--- title: "Volvo Is Building a Flagship Electric Sedan to Join the EX90 SUV" description: "Volvo's newly teased ES90 executive electric sedan looks to have the Mercedes S-Class square in its sights." date: "2024-09-04" modified: "2024-09-04" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/volvo-is-building-a-flagship-luxury-electric-sedan-to-join-the-ex90-suv" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Volvo News" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "luxury" - "sedan" - "Volvo" --- # Volvo Is Building a Flagship Electric Sedan to Join the EX90 SUV ![]() During today's reveal of the new [Volvo XC90](), the Swedes teased another new car—one that will sit atop the entire brand's model range. It's a flagship electric sedan, and it's called the ES90. Information is scarce but Volvo teased the model in a video presentation, only showing off its silhouette and name. However, some leaked details courtesy of *[Autocar]()* may paint a more complete picture. The [Volvo]() ES90 is said to be about 16 feet long, which is almost the length of a [Mercedes S-Class](), and it will be built on the same electric architecture that underpins the EX90 SUV. Like most EVs, the ES90 should offer two powertrains: single-motor (rear-wheel drive) and dual-motor (all-wheel drive). And it should have the same 111-kWh battery pack as the EX90. [![]()]() [![]()]() [![]()]() In the EX90 SUV, that dual-motor powertrain makes 402 horsepower and 568 lb-ft of torque. There's also a Performance model that makes 510 horsepower and 671 lb-ft. While nothing is confirmed, it's safe to expect similar powertrain offerings for the ES90. Judging by the teaser photos, the Volvo ES90 has a Polestar-y shape to its roofline, with a chunky C-pillar and short rear deck. I'm also seeing a little bit of Volkswagen Phaeton, too. Taking into account the space between the back of the rear door and the C-pillar, there seems to be tons of rear headspace, as well as room to recline pretty far, as you can in most big executive luxury cars. So expect rear seat luxury to match rivals like the S-Class, [BMW 7 Series](), and Lexus LS. The ES90 could also be built in China, at a plant owned by Volvo's parent company Geely, per *Autocar*. However, it should be a global-market sedan, sold in Europe and North America as well. There's no word on when to expect the ES90, but if Volvo's already teasing a production-spec design, we could see the final product sometime next year. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()