In November of this year, Volvo plans to pull covers from the all-electric MPV for the global market. Although the official introduction is yet to happen, the carmaker has given a sneak peek of the EV. The upcoming model dubbed the EM90, is expected to share its foundation with Geely's multipurpose Zeekr 009 car. In the recent teaser, Volvo displayed the top view of the upcoming model, which includes a dual sunroof with a smaller portion in front and a larger unit in the back. Additionally, the teaser showcased T-shaped tail lamps and sliding rear doors as part of the model's aesthetic features. While details regarding the new MPV are currently limited, we anticipate Volvo will provide more information in the months to come. In India, the car company will introduce the C40 Recharge on September 4, 2023.
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Volvo EM90: Design and Platform
On the EM90, you could see T-shaped taillights, folding back doors, and a dual sunroof with a smaller one up front and a larger one in the back. Additionally, individual chairs in the middle row can be seen through the back windscreen. In its press statement, the automaker states that ''The Volvo EM90 is our first ever fully electric premium MPV, and is designed for you to make the most of the time spent in the car, like a Scandinavian living room on the move.''
Even though there hasn't been a formal announcement, industry reports suggest that the new model will be built on the same platform as the Zeekr 009 MPV. For those unaware, Geely is the company that owns Volvo, and Zeekr is a part of Geely. The 009 is supported by the same Geely Group SEA platform that also powers a variety of other Geely brand vehicles, including the recently released Polestar 4 and the forthcoming Polestar 5.
Volvo EM90: Global Debut
According to the official press release, the Volvo EM90 will make its debut worldwide on November 12, 2023. On the same day, Interested in China can begin placing preorders for the MPV.
Volvo C40 Recharge India Launch
The long-awaited release of Volvo's first all-electric car, the C40 Recharge, is scheduled for September 4th in our market. Following the success of the XC40 Recharge, this will be the manufacturer's second electric SUV to be launched in India. However, unlike the XC40 Recharge, the C40 Recharge is a born electric vehicle (BEV) and has been designed entirely as an electric car. This coupe-like SUV will be manufactured at the Volvo plant located in Hoskote, Karnataka.
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Mechanically, the Volvo C40 Recharge is built on the compact modular architecture (CMA) platform. For the all-wheel drive version in India, there will be a 78kWh (gross) battery pack and a 245.5bhp motor on the back axle, as well as a 157bhp motor on the front axle. The electric motors can produce a maximum power output of 402bhp and 660Nm of peak torque when working together. According to WLTP standards, this AWD variant has a range of 530 kilometers on a single charge. As a result, the C40 Recharge can go from 0 to 100km/h in 4.7 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 180km/h.
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