Volvo has entered the minivan area with an electrical entry dubbed the EM90.

It made its debut on Sunday at an occasion in China, the place reservations can already be positioned. Volvo will provide the EM90 in extra markets however hasn’t talked about particulars. A U.S. launch is not anticipated, as patrons right here are inclined to flock to SUVs for additional seats.

Volvo stated it regarded to its high-riding Duette wagon of the Nineteen Fifties and ’60s as inspiration when designing the EM90, although there’s additionally no lacking the similarities with the Zeekr 009 minivan that debuted final 12 months. Zeekr is a sister model to Volvo throughout the Zhejiang Geely portfolio of manufacturers, and like Volvo is concentrated on high-end EVs.

Each autos use a stretched model of Geely’s SEA modular EV platform. Within the EM90, the platform helps a 116-kwh battery and a single electrical motor rated at 268 hp. Efficiency claims embody a 0-62 mph time of 8.3 seconds and the flexibility to cost the battery from 10-80% in round half-hour.

2024 Volvo EM90

2024 Volvo EM90

2024 Volvo EM90

Just like the 2024 Volvo EX90 electrical midsize SUV due on sale subsequent 12 months, the EM90 additionally options bidirectional charging. With the correct {hardware} and software program, this expertise can assist vehicle-to-grid functionality on the proprietor’s house, one thing that has the potential to scale back the proprietor’s power payments by utilizing the automobile as a battery throughout peak hours when power costs are excessive, after which recharging throughout off-peak hours. Volvo lately established the brand new enterprise Volvo Automobiles Vitality Options to cater to this market.

The EM90’s design applies fashionable Volvo styling cues to the boxy type of a minivan. The Volvo brand is illuminated for the primary time. On the rear, Volvo’s waterfall taillights have taken on a extra vertical design impressed by a metropolis’s skyscrapers, in line with the automaker. The usual wheels measure 19 inches in diameter however a 20-inch design is accessible. In each instances an aerodynamic sample is used to assist effectivity.

The within is what actually counts in a minivan and Volvo has managed to rework what would usually be a reasonably dreary surroundings into one thing that resembles a snug lounge. Six particular person seats cut up over three rows provide personalised leisure and luxury adjustment choices, and within the second row the seats additionally boast a therapeutic massage operate, particular person cooling and heating choices, in addition to built-in tables and cupholders. Audio is supplied by a 21-speaker Bowers & Wilkins system.

The EM90 is regarded as one in all six EVs destined for Volvo’s lineup by means of 2026. The others embody the 2025 EX30 subcompact crossover and EX90 midsize SUV, and sure a compact providing that could be badged an EX60, and two sedans in the identical segments as the present S60 and S90, doubtless badged ES60 and ES90.