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Volvo (VOLCAR B:STO) said today that its new, fully electric car – the impending Volvo ES90 sedan – has new 800-volt technology in its latest electric model offering. The ES90 will be revealed globally on 5 March 2025.*
“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. “It makes our electric cars even more efficient, helps you charge your electric Volvo faster and go further on a single charge.”
The claimed benefits of an 800-volt electric system are that the battery gets charged faster, has improved overall performance, and the electric system is more efficient compared to a 400-volt system in widespread use by global automakers.
Moreover, with completely new battery management software and hardware it goes farther and charges faster than any electric Volvo before. The ES90 can add 300 kilometers of range in 10 minutes at 350 kW fast charging stations [if you can find one that is operating – AutoCrat] and offers a driving range of up to 700 kilometers under the WLTP testing cycle.**
“The ES90 also helps us make progress in other sustainability-related areas. For example, the ES90 is packed with recycled and natural materials that contribute to lower CO2 emissions in production. 29% of all aluminum and 18% of all steel used in the ES90 is recycled, while the ES90 also contains 16% recycled polymers and bio-based materials. The wood panels inside the ES90 are made from FSC-certified wood,” Volvo said.
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**Inevitable Volvo ES90 Footnotes
- The WLTP driving range of up to 700km translates to 740 km under the CLTC driving cycle in China and applies to the all-wheel drive variants with twin motor and 106 kWh battery.
- Charging times can vary and depend on various factors such as outdoor temperature, battery condition and car condition. Our charging time was based on testing at 350 kW charging facilities.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
First Glance – 800-Volt Volvo ES90
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Volvo (VOLCAR B:STO) said today that its new, fully electric car – the impending Volvo ES90 sedan – has new 800-volt technology in its latest electric model offering. The ES90 will be revealed globally on 5 March 2025.*
“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. “It makes our electric cars even more efficient, helps you charge your electric Volvo faster and go further on a single charge.”
The claimed benefits of an 800-volt electric system are that the battery gets charged faster, has improved overall performance, and the electric system is more efficient compared to a 400-volt system in widespread use by global automakers.
Moreover, with completely new battery management software and hardware it goes farther and charges faster than any electric Volvo before. The ES90 can add 300 kilometers of range in 10 minutes at 350 kW fast charging stations [if you can find one that is operating – AutoCrat] and offers a driving range of up to 700 kilometers under the WLTP testing cycle.**
“The ES90 also helps us make progress in other sustainability-related areas. For example, the ES90 is packed with recycled and natural materials that contribute to lower CO2 emissions in production. 29% of all aluminum and 18% of all steel used in the ES90 is recycled, while the ES90 also contains 16% recycled polymers and bio-based materials. The wood panels inside the ES90 are made from FSC-certified wood,” Volvo said.
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**Inevitable Volvo ES90 Footnotes
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.