Volvo Cars has officially commenced production of its new, fully electric ES90 for European markets—a pivotal milestone in the brand’s bold journey towards a fully electrified future. With its seamless fusion of cutting-edge technology, pioneering safety innovations and timeless Scandinavian design, the ES90 signals a transformative chapter for the marque and for the premium electric sedan segment as a whole.
A Sedan Designed for a Life in Balance
Unveiled in March, the ES90 has already been hailed as a new design icon. It elegantly marries the poise of a luxury sedan with the adaptability of a fastback and the higher ground clearance traditionally found in SUVs. The result is a versatile grand tourer that delivers space, comfort and composure without compromise.
Inside, the ES90 offers a serene, human-centred environment designed to bring modern life into perfect balance. Premium materials and an uncluttered Scandinavian aesthetic meet next-generation infotainment, ensuring every journey is both intuitive and tranquil.
Breakthrough Electric Technology
The ES90 is the first Volvo to feature advanced 800-volt technology—an engineering leap that enables significantly longer range and dramatically faster charging than any electric Volvo before it. This next-generation power architecture is paired with Volvo’s new core computing platform and Superset tech stack, ensuring the car can evolve over time through continuous software updates.
This approach allows Volvo to refine everything from battery performance to driver-assistance systems long after the car leaves the factory, keeping the ES90 at the forefront of innovation throughout its lifecycle.
Safety at the Core
True to Volvo’s heritage, safety remains the bedrock of the ES90’s design. Pioneering driver-assistance features and a robust structural architecture work in harmony with the brand’s next-gen software to protect occupants and other road users. The ES90 embodies Volvo’s enduring commitment to human-centric technology—advanced, yet always reassuring.
A Statement of Sustainability
As a fully electric vehicle with zero tailpipe emissions, the ES90 underscores Volvo Cars’ wider ambition to become climate-neutral and embrace circular economy principles. Production takes place at Volvo’s Chengdu plant using climate-neutral energy. According to the company’s July Life Cycle Assessment report, the ES90 boasts one of the lowest carbon footprints of any Volvo to date.
Orders Open—And a Global Rollout Ahead
The order book for the ES90 is now open across several European markets, with first customer deliveries expected before year-end. Availability in key Asia-Pacific markets will follow shortly thereafter, further expanding the reach of Volvo’s next-generation electric portfolio.
“The fully electric ES90 marks a major milestone as Volvo Cars steps into a new era of safety, sustainability and human-centric technology,” says Francesca Gamboni, Chief Industrial Operations Officer at Volvo Cars. “With production now underway, we’re reaffirming our commitment to a fully electrified future and proving our ability to innovate and meet customer demands.”
South African motorists can also look forward to the ES90’s arrival. “This isn’t just another electric Volvo; it’s our most advanced sedan yet, built with 800-volt charging, next-generation safety, and a design that redefines what premium electric mobility looks like,” adds Grant Locke, Managing Director at Volvo Car South Africa. “The ES90 shows where Volvo is headed—and in 2026, South Africa will see that vision on its roads.”
Defining the Next Chapter for Volvo
With its blend of refined design, technological sophistication and sustainability credentials, the Volvo ES90 stands as more than just a new model—it is a manifesto for the brand’s future. By merging the elegance of a sedan, the flexibility of a fastback and the practicality of an SUV, the ES90 is poised to set new benchmarks in premium electric mobility worldwide.
