Volvo has produced the primary prototype of its new absolutely electrical flagship sedan which is predicted to substitute the present S90. Rumoured to be known as the ES90 and identified internally by the codename V551, information of the Swedish carmaker’s electrical car (EV) surfaced after a photograph and specs had been leaked.

As reported by Autocar and Teknikens Varld, the photograph in query was posted to Volvo’s worker intranet and confirmed members of the Volvo’s manufacturing workforce in Zhejiang gathered round an indication that learn ‘Volvo Vehicles V551 First VP Automobile Celebration’ (VP stands for verification prototype) and ‘Confidential High Secret’.

The photograph doesn’t give us a have a look at the ES90, which can compete towards fashions just like the BMW i5, Mercedes-Benz EQE and the upcoming Audi A6 e-tron. Primarily based on leaked specs, the ES90 is predicted to be underpinned by Volvo’s SPA2 platform that’s already utilized by the EX90 and Polestar 3.

The EV can be stated to be obtainable with a single-motor, rear-wheel drive setup, or a dual-motor, all-wheel drive configuration. Paired with the motor(s) is a battery with a gross vitality capability of 111 kWh (107 kWh usable) offering as a lot as 600 km with the RWD drivetrain. Different particulars point out the ES90 shall be a giant automotive, measuring in a 4,999 mm lengthy, 1,945 mm extensive, 1,547 mm tall and with a wheelbase spanning 3,100 mm.

Based on experiences, improvement of the ES90 is claimed to be partly carried out alongside Geely’s Galaxy E8 and Zeekr 007, though these Chinese language EVs are constructed on Geely’s Sustainable Expertise Structure (SEA) platform

In current months, Volvo has launched the EX30, EX90 and EM90, and the ES90 would be the subsequent mannequin to solely be provided with electrical powertrains when it debuts, reportedly in late 2025 or in early 2025. The subsequent-generation XC60 may also go absolutely electrical and is predicted this yr, however the firm has but to announce if the S60 and V60 may also go the electrical route.

Seeking to promote your automotive? Promote it with myTukar.