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Volvo EX90 $80K Price-Tag Worth It? USA Debut At CES

Kitai

Jan 22, 2023 — 3 min read

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The Volvo EX90 made its North American introduction at CES this year. It was the first time the Swedish automaker debuted its new electric model in the region.

Set to come out in 2024, the EX90 will be equipped with lidar, cameras, and radar to supply data for Google's newly revealed HD map capability.

The Volvo EX90 and Polestar 3 will be the first two models available featuring Google's new technology.

The Volvo EX90 SUV is nearly ideal and its $80K price tag may be worth it. One would think the transformative headlight were design by Iron Man, this is an instant head turner. It's enough to spill your morning coffee.

Our Take: If one can justified the Tesla Model X $100K+ Price-Tag, The Volvo EX90 is the easily choice SUV buyers can make.

Boasting a 111kWh battery and two permanent magnet electric motors with 370 kW (496 hp) and 671 lb. ft. of torque, it offers exceptional power combined with the newly designed chassis for an exquisite driving experience.

The Volvo EX90 is taking safety to the next level thanks to lidar, cameras and radars which work together to get an understanding of the car's environment. To develop our assisted driving technologies further and eventually reach full autonomy, we need a method that can detect and recognise surroundings in close proximity as well as what lies ahead, beyond angles and curves.

Google HD Maps have been a long-term project with Volvo Cars and Polestar. Recently, the two car makers announced the introduction of their Google HD map technology to the Volvo EX90 and Polestar 3 - making them among the first to benefit from this highly detailed and constantly updated source of road information.

Volvo is unveiling over-the-air updates (OTA), thereby expanding the number of Google-enabled functions available in their vehicles. With this new update, owners will be able to utilise their Google Home products for tasks such as gauging fuel and battery levels, monitoring charging status, or even preheating their cars on chilly mornings.

The Volvo EX90 has set a benchmark for safety and sustainable living. Unveiled in Stockholm on November 9, 2022, the seven-seater electric SUV is rooted in Swedish design and shines a light on our international presence. Volvo plans to manufacture it in South Carolina this year.

You can configure your car when the time comes in Fall 2023, and you'll get priority access when delivery starts in early 2024 - all for under $80,000!

Volvo's EX90 is the perfect way to enjoy a greener and more sustainable lifestyle. It offers up to 300 miles of tailpipe emission-free driving with just a single charge, and can be charged from 10-80 percent in around 30 minutes. Its innovative all-electric technology is designed in-house by Volvo specialists.

Polestar And Volvo The First To Access Google New HD Maps.

The Volvo EX90 and Polestar 3, both of which are underpinned by Volvo's Scalable Product Architecture (SPA2) and utilise Google's Android Automotive operating system.

Polestar Expects To Sell 80K EV's in 2023! 60% YOY Growth

In 2023, Polestar anticipates worldwide production to rise by almost 60%, likely reaching 80,000 cars. This growth is expected to be driven mainly by strong sales of Polestar 2, and will be further reinforced in the latter part of the year with the first handovers of Polestar 3.