“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.

**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