2026 Volvo ES90

[Thinker00]

Not many Volvos on the road these days

[Lethalstrike]

On 3/4/2025 at 6:12 PM, mersaylee said:

Very sleek looking taxi...😁

I'm really not used to seeing the Lidar sensor perched on top of cars like that. But it seems to be the design trend for certain new-age EVs nowadays. And i guess that's the best position for the Lidar to scan further ahead of the car. 

[Volvobrick]

On 3/5/2025 at 1:15 PM, Lethalstrike said:

I'm really not used to seeing the Lidar sensor perched on top of cars like that. But it seems to be the design trend for certain new-age EVs nowadays. And i guess that's the best position for the Lidar to scan further ahead of the car. 

Yeah. Looks like a taxi. 

[Carbon82]

We are living in a new world, where taxi wanted to NOT look like a taxi,

yet modern / high tech car appearing to look like one.

[Carbon82]

Much like a bloated, XL Polestar 2!

• Drag coefficient(Cd) of 0.25–the best ever in Volvo Cars’ history and a competitive figure for a large sedan.
• Digital Key Plus allowing easy access to your car with Phone, Apple Watch or Android phone

On the safety front, the Swedish EV comes with an advanced array of sensors including one lidar, five radars, seven cameras and 12 ultrasonic sensors. According to Volvo, the sensor set enables the car to “see” beyond human range to avoid collisions and hazards on the road. There’s also an industry-first driver understanding system as standard, which can detect when the driver is no longer focusing on the road and step in to help.

Furthermore, the ES90 has a full-cabin occupant sensing system that ensures nobody gets left behind, especially on very hot days. Volvo says the system can sense submillimeter scale movement, such as the soft breathing of a baby, and alert the driver that there is someone in the car.

Tying all of these safety systems together is a dual Nvidia Drive AGX Orin chip configuration, which makes the ES90 the most powerful car Volvo has ever created in terms of core computing capacity, according to Anders Bell, the automaker’s chief engineering and technology officer.

[Lala81]

Whatever Volvo builds, just wait and see what zeekr can offer at a lower price point. 

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On 3/5/2025 at 7:35 PM, Lala81 said:

Whatever Volvo builds, just wait and see what zeekr can offer at a lower price point. 

Don't pin your hopes too high yet. The Zeekr 009 and X we're seeing here isn't exactly cheap compared to the Continental makes 😁

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On 3/5/2025 at 6:28 PM, Carbon82 said:

I really like the fast back rear opening. With the back seats folded down, its easier to load in bulkier items which are taller in height which would otherwise be limited by the smaller boot aperture of a traditional sedan. 

[Volvobrick]

On 3/5/2025 at 9:28 PM, Carbon82 said:

 

 

 

On the safety front, the Swedish EV comes with an advanced array of sensors including one lidar, five radars, seven cameras and 12 ultrasonic sensors. According to Volvo, the sensor set enables the car to “see” beyond human range to avoid collisions and hazards on the road. There’s also an industry-first driver understanding system as standard, which can detect when the driver is no longer focusing on the road and step in to help.

Furthermore, the ES90 has a full-cabin occupant sensing system that ensures nobody gets left behind, especially on very hot days. Volvo says the system can sense submillimeter scale movement, such as the soft breathing of a baby, and alert the driver that there is someone in the car.

Tying all of these safety systems together is a dual Nvidia Drive AGX Orin chip configuration, which makes the ES90 the most powerful car Volvo has ever created in terms of core computing capacity, according to Anders Bell, the automaker’s chief engineering and technology officer.

It's a hatch! I like. But the side profile at the hatch looks dumpy like tortoise shell. 

Maybe if got EV90 wagon then consider. 

 

Edited March 5 by Volvobrick

[Lala81]

On 3/5/2025 at 9:25 PM, Lethalstrike said:

Don't pin your hopes too high yet. The Zeekr 009 and X we're seeing here isn't exactly cheap compared to the Continental makes 😁

Can't afford Volvo or zeekr. So I'm another 大炮仙。

[mersaylee]

Just stretch a bit at the front and back...can launch a new model oredi...liddat limpeh also can be a car designer...😁

[Carbon82]

On 3/5/2025 at 9:30 PM, Lethalstrike said:

I really like the fast back rear opening. With the back seats folded down, its easier to load in bulkier items which are taller in height which would otherwise be limited by the smaller boot aperture of a traditional sedan. 

Tell me about it. I used to drive the 2nd gen Skoda Superb with twin boot setup. Loading and unloading of bulky item such as fish tank and Ikea loot is a breeze.

 

On 3/5/2025 at 9:25 PM, Lethalstrike said:

Don't pin your hopes too high yet. The Zeekr 009 and X we're seeing here isn't exactly cheap compared to the Continental makes 😁

Err just look at the price difference between the EX30 & X. That's already alot of saving.

I am wondering what will be the price for EM90 when it lands on our shore... Basing on Wearnes pricing strategy, easily >$0.5m (or even closer to Lexus LM). How much is X retailing over at Premium BEV?

 

On 3/5/2025 at 9:32 PM, Volvobrick said:

It's a hatch! I like. But the side profile at the hatch looks dumpy like tortoise shell. 

Maybe if got EV90 wagon then consider. 

Agreed that the proportion look a little weird from the C pillar.

And if you take a closer look, with the added brake lights along the side of the rear windscreen, I suspect visibility through the rear windscreen will be impacted.

Given that the car is sitting higher due to the battery pack under the chassis, the wagon would look possibly very much like a SUV, might as well as get the upcoming EX60?

 

[inlinesix]

On 3/5/2025 at 9:56 PM, mersaylee said:

Just stretch a bit at the front and back...can launch a new model oredi...liddat limpeh also can be a car designer...😁

If you are comparing against EX90, they are siblings.

Sedan vs SUV

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On 3/5/2025 at 10:08 PM, Carbon82 said:

Tell me about it. I used to drive the 2nd gen Skoda Superb with twin boot setup. Loading and unloading of bulky item such as fish tank and Ikea loot is so much easier.

 

Err just look at the price difference between the EX30 & X. That's already alot of saving.

I am wondering what will be the price for EM90 when it lands on our shore... Basing on Wearnes pricing strategy, easily >$0.5m (or even closer to Lexus LM). How much is X retailing over at Premium BEV?

 

Agreed that the proportion look a little weird from the C pillar.

And if you take a closer look, with the added brake lights along the side of the rear windscreen, I suspect visibility through the rear windscreen will be impacted.

Given that the car is sitting higher due to the battery pack under the chassis, the wagon would look possibly very much like a SUV, might as well as get the upcoming EX60?

 

Ah yes the Skoda Superb! Now that you reminded me of that car. That car was a standout imo because of it's boot design during its day. Very rare in it's segment. In fact I think it's the one and only. The next closest is probably the BMW 6 series GT but it's more of a conventional rear hatch, nothing like the twin boot of the Superb. 

EX30 and X in terms of listed price there used to be a difference as you've mentioned, but that's because of the overtrade trick that conti brands like BMW, MB, Volvo, Audi likes to do. But actual selling prices after nego both are almost neck to neck today. EX30 list price is 225k, X is 229k on SGCM now. I guess its down to which design you like better. I've asked as I kaypo and just test drove the EX30 the other day when I was at their showroom.

EM90 can forget it as Volvo says it's LHD and for China only. 

Edited March 5 by Lethalstrike

[mersaylee]

On 3/5/2025 at 11:12 PM, Lethalstrike said:

Ah yes the Skoda Superb! Now that you reminded me of that car. That car was a standout imo because of it's boot design during its day. Very rare in it's segment. In fact I think it's the one and only. The next closest is probably the BMW 6 series GT but it's more of a conventional rear hatch, nothing like the twin boot of the Superb. 

EX30 and X in terms of listed price there is a difference as you've mentioned, but that's because of the overtrade trick that conti brands like BMW, MB, Volvo, Audi likes to do. But actual selling prices after nego both are almost neck to neck today. It's down to which design you like better. I've asked as I kaypo and just test drove the EX30 the other day when I was at their showroom.

EM90 can forget it as Volvo says it's LHD and for China only. 

How's ex30 compare with the xc40...?

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On 3/5/2025 at 11:27 PM, mersaylee said:

How's ex30 compare with the xc40...?

Rear passenger space EX30 is worse compared to my current XC40 recharge. Also, you have to get used to almost all controls thru the touchscreen and no driver display in front of you ala Tesla. But they are still not as crazy as Tesla to remove indicator stalks completely.

You also don't sit as high up as the XC40, it's definitely lower. Almost like a slightly elevated hot hatch. 

What I like most about the EX30 is it's RWD, lighter and slightly more power than the XC40 Recharge. The driving feel is just zippyier. It shows as it is a platform designed to be for EV only, rather than the XC40 platform which has to be an ICE, PHEV or EV. 

Edited March 5 by Lethalstrike

[steveting99]

Where's the sun shade on the panoramic sunroof? For a premium Conti vehicle, I'm expecting one to keep the scorching sun out of the cabin. 

Wondering how will the Volvo ES90 compete with XPeng's P7+?

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On 3/6/2025 at 6:19 AM, steveting99 said:

Where's the sun shade on the panoramic sunroof? For a premium Conti vehicle, I'm expecting one to keep the scorching sun out of the cabin. 

Wondering how will the Volvo ES90 compete with XPeng's P7+?

I suspect it's already those electrochromatic glass roof already. Nowadays all the Tesla owners tint their glass roof, no biggie even without shade.