The Volvo ES90 has officially launched in Mzansi. Here’s how much the Swedish marque’s flagship all-electric sedan costs in South Africa…
Locally, the Volvo ES90 is exclusively available with the Swedish automaker’s Single Motor powertrain. The single electric motor setup, coupled with a 92 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, produces 245 kW and 480 N.m of torque. Volvo claims the rear-wheel-drive emissions-free sedan completes the obligatory 0-100 km/h sprint in 6.6 seconds. The top speed is rated at 180 km/h.
The Single Motor setup has a claimed energy consumption of 13.5 kWh, while an operating range of up to 755 km is on offer from a full charge. Plugged into a 350 kW DC fast charging station, thanks to the ES90’s 800 V electric architecture, 10 minutes add 300 km of range.
How much does the Volvo ES90 cost in South Africa?
The opening gambit to the three-strong local Volvo ES90 range, the Core variant is priced from R1 590 000. The Plus derivative is priced from R1 655 000. Spearheading the line-up, the Ultra model is priced from R1 795 000. Included with the pricing are a five-year/100 000 km maintenance plan and vehicle warranty of similar duration and distance, and an eight-year/160 000 km battery warranty. The package further includes a home wall box, including the installation thereof, two years of free public charging, and three years of in-car data.
- Volvo ES90 Single Motor Core — R1 590 000
- Volvo ES90 Single Motor Plus — R1 655 000
- Volvo ES90 Single Motor Ultra — R1 795 000
So, what does each level of specification include? Let’s take a “walk” through the trim grades…
Core trim includes a head-up display, four-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, electrically adjustable front seats with two-way lumbar support, a rear-view camera, and an electrically operated operated boot lid. Core spec also features adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, and cross-traffic alert.
Building on Core spec, Plus grade gains four-way lumbar support for the front seats, upgraded ambient lighting, and an electrically adjustable steering column, to name but a few additional items.
The flagship trim in the line-up, Ultra spec features massaging functionality for the front seats, electrically reclining rear pews, HD headlamps, electrochromic panoramic sunroof, and a 360-degree surround-view parking camera, to name but a few additional items.
All models feature a 14.5-inch, touch-enabled infotainment display. A 9.0-inch digital instrument binnacle is also present.