Aiming to set a new standard of style in the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) segment, Volvo has finally whipped the wraps off the EM90, an all-electric people-mover.
The EM90’s emissions-free powertrain comprises a 200 kW electric motor, coupled with a 116 kWh battery. When plugged into a DC fast-charging station, the latter, Volvo says, is expected to offer a 10 to 80 per cent charging time of “under” 30 minutes. The all-electric range is a claimed 738 km (on the CLTC cycle). According to the carmaker, the EM90 sprints to 100 km/h from a standstill in 8.3 seconds.
In addition, like the firm’s flagship SUV, the EX90, the EM90 is equipped with all the necessary hardware to enable bi-directional charging. This feature allows the owner to use the EM90’s battery to charge other electric vehicles and appliances. (As a reminder, Volvo recently launched a new Energy Solutions business, which will offer energy storage and charging-related technologies, such as bi-directional charging, and services.)
“It’s an age-old cliché, but there really is no place like home,” said Jim Rowan, chief executive of Volvo Cars. “A place to connect with your loved ones, to truly be yourself. It’s this feeling of home that inspired our new EM90, a car with room for life.”
Inside, the EM90’s cabin has been treated with “top-notch” sound isolation and road noice cancellation technology. Interior and ride comfort are further enhanced thanks to dual-champer air suspension and “silent” tyres. The latter items are wrapped around aero wheels, available in sizes ranging from 19 to 20 inches. According to Volvo, “all these features work together to minimise road noise.”
Continuing with the interior, the EM90 features, among other items, a 15.4-inch infotainment system and a 15.6-inch screen, the latter of which folds down from the roof. A 21-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system is included.
“With the EM90, we’re taking Volvo Cars’ heritage and leadership in safety into the exciting new electric MPV segment,” said Rowan. “It allows us to tap new market demand we’ve not explored before and broadens the appeal of the Volvo brand to more people.”
