Volvo is set to launch its new fully electric ES90 model featuring 800-volt technology, marking a significant advancement in the company’s EV portfolio. The upcoming sedan will offer a driving range of up to 700 kilometers under the WLTP testing cycle and can add 300 kilometers of range in just 10 minutes at 350kW fast-charging stations.
The new 800-volt system represents a comprehensive upgrade to the vehicle’s electrical architecture, with modifications to battery cells, electric motors, inverter, charging system, and climate controls. This higher-voltage system delivers increased power efficiency while generating less heat, enabling faster charging without overheating.
“Our 800V technology marks another significant technological upgrade for our customers as we move towards full electrification,” said Anders Bell, Chief Engineering and Technology Officer at Volvo. “It makes our electric cars even more efficient, helps you charge your electric Volvo faster and go farther on a single charge.”
Volvo has developed new in-house battery management software that reduces charging time from 10 to 80 percent by approximately 30 percent, bringing it down to 20 minutes. This improvement comes partly from integrating adaptive charging software from Breathe Battery Technologies, a company Volvo invested in through its corporate venture capital arm.
Beyond performance enhancements, the ES90 incorporates sustainability features throughout its design. The vehicle contains 29 percent recycled aluminum, 18 percent recycled steel, and 16 percent recycled polymers and bio-based materials. Interior wood panels are sourced from FSC-certified forests.
The model will also include Volvo’s battery passport, a blockchain-based tracking system that provides transparency about raw materials used in battery production, including lithium, cobalt, nickel, and graphite. This system documents both the origins of these materials and the carbon footprint of the entire battery pack.
Volvo plans to reveal the ES90 to the public on 5 March, with a livestream available via the company’s website. The 700-kilometer WLTP range translates to 740 kilometers under the CLTC driving cycle in China for all-wheel-drive variants equipped with twin motors and 106kWh battery.
