Volvo Signs EM90's Presence, First Electric MPV Car

Teaser Volvo EM90. (Doc. Volvo Cars)

JAKARTA - The development of the electric vehicle industry is very fast with a number of manufacturers from all over the world competing to strengthen this trend through the launch of new products.

In addition to Chinese brands that play a major role in electric vehicle competitions, European automotive manufacturers are also preparing to enter this market, and one of them is Volvo.

The Swedish automotive company has a long-term plan to present the latest Electric Vehicle (EV) series. Volvo has designed a roadmap for launching more electric vehicle models by 2030, which is likely to become an integral part of Volvo's EV lineup.

Through images posted on its official website on Thursday, August 24, Volvo provided an early overview of their first electric-powered premium MPV car, named Volvo EM90. The car offers a wide dimension and comfortable space, specially designed for those who spend a lot of time in the car. EM90 is claimed to have the same comfort as Scandinavian-style living rooms.

Despite only displaying the top of EM90, the image provides clues regarding the car's design. Volvo shows one panoramic and Sunroofed roof with the back part exposed, adopting the latest lighting design from other Volvo models.

According to a report from Motor1, Thursday, August 24, EM90 is based on Zeekr 009, a luxury MPV produced by Geely, a Chinese producer. Volvo, as it is known, has been part of Geely's group since 2010.

If this news is true, Volvo EM90 has a length dimension of 5,209 mm, width of 2,024 mm, height of 1,867 mm, and wheel distance of 3,205 mm. With a 2+2+2 seat configuration, this MPV weighs up to 2 tons.

Volvo EM90 will make its global debut on November 12, 2023 and will soon open a pre-order period for consumers in China.

Currently, Volvo has marketed several of its electric vehicles, including hybrid models, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV). They also plan to expand their environmentally friendly product lines.

Volvo will soon present C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge in the global market. In addition, they will also convert existing models into electric vehicles, including EX90.

In addition, Volvo recently introduced EX30, a very efficient compact SUV at a more affordable price. In the United States, Volvo EX30 sells for 36,145 US dollars, or around IDR 543.5 million, including shipping costs.