7-seater EX90 SUV delivers up to 600 km on a single charge.
What powers the top-spec twin-motor all-wheel-drive variants?
The flagship Twin Motor Performance powertrain delivers a blistering 517 hp (380 kW) and 910 Nm of instantaneous torque, accelerating the three-row EX90 from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds.
What standard safety and sensor technologies are fitted to the EX90 and ES90?
Every vehicle features a roof-integrated Luminar LiDAR that detects obstacles up to 250 meters away in pitch darkness, supported by 5 radar sensors, 8 exterior cameras, 16 ultrasonic sensors, and NVIDIA DRIVE Orin computing.
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