Volvo Cars announces SEK 11.4 billion impairment charge due to tariffs and EV launch delays On July 14, Volvo Cars announced that it will record a one-off non-cash impairment charge of SEK 11.4 billion in the second quarter of 2025. The charge stems from revised financial assumptions related to the EX90 and ES90 platforms, following past launch delays and newly imposed import tariffs in several key markets. Despite a major software upgrade and a ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

Volvo Cars reveals low carbon footprint of new ES90 On July 10, Volvo Cars announced the carbon footprint of its new fully electric ES90. The vehicle is designed with a strong focus on sustainability. According to Volvo’s Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) report, the ES90 has a carbon footprint of 31 tonnes when charged with a European energy mix, which drops to 26 tonnes with wind energy. The vehicle’s footprint is about 50% lower than the S90 mi...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

Volvo Malaysia preparing to launch ES90 EV in 2026; no plans for 2025 S90 facelift Reported on June 18, 2025, Volvo Car Malaysia is set to launch the Volvo ES90, an all-electric sedan, in early 2026. The ES90 will be offered exclusively as a battery electric vehicle (BEV), with no internal combustion engine (ICE) variant planned. Meanwhile, the 2025 S90 facelift will not be introduced in Malaysia to replace the current S90, of which local stocks ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/20

Volvo Cars launches Abbey Road Studios Mode in EX90 models On June 17, Volvo Cars announced it officially launched Abbey Road Studios Mode, a new in-car audio experience developed in collaboration with Bowers & Wilkins and Abbey Road Studios, available in all Volvo EX90 models equipped with the optional Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity Audio system and will be delivered free of charge via an over-the-air (OTA) update in the coming weeks. The mode r...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

Smart Eye, Sweden to supply driver monitoring system for Volvo’s all-electric ES90 On March 10, Smart Eye AB announced that it is supplying its advanced Driver Monitoring System (DMS) for Volvo Cars recently launched all-electric ES90. The DMS system, featuring dual infrared cameras, continuously tracks eye movement, head position, and signs of drowsiness to help ensure drivers remain alert and attentive. The technology enhances safety by dete...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/11

Acconeer, Sweden provides radar technology for interiors of Volvo ES90 On March 5, Acconeer announced that it has provided cutting-edge radar technology for Volvo ES90. Acconeer’s sensors enable full-cabin occupant sensing. The radar can accurately detect micro-motions down to the subtle rise and fall of a baby’s breath. Beyond the cabin, Acconeer’s radar sensor enhances convenience with seamless, hands-free trunk access.  Based on Acconee...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/07

Luminar technology selected for new electric Volvo ES90 On March 5, Luminar announced that its technology will be equipped in the new Volvo ES90, which is slated for production later in 2025. This marks the second Volvo car model to feature Luminar’s technology, following the successful launch of the automaker’s flagship SUV, the Volvo EX90, which is now being delivered to customers. “The Iris lidar on ES90 will complement an advanced set o...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/06

Volvo Cars unveils all-electric ES90 On March 5, Volvo Cars unveiled the all-new electric Volvo ES90. The vehicle is available for order in selected market in Europe, with other markets to be added later in 2025 and into 2026. The vehicle is built on our SPA2 architecture and is based on the Volvo Cars Superset tech stack, which features a single set of hardware and software system for all future electric models. The vehicle measures 5,000 mm in...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/05

Volvo Cars new ES90 to feature Breathe adaptive charging technology On February 27, Breathe Battery Technologies, a battery performance company, announced that its adaptive charging technology will be equipped with Volvo Cars’ new software defined ES90. With the integration of Breathe’s adaptive charging software, the new ES90 will achieve a 20-minute charge time from 10% to 80%, reducing charging time by up to 30%. Based on Breathe Battery ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/28

Volvo announces all-new ES90 to feature 800V technology On February 26, Volvo announced the upcoming debut of the fully electric ES90, featuring its new 800V technology for faster charging and improved efficiency. This advanced system allows the ES90 to add 300 km of range in 10 minutes at 350-kW charging stations, while its total driving range reaches up to 700 km under the WLTP cycle. The 800V system enhances performance by reducing heat genera...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/27

Volvo Cars unveils first look of new fully electric ES90 On February 20, Volvo Cars unveiled the first look of its all-new fully electric Volvo ES90, which is scheduled to be launched on March 5, 2025. The ES90 is Volvo's first car with a dual NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin setup, making it the most powerful Volvo Car in core computing. With 508 trillion operations per second of computational power, it manages AI-driven safety, car sensors, and battery e...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/20

Volvo Cars forecasts challenging 2025 amid market challenges On February 6, Volvo Cars announced that it expects the automotive market to remain weak in 2025, due to the multitude of competitive and geopolitical challenges. The company plans to release five new or updated models in 2025. It is focusing on cost control, prioritizing cash protection and inventory management while still investing in its future. The company is currently at the peak ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/06