Volvo presented the expected EX90, his new electric SUV. The car retains the characteristics that the Swedish brand has already accustomed us to, such as space, luxury and comfort. However, it also stands out with a technology demo that promises take the safety of your car and its passengers to the next level. To do this, she teamed up with companies such as NVIDIA, Qualcomm and Luminar.
But that’s not all, as the Volvo EX90 is also one of the pillars of an overall electrification strategy that the automaker hopes to achieve by 2030. The company has announced that it will be building one new electric vehicle per year, starting with the unveiled model. Wednesday.
As for the SUV itself, it is a seven-seat vehicle built on the new SPA2 architecture. It has two electric motors capable of developing power equivalent to up to 496 horses, which is distributed to all four wheels thanks to its all-wheel drive. As for acceleration, they promise to accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 4.7 seconds. Not bad for a car weighing more than 2800 kilograms.
Powered by a 111 kWh battery, it can reach 300 miles or about 482 kilometers in the Performance version. The “regular” model will travel about 600 kilometers on the WLTP cycle.
In addition, Volvo EX90 supports fast charging, which, according to the manufacturer, can charge the battery from 10 to 80% in just 30 minutes. But the Swedes do not stop there, because. equip your new car with bi-directional charging. This means that homeowners will be able to use the battery power to power their home or even feed electricity into the grid. It will only be available in “select markets” though.
EX90, Volvo’s new electric SUV
Inside, a 14.5-inch vertical touchscreen stands out as a command center. In addition, it features a 25-speaker audio system designed by Bowers & Wilkins and is the brand’s first device to support Dolby Atmos. Meanwhile, in terms of connectivity, it will be compatible with 5G networks. As far as software is concerned, It will ship from the factory with Android Automotive.although it will also be compatible with Apple CarPlay over the air.
As we mentioned in the first lines, the Volvo EX90 is also equipped with remarkable technological equipment. And a good part is reserved for the security department. The new electric SUV includes 8 cameras, 5 radars, rooftop lidar and 16 ultrasonic sensors..
The automaker is talking about an “invisible protective shield” designed to take care of passengers. Two of the cameras will be responsible for monitoring the state and attention of the driver, and the lidar will detect and report obstacles of various sizes on the road.
“Special sensors and cameras, based on algorithms developed by us, measure gaze concentration. This technology allows the Volvo EX90 to recognize when you are distracted, sleepy or inattentive. Something that goes beyond what was possible in a car. date. […] And if the unexpected happens and you fall asleep or fall ill while driving, the Volvo EX90 is designed to stop safely and call for help.”
Interestingly, the Volvo EX90 will include Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Cockpit technology for the main screen and HUD (Head-up display). While graphics on the main screen They will run on Unreal Engine from Epic Games.something unprecedented in the automotive industry.
On the other hand, the electric SUV introduces the NVIDIA Drive artificial intelligence platform. He will be responsible for a potential autonomous driving system called Ride Pilot. The latter will initially be offered in limited locations such as California and by subscription. Unless, of course, he gets the approval of the regulators.
Price and availability
All in all, Volvo EX90 will go on sale only in the USA, and details about its international availability are unknown. The company mentions that the car will initially be built in North America, but will later be built in China as well.
Your price will start below $80,000 for a “well-equipped” version, the company said. Buyers can reserve the car from today, with deliveries starting in early 2024.
Source: Hiper Textual
