Volvo Brings ES90 and EX90 to Japan With 800V Tech and Long Range
Volvo's new flagship EVs introduce the SPA2 architecture and 800V technology to the Japanese market, aiming to address range anxiety with over 650 km of WLTC range.
Reporting from 1 source: ASCII.jp.
Volvo Car Japan launched the ES90 crossover and EX90 SUV on July 8, with prices from 9.79 to 13.99 million yen. Both use the new SPA2 architecture with 800V powertrain and 92-106 kWh batteries, offering WLTC ranges of 650-720 km. The vehicles also debut the HuginCore integrated control system and new driver and occupant monitoring safety features.
Volvo Car Japan launched the ES90 crossover and EX90 SUV on July 8, with prices from 9.79 to 13.99 million yen. Both adopt the new SPA2 architecture, which includes an 800V powertrain and a large-capacity battery (92-106 kWh for the ES90, 106 kWh for the EX90). The WLTC driving range is 665-720 km for the ES90 and 650 km for the EX90. The vehicles also debut HuginCore, a system that integrates and controls all vehicle functions from safety to infotainment. Volvo plans to roll out HuginCore to future models.
On the safety side, the ES90 and EX90 come with a Driver Understanding System that detects distraction and drowsiness, and an Occupant Sensing system using a 60 GHz radar to monitor the entire cabin, including the cargo area, to prevent children or pets from being left behind. The infotainment system runs on Google software with Qualcomm Snapdragon Cockpit Platforms and supports 5G communication.
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