Volvo EV General Discussion

[TheCracker]

Do minivans even sell anywhere outside of China and Japan anymore?

It doesn't look very Volvoy. I doubt it will ever see the light of day outside of China.

 

[ProjectWHaT]

the geely-fication of Volvo

I just hope the overall quality of Volvos do not diminish as Geely begins to have more influence over Volvo's directions

 

[Keef]

the geely-fication of Volvo

I just hope the overall quality of Volvos do not diminish as Geely begins to have more influence over Volvo's directions

Long-term reliability is my concern. There is a lot of precision that goes into Toyota genuine parts lasting a very long time for example. Volvo I don't think has had quite that reputation but certainly better than any Chinese-quality reputation.

 

[05XR8]

Minivans still sell in Australia. Imports like the Voxy and Alphard, are pretty hot too.

However, I’m not too surprised by a company that makes transport haulers.
Been a while, between drinks, since their last van though.

 

[ZEE]

I agree with Bembli (video below) that there is bad over simplicifcation of car design, while the EX30 looks ok from the outside from some nice styling ques, the interior is hideously bland and the tablet plank on the dash logic is getting so boring thanks to tesla.

Volvo's poor logic defies me so much. Explained more in the video.

 

[RacingGrandpa]

Minivans still sell in Australia. Imports like the Voxy and Alphard, are pretty hot too.

However, I’m not too surprised by a company that makes transport haulers.
Been a while, between drinks, since their last van though.
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The PV is a trooper. The Minivan is just badge engineering. It's a Zekr

 

[05XR8]

The PV is a trooper. The Minivan is just badge engineering. It's a Zekr

This is a case where the rebadge looks better than the original.

 

[RacingGrandpa]

This is a case where the rebadge looks better than the original.

It does. But Volvo has had some bad experience with badge engineering in the past (as Saab had as well)

 

[ProjectWHaT]

Sounds like the EX30 is a mess. All the important things are put into the screen, requiring multiple inputs to do anything. They pulled a VW by having only two window switches and a button to toggle between front and rear windows. It sounds like they tried to do a lot of cost savings in order to hit the low price point

Volvo EX30 review | Autocar

Volvo's small crossover arrives as its cheapest EV yet. Does this low-cost focus hinder the Swedish firm's DNA?

www.autocar.co.uk

Few other electric cars, let alone small crossovers, have the levels of agility, grip, adjustability and engagement that the EX30 offers.

And yet I cannot in any honesty recommend you buy this car. It’s tempting to put it more strongly: do not buy a Volvo EX30. As we’ll explore in the following pages, it is frustrating to use to well beyond the point of annoyance, which is such a shame given the rest of the package – the design, the style, the range and value and most of all the driving dynamics – are so strong.

 

[ProjectWHaT]

Reviews are out for the EX90

It was interesting to hear how Moto-Man disliked the driving feel of it, saying that it was plusher than Lexus. Meanwhile Rory Reid said it was engaging and fun to drive.

 

[yas]

To be fair I trust MotoMan more on this. It's a three row SUV, it should not revolve around engaging drive and gimmicks. Concentrating all controls on a screen is a deal breaker for me. It's quite quite expensive, yet saves on window controls.

 

[ProjectWHaT]

Volvo ES90

https://www.motor1.com/news/752421/volvo-es90-debut-specs/

The ES90 shares its SPA2 architecture with the EX90, but the dimensions are a tad different. The wheelbase stretches 122 inches, a bit longer than the EX90, but its overall length of 16.4 feet is a couple of inches shorter. Likewise, the ES90's 8.0 inches of ground clearance is a little less, it's a bit lower overall, and it's barely wider, at 83.5 inches mirror-to-mirror.

The ES90's cabin is rich and minimalist, with a 14.5-inch portrait center screen handling nearly all the car's functionality. That includes the four-zone climate control and 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins stereo, not to mention all the connectivity you get with Google built-in. The driver monitors all pertinent information through a narrow 9.0-inch display mounted on the steering column, ahead of the dash. A heads-up display also projects information onto the windshield. Aside from a few buttons on the steering wheel and switches for the windows, this is an entirely digital affair.

Such tech requires a strong architecture, and the ES90 delivers with an 800-volt system. Volvo says it can recharge at 350 kilowatts, gaining 186 miles of range in 10 minutes. Charging from 10 to 80 percent can happen in as little as 20 minutes, and depending on the vehicle configuration, a range of 435 miles is possible. Part of that is due to the available 106.0-kilowatt-hour battery (102.0 kilowatt-hours usable), but Volvo also says the ES90 is the most aerodynamic vehicle in the company's history, with a drag coefficient of 0.25.

The ES90 will be offered in three variations at launch. The Single Motor version features a single electric motor driving the rear wheels, powered by a 92.0 kWh (88.0 kWh usable) battery pack. Maximum output is 329 horsepower, and range per the European WLTP cycle is estimated at 400 miles. A Twin Motor ES90 adds a second motor turning the front wheels, bumping combined output to 442 horsepower. It also gets the larger battery pack and a WLTP-estimated range of 435 miles.

The most exciting variant is the ES90 Twin Motor Performance. The battery remains the same, but the combined output from the motors rises to a stout 670 hp. Volvo claims this version can reach 60 miles per hour in 3.9 seconds, though top speed is limited (like all ES90 trims) to 112 mph. Curiously, despite the added output, maximum range is still listed at 435 miles.

 

[yas]

Yeah, nothing gives a stronger "rich and minimalistic" statement than the lack of a volume knob.