The Volvo EX90 has made its launch debut on the ongoing Thailand Worldwide Motor Expo, with three variants of the all-electric SUV being made obtainable to clients. Whereas it was revealed to the world in November 2022, a number of delays meant manufacturing of the EX90 solely began within the first half of this yr as a substitute of the unique plan of This autumn 2023.
In Thailand, the bottom variant of the EX90 referred to as the Twin Motor Plus retails for 4.29 million baht (about RM556k) and has seven seats. This comes with a dual-motor, all-wheel drive powertrain that serves up a complete system output of 408 PS (402 hp or 300 kW) and 770 Nm, enabling a 0-100 km/h time of 5.9 seconds.
Subsequent comes the Twin Motor Efficiency Extremely which is obtainable with both seven or six seats, each priced identically at 4.89 million baht (RM647k). The outputs are greater too at 517 PS (510 hp or 380 kW) and 910 Nm, bringing down the century dash time to 4.9 seconds.
Each variants share the identical prime pace of 180 km/h (restricted as per Volvo’s deal with security) and include a nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery with an gross power capability of 111 kWh (107 kWh usable). Weirdly, the Volvo Thailand web site lists the identical vary determine of 745 km for all variants regardless of the distinction in outputs. Mentioned determine is predicated on the NEDC, with the WLTP figures talked about in the course of the preliminary debut being 600 km for the Twin Motor and 590 km for the Twin Motor Efficiency.
For charging, the EX90 helps a most AC enter of 11 kW that can get the battery from 0-100% in roughly 10 hours. DC quick charging can be supported at a peak capability of 250 kW, with a 10-80% state of cost achieved in about half-hour.
If you happen to’re interested by its measurement, the EX90 measures 5,037 mm lengthy, 1,964 mm vast, 1,744 mm tall and has a wheelbase that spans 2,985 mm. That makes it barely longer and wider than its non-EV sibling, the XC90.
As for obtainable tools, the Thailand-spec EX90 is obtainable with 20-inch wheels, LED headlamps, a panoramic glass roof, a nine-inch instrument cluster show, a 14.5-inch central touchscreen infotainment system, a 14-speaker Bose sound system and four-zone local weather management. This being a Volvo, a full complement of passive and lively security options are additionally commonplace.
Prospects that go for the costlier Extremely variants will even get to take pleasure in an air suspension system (the Plus will get an ordinary Touring setup) with adaptive damping, high-definition pixel LED headlamps with lively excessive beam, a therapeutic massage perform for the entrance seats in addition to 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins 3D sound system.
The EX90 can be slated to be launched in Malaysia, with Volvo Automotive Malaysia beforehand saying the huge SUV will arrive after the EX30 in 2024. For these contemplating the EX90 over the XC90, the EV will value extra, though not by a lot if we discuss with Thailand’s worth checklist. Over there, the XC90 Recharge plug-in hybrid begins from 4.09 million baht (RM530k) and tops out at 4.69 million baht (RM608k) – the EX90’s beginning worth is 5% extra.
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