Volvo recently announced the EX90, a three-row EV with serious safety tech. Though the automaker only showed off one version of the new vehicle, company executives have hinted that other variants are in the works.
Speaking with Motortrend, Volvo COO Javier Varela said, "it is possible with the platform to take away seats.” A cheaper entry-level model could also use a single-motor powertrain and rear-wheel drive.
The EX90 will be Volvo’s first on its new SPA2 platform, a dedicated electric architecture with roots in the existing SPA platform that underpins the XC90. The three-row EV will also be Volvo’s first ground-up EV, as the XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge were derived from the gasoline XC40.
Much of Volvo’s pitch for the EX90 focuses on the new safety systems it carries. The SUV comes with LiDAR, eight cameras, five radars, and more. In addition to advanced driver condition monitoring and crash avoidance features, that array enables Volvo’s new Ride Pilot function. It allows hands-free and attention-free driving on the highway, making it a true Level 3 system.
The EX90 is available for reservation now and will begin production late next year for 2024 deliveries. Initial vehicles will be built in China before expanding to Volvo’s South Carolina plant in 2024.
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