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Volvo ES90 V551 106 kWh (449 Hp) Twin Motor
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Volvo ES90:
The Volvo ES90 is a battery electric executive car produced by Swedish manufacturer Volvo from 2025. It was revealed on 5 March 2025.
The ES90 is based on the SPA2 platform dedicated to Volvo high-end vehicles, such as its SUV derivative EX90 or its cousin Polestar 3, and is the second Volvo product, after the EX90, to be based on its Superset tech stack. The ES90 was the first Volvo to feature a dual Nvidia Drive AGX Orin configuration, with the computer’s abilities to perform 508 trillion operations per second. It is has 800-volt electric architecture supports fast charging, it can add 300 km of electric range in 10 minutes at 350kW rapid charging stations. The ES90 features adaptive dampening system and a dual-chamber air suspension found in the EX90....(Read more on Wikipedia)
V551 Overview:
Volvo ES90 (V551). At around 2129 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 5.5 s). The top speed reaches 180 km/h. A car with a sloping rear hatch that opens upwards, combining style and practicality. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
As a brand new 2025 model, the Volvo ES90 (V551) has not yet undergone Euro NCAP testing. However, Volvo has an industry-leading reputation for safety, and the ES90 is expected to incorporate the latest active and passive safety technologies, likely achieving a top rating once tested.
106 kWh (449 Hp) Twin Motor Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Delivers robust and responsive power, providing strong acceleration and confident performance for all driving scenarios, easily handling daily commutes and highway merges.
Fuel Economy
With the same 106 kWh battery, this variant offers an excellent balance of strong performance and substantial electric range, making it highly practical for diverse usage.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional electric range across the lineup
- • Blistering acceleration in performance variants
- • Luxurious and spacious interior with premium materials
- • Advanced safety features and driver assistance systems
- • Sleek and elegant liftback design
- • Comfortable ride quality, especially with optional air suspension
Cons:
- • Premium pricing may be a barrier for some buyers
- • Kerb weight is substantial, impacting agility slightly
- • Charging infrastructure dependency for long trips
- • Maximum speed limited to 180 km/h (112 mph)
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Volvo |
| Model: | ES90 |
| Generation: | V551 |
| Modification (Engine): | 106 kWh (449 Hp) Twin Motor |
| Start of production: | 2025 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | BEV (Electric Vehicle) |
| Body type: | Liftback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Electricity |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 5.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 5.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 180 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 4.7 kg/Hp, 211.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.2 kg/Nm, 315 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 5.2 sec |
| 100 km/h - 0: | 36 m |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2127-2132 |
| Max. weight: | 3040 |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg |
| Max load: | 908-913 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1256 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 391 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2000 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Wading depth: | 250 mm |
| Length: | 5000 mm mm |
| Width: | 1942 mm mm |
| Height: | 1546-1553 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3102 mm mm |
| Width with mirrors folded: | 2054 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2120 mm |
| Front track: | 1666-1676 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1642-1666 mm |
| Front overhang: | 891 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 1007 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 177-184 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.2 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | One electric motor drives the front wheels, one electric motor drives the rear wheels. |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 1 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 366x26 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 360x22 mm |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Wheel rims size | 20; 21; 22 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring, Air Suspension - Optional |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring, Air Suspension - Optional |
| Electric: | |
|---|---|
| Net (usable) battery capacity: | 102 kWh |
| Gross battery capacity: | 106 kWh |
| Battery technology: | Lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxides (Li-NMC) |
| Battery location: | Below the floor |
| System power: | 449 Hp |
| System torque: | 670 Nm |
| All-electric range: | 700 km |
| All-electric range (CLTC): | 740 km |
| Electric motor power: | 272 Hp @ 4700-16000 rpm. |
| Electric motor Torque: | 405 Nm @ 0-4700 rpm. |
| Average Energy consumption: | 17.1 kWh/100 km |
| Electric motor location: | Rear axle, Transverse |
| Average Energy consumption (WLTP): | 17.1 kWh/100 km |
| Electric motor type: | Synchronous |
| All-electric range (WLTP): | 700 km |
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