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Volvo Cars reconfirms its dedication to sustainability with new ambitions and a deal with biodiversity

Volvo Cars is increasing its sustainability technique, setting new formidable targets for 2030 and 2040. The firm can also be boosting its deal with biodiversity, and by 2025 the corporate goals to have 100 per cent of its debt linked to its Green Financing Framework or in a sustainability-linked format.

“Taking actions to combat climate change is non-negotiable and going fully electric is an important step on our pioneering journey,” says Jim Rowan, CEO of Volvo Cars. “As we move to further reduce emissions throughout our value chain, we have a responsibility to do more and address our biodiversity footprint as well as help improve people’s lives. Our updated strategy has been designed to help us do just that.”

Volvo Cars’ new sustainability ambitions for 2030 briefly:

  1. Reduce its CO2 emissions per automotive by 75 per cent (in comparison with 2018 ranges)
  2. Reduce power utilization in its operations per common automotive by 40 per cent (in comparison with 2018 ranges)
  3. Reach 30 per cent common recycled content material throughout its fleet, with new automotive fashions having at the very least 35 per cent recycled content material
  4. Reduce water use in its operations by 50 per cent common per automotive (in comparison with 2018 ranges)
  5. At least 99 per cent of all waste from its operations to be both reused or recycled

Since the discharge of the sustainability technique in 2019, Volvo Cars has made progress in the direction of its local weather motion targets. For instance, 69 per cent of firm operations are actually powered by climate-neutral power in contrast with 55 per cent in 2019, and 100 per cent climate-neutral electrical energy is now used throughout its manufacturing crops globally in contrast with 80 per cent in 2019. Additionally, Volvo Cars has lowered its CO2 emissions per automotive by 19 per cent since 2018.

Net zero greenhouse fuel emissions by 2040
Volvo Cars’ purpose now could be to achieve zero greenhouse fuel emissions by 2040. This expands upon our earlier ambitions of being local weather impartial by 2040, and clarifies the corporate’s intention to make use of carbon removals solely to mitigate any unavoidable emissions. The firm’s first precedence stays to cut back actual emissions earlier than turning to carbon removals, and it encourages its suppliers to do the identical.

This shall be underpinned by an ambition to realize 100 per cent inexperienced debt or sustainability-linked financing of property by 2025 – in recognition of the truth that finance performs a vital function in advancing sustainable growth.

2030 is a milestone 12 months for the corporate. By then it plans to be a totally electrical automotive firm whereas additionally aiming to cut back CO2 emissions per automotive by 75 per cent in contrast with its 2018 baseline. The firm believes that by a mixture of promoting solely absolutely electrical vehicles and lowering emissions by 30 per cent from each its provide chain and operations, it will likely be on observe to fulfill the CO2 discount targets.

Working in the direction of changing into a round enterprise by 2040
At Volvo Cars, embracing the round financial system has been in focus since 2019. Recycled materials already includes a bigger proportion of supplies in newer Volvo vehicles than ever earlier than. For instance, almost 25 per cent of all aluminium within the Volvo EX30 is recycled, whereas roughly 17 per cent of all metal and plastic within the automotive comes from recycled sources as nicely.

Volvo Cars goals to make use of 30 per cent common recycled content material throughout its fleet by 2030, and for brand spanking new automotive fashions launched from 2030 to comprise at the very least 35 per cent recycled content material. The firm can also be striving to make sure that by 2030, 99 per cent of all its waste is both reused or recycled in contrast with recycling 94 per cent of world manufacturing waste in 2022. 

Striving to be web optimistic and to contribute to a nature optimistic future
Volvo Cars believes in taking an entire worth chain method to its impression on biodiversity. In addition to taking motion to cut back impression, it can additionally pursue restorative actions.

To uncover how Volvo Cars’ actions have an effect on biodiversity, the corporate performed an impression evaluation utilizing manufacturing and gross sales knowledge from 2021 to estimate its annual biodiversity footprint utilizing the ReCiPe mannequin. Using the findings as a baseline, Volvo Cars is now setting a long-term ambition to attempt to be web optimistic throughout its worth chain and to contribute to a nature optimistic future.

This would require a mix of short-term and long-term measures that Volvo Cars is at present creating, akin to avoiding and lowering the impacts of its worth chain, designing a programme for restoration and conservation actions inside ecosystems the place it operates/sources from, and dealing along with provide chain companions to ascertain consciousness on biodiversity points.

Help shield folks’s lives inside and past the worth chain
Volvo Cars needs to have a optimistic impression on society. The firm has, for instance, taken steps to assist shield folks by specializing in its damage price (LTCR). The present damage price (LTCR) is 0.07, an industry-leading effort, however the purpose is to additional scale back the office damage price to 0.02 by 2030. Throughout its worth chain, Volvo Cars can also be working arduous to assist safeguard human rights by risk-based due diligence processes to hint, determine, assess and tackle human rights dangers.

Together with like-minded companions, Volvo Cars appears ahead to unveiling new social and environmental initiatives within the 12 months forward, aimed in the direction of serving to shield folks and the planet.

The small print

  • On throughout its fleet by 2030: this refers to all fashions at present being produced at the moment.
  • On web optimistic throughout its worth chain: aiming in the direction of web optimistic implies that Volvo Cars will take actions to keep away from and scale back its impacts, in addition to interact in restoration and regeneration of nature to the extent that it positively balances its destructive impacts.
  • On nature optimistic: Volvo Cars’ purpose to contribute in the direction of nature optimistic means that it’ll not solely purpose to be web optimistic, but additionally purpose at repeatedly lowering its destructive impression relative to a 2021 baseline. 
  • On damage price (LTCR): damage price (LTCR) is outlined because the variety of work and occupational accidents reported with at the very least sooner or later sick depart, divided by hours labored and multiplied by 200,000.
  • On risk-based due diligence processes to hint, determine, assess and tackle human rights dangers: risk-based due diligence processes carried out globally to evaluate the potential or precise antagonistic impression and prioritise actions to stop, stop, mitigate and treatment recognized human rights violations. The processes ought to fulfil upcoming EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and its human rights compliance programme. This features a accountable sourcing administration system aiming to introduce a formalised and constant course of to proactively handle human rights and environment-related dangers in Volvo Cars’ provide chains for all its recognized Raw supplies of concern (RMOC).
  • On along with like-minded companions: current examples on this area are Volvo Cars’ monetary and in-kind help to Save the Children and UNICEF’s Ukraine response and collaboration with Girls Who Code.
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Volvo Cars stories new international gross sales document in 2023

Volvo Cars units a brand new international gross sales document as the corporate stories full-year gross sales of 708,716 vehicles throughout 2023, a rise of 15 per cent in contrast with the total 12 months of 2022. 

The all-time-high gross sales document is an illustration of Volvo Cars’ robust electrified product portfolio together with a extra stabilised provide chain.

Volvo Cars additionally noticed a big improve in gross sales for its electrified vehicles. Last 12 months, Volvo Cars bought 113,419 absolutely electrical vehicles, a rise of 70 per cent in contrast with 2022, and 152,561 plug-in hybrid vehicles, which was a ten per cent improve in contrast with 2022. Sales of absolutely electrical vehicles accounted for 16 per cent of all Volvo vehicles bought globally throughout 2023. 

For the month of December, Volvo Cars bought 76,015 vehicles globally, a rise of 5 per cent in contrast with the identical interval in 2022. 

European gross sales reached 294,794 vehicles throughout 2023, a rise of 19 per cent in contrast with 2022. Volvo Cars’ line-up of Recharge vehicles, with a completely electrical or plug-in hybrid powertrain, accounted for 59 per cent of all of the vehicles bought within the area final 12 months.

Volvo Cars’ US gross sales for 2023 amounted to 128,701 vehicles, up 26 per cent in contrast with the total 12 months of 2022. The variety of Recharge vehicles bought elevated by 28 per cent and accounted for 28 per cent of all vehicles bought within the US in the course of the 12 months.

Sales in China grew 5 per cent in contrast with 2022, leading to 170,091 vehicles bought throughout 2023. Overall, gross sales of Recharge vehicles grew 26 per cent in the course of the January-to-December interval. 

For 2023, the Volvo XC60 was the top-selling mannequin with gross sales reaching 228,646 vehicles (2022: 195,338 vehicles), adopted by the XC40 with whole gross sales of 200,670 vehicles (2022: 169,206 vehicles), and the XC90 at 107,549 vehicles (2022: 97,130 vehicles).

             
 

December

December

Jan-Dec

Jan-Dec

  
 

2023

2022

Change

2023

2022

Change
             

Europe

34,726

33,407

4%

294,794

247,413

19%

Recharge

18,933

22,661

-17%

172,575

135,714

27%

 – Fully electrical

8,920

10,579

-16%

75,476

45,690

65%

 – Plug-in hybrid

10,013

12,082

-17%

97,099

90,024

8%
             

China

15,944

16,950

-6%

170,091

162,322

5%

Recharge

1,715

1,933

-11%

15,356

12,215

26%

 – Fully electrical

249

777

-68%

3,281

2,999

9%

 – Plug-in hybrid

1,466

1,156

27%

12,075

9,216

31%
             

US

13,609

11,111

23%

128,701

102,038

26%

Recharge

3,232

3,202

1%

35,657

27,909

28%

 – Fully electrical

686

1,132

-39%

13,609

7,308

86%

 – Plug-in hybrid

2,546

2,070

23%

22,048

20,601

7%
             

Other

11,736

11,195

5%

115,130

103,348

11%

Recharge

4,581

4,030

14%

42,392

29,514

44%

 – Fully electrical

2,415

2,100

15%

21,053

10,752

96%

 – Plug-in hybrid

2,166

1,930

12%

21,339

18,762

14%
             

Total

76,015

72,663

5%

708,716

615,121

15%

Recharge

28,461

31,826

-11%

265,980

205,352

30%

 – Fully electrical

12,270

14,588

-16%

113,419

66,749

70%

 – Plug-in hybrid

16,191

17,238

-6%

152,561

138,603

10%

 

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Volvo EX30 excels as Carwow Car of the Year

  • All-new, absolutely electrical EX30 provides to its spectacular awards tally, topped the Carwow Car of the Year 2024
  • The small SUV “smashes it out of the park” with its all-round excellence
  • EX30 additionally ‘highly commended’ within the Outstanding EV class, together with the forthcoming EX90 massive SUV within the Most Anticipated New Car class, and Volvo Cars within the Brand of the Year class

The all-new, absolutely electrical Volvo EX30 continues to take pleasure in an distinctive debut awards season, reaching all-round acclaim because the Carwow Car of the Year 2024.

The small SUV triumphed from among the many a whole bunch of vehicles reviewed by Carwow previously 12 months for its vastly widespread and influential shopper on-line channels. Carwow operates YouTube’s largest automotive channel, with greater than eight million subscribers, and a web site that helps 1000’s of motorists select the precise automobile yearly.

Mat Watson, Carwow Chief Content Officer, declared: “Volvo has smashed it out of the park. The little EX30 is the most effective all-round electrical automobile – and the most effective automobile all-round – that I’ve pushed all 12 months, and it’s priced to attraction to the pinnacle as a lot as its design and driving expertise attraction to the center.

“It has bags of character, drives really nicely, is efficient and is one of the most affordable small electric SUVs you can buy. There’s loads of space in the front, and it is really good at soaking up bumps for a relaxing and comfortable drive. It is a persuasive argument for anyone thinking about going electric.”

In addition to the EX30’s general success, the mannequin was extremely counseled within the awards’ Outstanding EV class, whereas its much-anticipated sister mannequin, the forthcoming EX90 absolutely electrical massive SUV, was likewise extremely counseled within the Most Anticipated New Car class. To seal the model’s all-round success, Volvo Cars collected an extra excessive commendation within the Brand of the Year class.

The awards had been decided by the Carwow content material staff, making use of their many years of expertise in assessing vehicles to assist consumers make the only option. Their judgement considers the complete spectrum of shopping for and proudly owning, together with worth, efficiency, effectivity, consolation and practicality, along with particular qualities and improvements that make the most effective fashions stand out from the group.

Nicole Melillo Shaw, Volvo Car UK Managing Director, mentioned: “Once again, the EX30 has proved its strength in depth, demonstrating how it goes further than being an exceptional, practical and – importantly – keenly priced fully electric car to offer qualities that make it an all-round winner. Carwow’s prestigious award is a wonderful affirmation of our efforts to ensure Volvo Cars leads the premium market into this exciting new era of electrified motoring.”

The EX30 and EX90 are key gamers in Volvo Cars’ ambition for 50% of its worldwide new automobile gross sales to be absolutely electrical by the mid-2020s and to be a completely electrical automobile maker by 2030.

For extra info on the Volvo EX30, and to make use of the web configurator, please go to www.volvocars.co.uk

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Volvo EX30 wins Electrifying.com’s Car of the Year award for all-round excellence and designed-in sustainability

  • All-new Volvo EX30 collects each Small Family Car and general Car of the Year honours within the 2024 Electrifying.com Awards
  • Fully electrical small SUV is recognised for its all-round buyer enchantment and deal with sustainability
  • EX30 is accessible to order now, with first UK buyer deliveries in early 2024

The all-new Volvo EX30 has been topped Electrifying.com’s Car of the Year for 2024.

Announced as we speak, the award recognises the EX30’s all-round capability and enchantment, in addition to Volvo Cars’ deal with sustainability in each side of the automotive’s growth, design and efficiency.

Electrifying.com’s judging panel additionally bestowed the Small Family Car of the Year award on the EX30.

Ginny Buckley, Electrifying.com founder and CEO, stated: “With a cool Scandi design, generous equipment levels and a price that undercuts the competition, the EX30 is a great package that we predict will be a big hit with buyers. But as the electric experts, what stands out for us most about this car is that it’s been designed and manufactured with sustainability at its heart, something that sets it apart from the pack.”

The EX30 is an object lesson in effectivity and sustainability, not simply when it comes to efficiency from its superior battery electrical powertrain, however throughout the automotive’s total lifecycle. With the smallest carbon footprint of any Volvo automotive up to now, it marks an vital development in Volvo Cars’ progress in direction of changing into a carbon-neutral enterprise by 2040 and having a 100% electrical automotive vary by 2030.

Nicole Melillo Shaw, Volvo Car UK Managing Director, stated: “We could not have hoped for a better start for the EX30. Electrifying.com’s expert assessment of our new small fully electric SUV is much welcomed as independent validation of a fantastic car, along with the efforts we are investing in delivering real change and a more sustainable motoring future.”

Available to order now, the EX30 can journey for as much as 296 miles on a single cost and presents a DC fast-charging time of simply 26 minutes (10 to 80% battery cost). First UK buyer deliveries are anticipated in early 2024.

For extra info on the Volvo EX30, and to make use of the net configurator, please go to www.volvocars.co.uk

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Volvo Car UK opens its most environmentally-friendly showroom at flagship multi-million-pound site in Elstree

Volvo Car UK has revealed a new flagship multi-million-pound showroom, Volvo Cars North West London, in Elstree.

Volvo Car UK and Endeavour Automotive, the site’s operator, have invested a combined £8 million in the facility.

The site, which opens today, offers new and used car sales, servicing, MoT inspections, and repairs.

Volvo Cars is dedicated to becoming a climate-neutral company by 2040 and a fully electric car maker by 2030. As part of this commitment, the new Elstree showroom is the most sustainable Volvo site in the UK and has been designed to exceed Volvo’s new Volvo Retail Sustainable Experience (VRSE) standard.

The site boasts a 178kW solar panel system installed on the building’s roof, which is expected to reduce CO2 by 25 metric tons a year and produce enough renewable energy to fully charge almost 2,100 electric vehicles. Any excess energy will be sent to the grid to support local needs, demonstrating Volvo’s commitment to the Elstree community.

The showroom also features a 5,000-litre rainwater harvesting system, designed to capture enough water to clean nearly 600 cars or fill 1,100 baths a year. Additionally, the building is equipped with high-efficiency heat-recovery-based heat pumps for warmth and efficient LED lighting throughout.

To accommodate Volvo’s expanding electric car range, the facility offers 33 electric car charging outlets, including eight ultra-fast DC charging points.

The showroom includes bespoke digital displays with energy-efficient direct-view LED technology, laser projection, and touchscreens beside each display car, enhancing the consumer experience with visual motion and interactivity.

Furthermore, there is a Volvo signature lounge area with luxurious Scandinavian furniture, providing a comfortable environment for customers. The site also offers Volvo Personal Service, a streamlined, paperless service to car owners that halves waiting times, ensuring an outstanding consumer experience.

Nicole Melillo Shaw, Managing Director at Volvo Car UK, stated, “We’re thrilled to have officially opened the UK’s most sustainable Volvo retailer. This marks an incredibly exciting new chapter for Volvo Car UK, with a focus on sustainability and electric vehicles. The convenient location inside the M25 makes it perfectly placed to serve consumers across a wide area. We’re confident that this new venture with Endeavour Automotive will deliver an outstanding consumer experience.”

Andrew Shackleton, Chief Executive Officer at Endeavour Automotive, added, “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Volvo Car UK to officially announce our new site open. This investment in the local area features the latest that Volvo Cars has to offer and will serve as the new head office for Endeavour Automotive, marking the start of an exciting future for the company.”

For further information about Volvo Cars North West London, visit www.endeavourautomotive.co.uk/volvo or call 01923 888999.

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All-new, fully electric Volvo EX30 is TopGear.com’s Eco Warrior of the Year

  • Volvo EX30 fully electric small SUV recognized for excellence in carbon reduction and sustainability
  • New model has the smallest carbon footprint of any Volvo car to date, with savings made throughout the car’s lifecycle – from materials and manufacturing to end-of-life disposal
  • Innovative use of recycled and renewable materials, including denim and polyester textile waste, and flax, a fibre derived from linseed plants

The Volvo EX30 has been named ‘Eco Warrior of the Year’ in the TopGear.com Awards 2023, further solidifying its position as an environmentally friendly vehicle.

At an event in London, Jack Rix, Top Gear Editor in Chief, highlighted the EX30 for its efforts in significantly reducing its carbon footprint through its manufacturing processes and materials sourcing.

This recognition reflects Volvo’s commitment to sustainability and carbon neutrality, as well as the EX30’s remarkable design and construction.

Volvo’s approach to sustainability extends beyond reducing tailpipe emissions, with a comprehensive evaluation of the entire car production process contributing to significant carbon savings. Recycled and renewable materials, including flax-derived fibres and recycled denim and polyester, are extensively utilized in the vehicle’s construction. Additionally, intelligent design features enable multiple functions with fewer materials and wiring requirements.

Nicole Melillo Shaw, Volvo Car UK Managing Director, expressed the company’s dedication to implementing wide-reaching sustainability initiatives and its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality.

As part of Volvo Cars’ electrification strategy, the EX30 plays a pivotal role in the company’s goal for 50% of its global new car sales to be fully electric by the mid-2020s, with complete electrification targeted by 2030. The EX30, with a driving range of up to 296 miles and a fast-charging time of just 26 minutes, is available for order with multiple ownership options.

For more information on the Volvo EX30, and to explore the online configurator, please visit www.volvocars.co.uk

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Volvo XC90 scores double triumph in new and used car honours

• Volvo’s top-of-the-line seven-seat SUV recognized as Used Large Car of the Year in the 2023 Car Dealer Used Car Awards

• Plug-in hybrid XC90 T8 named Professional Driver’s Luxury SUV of the Year

The Volvo XC90 has received two prestigious awards within two weeks, confirming its top-notch qualities as both a new and pre-owned purchase.

The range-topping seven-seat SUV was honored as the Used Large Car of the Year at the Car Dealer Used Car Awards and was also recognized as the Luxury SUV of the Year by Professional Driver in its plug-in hybrid form.

James Baggott, Car Dealer Editor in Chief, commented on the latest accolade, “The Volvo XC90 hugely deserves this award. It’s a true all-rounder in the family car market – it has room for seven adults, and the interior can both live up to the abuse of family life and be as plush as a limo’s. It’s also packed with tech and has top-notch safety credentials.”

Car Dealer magazine’s annual awards have been recognizing the best used car models and traders for more than a decade. Used car market expert Mike Brewer, who hosted the awards, added, “The XC90 was a trailblazer when it arrived 20 years ago, and it’s as good now as it was then. It ticks all the boxes and is a cracking used car.”

Customers interested in purchasing a pre-owned XC90 or any other car from Volvo’s range can benefit from the Volvo Selekt approved used car scheme, which provides complete peace of mind with a rigorous 150-point checking process and a comprehensive 12-month Volvo Selekt warranty for cars less than 10 years old and which have covered fewer than 100,000 miles. More details can be found at www.volvocars.co.uk/used

Professional Driver magazine’s awards focus on the best vehicles for the UK’s private hire, chauffeur and taxi industry. The Volvo XC90 T8 petrol-electric plug-in hybrid was selected over a number of electric SUVs and was highlighted for its outstanding combination of space, build quality, and a strong focus on safety.

Nicole Melillo Shaw, Volvo Car UK Managing Director, said, “These awards are an independent validation of the lasting quality that’s designed into the XC90 and all of our current models. Whether buying new or a pre-owned car, consumers can be assured that they are making the right choice.”

For more information on the XC90, please visit www.volvocars.co.uk

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The new fully electric EM90 premium MPV further expands Volvo Cars’ portfolio

Volvo’s new EM90 is a fully electric premium MPV designed to offer a comfortable living space on the move for you and your loved ones. It also aims to broaden the appeal of Volvo Cars and meet a wide range of customer needs.

The EM90 is an example of Volvo’s ability to innovate and meet specific market demands. The MPV segment has gained significant popularity, particularly in many parts of Asia, which is why the EM90 is being introduced first in China, the world’s largest car market.

Following the launch of the award-winning fully electric EX30 small SUV earlier this year, the EM90 marks the second expansion of Volvo’s model portfolio. Both the EX30 and EM90 will help Volvo reach new audiences, cover a larger share of the global automotive market, and achieve more profitable volume.

The EM90 also reaffirms Volvo’s commitment to becoming a fully electric car manufacturer by 2030. In the years to come, Volvo will introduce a complete family of new, fully electric cars, meeting customers’ expectations with zero tailpipe emissions.

This updated model portfolio not only ensures that Volvo will exclusively sell fully electric cars worldwide by 2030, a crucial part of the company’s sustainability commitments, but also serves as a step towards profitable growth and establishing Volvo as an industry leader in sustainable mobility.

“With the EM90, we’re taking Volvo Cars’ heritage and leadership in safety into the exciting new electric MPV segment,” said Jim Rowan, Chief Executive at Volvo Cars. “It allows us to tap new market demand we’ve not explored before and broadens the appeal of the Volvo brand to more people.”

A long heritage of versatility

While the MPV segment is a new venture for Volvo, the concept of versatility is not new. The Volvo Duett, introduced in 1953, was designed as a versatile and spacious car long before the MPV segment existed.

The Duett, celebrating its 70th birthday this year, remains highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts. It was popular among families and business owners in Scandinavia and the United States.

In later years, the Duett served as inspiration for Volvo’s range of estates and was an important source of inspiration for the EM90’s designers.

Whether as a practical company car or a spacious family vehicle that doubled as a sleeping space during camping trips, the Duett had a variant for various scenarios – its name, which means ‘two cars in one’, reflects its versatility.

Read more about the features in the EM90 and what it can do in this blog post.

An important new segment

The EM90 is a significant addition to Volvo’s fully electric portfolio and will bolster the company’s position as one of the fastest-growing brands in the premium pure electric segment. Although the premium MPV segment in China is relatively small at present, it holds importance. Similar to the Duett, Volvo’s EM90 premium MPV serves a dual purpose for its customers.

When not used for family trips, the EM90 can function as executive business transport, providing a comfortable interior environment for meetings and business calls. In short, for customers seeking safety and a spacious, versatile, and comfortable premium experience on the move, the EM90 offers an exciting new option.

The Volvo EM90 is initially launching in China and is now available for pre-orders in the country.

Watch the grand opening of the new EM90 with our chief executive, Jim Rowan, here.

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A space for living on the move: here’s the fully electric Volvo EM90 premium MPV

In today’s fast-paced world, finding time and space for life itself can be a challenge.

With the new, fully electric Volvo EM90 premium MPV, the goal is to create a space for living. It’s designed to be a place where you can connect, think, or simply relax; a space to spend time with loved ones, find peace of mind, and enrich your life.

The EM90 offers a premium experience that goes beyond the traditional expectations of a Volvo car. It incorporates iconic Scandinavian design, 96 years of safety heritage, ultimate comfort, and cutting-edge technology.

“It’s an age-old cliché, but there really is no place like home,” said Jim Rowan, Chief Executive of Volvo Cars. “A place to connect with your loved ones, to truly be yourself. It’s this feeling of home that inspired our new EM90, a car with room for life.”

A confident exterior with an illuminating grille

The EM90 aims to set a new standard of style in the MPV segment. Inside, it serves as your living room on the move, providing ultimate comfort and a premium experience. It incorporates Scandinavian design details that enhance the overall experience. Further details about the interior design of the EM90 can be found in this blog post.

On the exterior, the EM90 makes a grand appearance with instantly recognizable and iconic Thor’s Hammer headlights at the front. The headlights, along with an illuminated logo, create a proud and confident face for the Volvo car. The design is inspired by skyscrapers and cutting-edge immersive art, exuding high-tech, crafted precision.

At the rear, a lit-up wordmark and stylish rear light design make the EM90 stand out. The iconic Volvo vertical tail-lamps have also been evolved, drawing inspiration from the skyline of modern cities. The tail-lamp signatures extend both upward and downward, with the metal strip representing the core horizon line.

The EM90 is available in four exterior colors, inspired by the interplay between nature and light.

Competitive range and bi-directional charging

As a fully electric car, the EM90 offers a range of up to 738 kilometers under the CLTC testing cycle. It features a 116 kWh battery and an expected charging time from 10 to 80 percent in less than 30 minutes. The EM90 is powered by an e-motor with a 200kW power output, enabling an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds.

Similar to the EX90 flagship SUV, the EM90 is equipped for bi-directional charging, allowing the use of its battery as a power bank to charge other electric cars and appliances.

The EM90 comes with 19- or 20-inch aero wheels, combining engineering artistry with aero efficiency to optimize driving range.

In terms of safety features, the EM90 incorporates safe space technology designed to protect everyone in and around the car. It integrates 96 years of safety DNA and extensive knowledge based on real-world accident research into a new segment. More about the safety features in the EM90 can be found in this blog post.

An outstanding experience

Additional comfort comes through top-notch sound isolation and road noise cancellation technology, while dual-chamber air suspension and silent tires further improve the ride experience for everyone in the EM90.

All these features work together to minimize road noise, allowing for the optimum sound quality from a total of 21 Bowers & Wilkins speakers embedded in your own private concert hall on the move.

The EM90 offers cutting-edge technology designed to make life easier and more enjoyable, such as the Snapdragon® Cockpit Platforms from Qualcomm Technologies and 5G connectivity where available.

The car includes a voice assistant visualized in a refreshed Volvo avatar inside a 15.4-inch infotainment screen for the driver. Additionally, there is a high-definition 15.6-inch roof-mounted screen that folds down whenever entertainment or a business video meeting is desired. This screen also supports mobile screen projection and various third-party apps.

The multi-functional set of screens and smart surfaces in the EM90 enables a variety of in-cabin scenarios, allowing for easy transformation of the interior into a theater, meeting room, or bedroom for the rear seats with the flick of a switch or a command to the voice assistant, adjusting screens, seats, windows, air conditioner, and lighting accordingly.

Like all new Volvo cars, the EM90 will receive over-the-air software updates, providing continuous improvement over time. A digital key and remote functions via the Volvo Cars app offer easy access and control of the car.

“The Volvo EM90 is a supremely comfortable electric car with a smart cabin, fast charging, a competitive driving range, Volvo’s unique design language, and a high level of premium in every detail,” said Jim Rowan. “But far more important is what it does for you. It gives you room to connect. Room to create. Room to relax. Room for you and for those around you.”

The Volvo EM90 will first be available in China and is now open for pre-orders for customers in China.

Watch the grand opening of the new EM90 with our chief executive Jim Rowan here.

The small print

  • The driving range is estimated based on testing done according to the CLTC standard and applicable only to the China market.
  • Charging time can vary and is dependent on various factors such as outdoor temperature, battery condition, and car condition.
  • Road noise cancellation is planned to be available via an over-the-air update.
  • Vehicle to grid (V2G) functionality is subject to availability in individual markets.
  • Snapdragon Cockpit Platforms are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
VolvoCars

New Black Edition of ever-popular Volvo XC60 now on sale in the UK

• Black Edition adds unique styling to Volvo Cars’ popular XC60 mid-size SUV

• Onyx Black exterior paint finished with high-gloss black grille complete with black Volvo Cars ironmark logo, plus black rear Volvo lettering and badges

• High-gloss black 21-inch alloy wheels as standard

• Choice of two interiors: charcoal Nappa leather/textile upholstery or charcoal Nappa leather perforated and ventilated upholstery, with charcoal headlining

• Three powertrain options: B5 petrol and T6 and T8 petrol-electric plug-in hybrid

• On-the-road prices from £54,035

• Special introductory prices from £52,285 available until 27 November 2023

• On sale now, with first deliveries expected in early 2024

Volvo Car UK has introduced the Black Edition to its XC60 range, featuring an all-black design, generous equipment levels, and three powerful all-wheel-drive powertrains.

The new version is exclusively finished in Onyx Black and features additional black details to give the car its unique look. The Volvo Cars logo, lettering, model and engine emblems are all in black, as are the 21-inch alloy wheels. The all-black look adds sportiness and elegance to the premium SUV.

The dark color scheme continues in the interior with a headliner in charcoal, partial Nappa leather/textile front sports seats or full Nappa leather front comfort seats, both also in charcoal. The comfort seats feature ventilated upholstery, a backrest massage function, and electrically adjustable side support.

Extensive equipment, three engine options

The XC60 Black Edition can be combined with the two highest trim levels, Plus and Ultimate, offering supreme comfort. Features include a heated steering wheel, adjustable ambient lighting, air-purification with fine particle filtering, front and rear parking sensors, and a surround-view camera system for maneuvering in tight spaces.

The top-of-the-line XC60 Ultimate Black Edition comes with electronic air suspension with adaptive dampers, a head-up display, active bending headlights with adaptive shadow technology, a powered passenger seat, and a 1,100W Bowers & Wilkins sound system, among other features.

Three powertrains are available: the 250hp B5 mild-hybrid petrol, the T6 petrol engine with a 145hp electric motor, and the T8 with a 310hp petrol engine and the same electric motor. The plug-in hybrid versions can cover up to 47 miles on battery power alone. All versions have an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.

On-the-road prices for the XC60 Black Edition start from £54,035 for the B5 Plus, rising to £69,385 for the T8 Ultimate. Customers who order their car by 27 November 2023 will benefit from special introductory pricing, with savings of £1,750 on Plus versions and £1,000 on Ultimate cars.

The XC60 Black Edition is on sale now, with first customer deliveries expected early next year.

For more information on the XC60 Black Edition, please go to www.volvocars.co.uk

Pricing

(up to and including 27 November 2023)

XC60 B5 AWD Plus Black Edition – £52,285

XC60 B5 AWD Ultimate Black Edition – £61,565

XC60 T6 AWD Plus Black Edition – £60,055

XC60 T8 AWD Ultimate Black Edition – £68,385

(after 27 November 2023)

XC60 B5 AWD Plus Black Edition – £54,035

XC60 B5 AWD Ultimate Black Edition – £62,565

XC60 T6 AWD Plus Black Edition – £61,805

XC60 T8 AWD Ultimate Black Edition – £69,385

Note to editors

• Range according to the realistic WLTP driving cycle under controlled conditions for a new car. Real‐world range may vary.