--- title: "Volvo’s First Minivan Is an Electric Living Room on Wheels With Odd Seating Options" description: "The upcoming Volvo EM90 is gong to be an electric minivan that is supposed to feel like a \"Scandinavian living room on the move.\"" date: "2023-08-24" modified: "2023-08-24" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/volvos-first-minivan-is-an-electric-living-room-on-wheels-with-odd-seating-options" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Volvo News" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "Van" - "Volvo" --- # Volvo’s First Minivan Is an Electric Living Room on Wheels With Odd Seating Options ![]() *Photo | Volvo* Vans are making a comeback and I couldn't be happier about it. Kia kicked off the Cool Van Revival with the stylish and immediately popular [Carnival](), Volkswagen is bringing an electric van to market with the [ID.Buzz](). And now, the Swedes are jumping in with the newly announced Volvo EM90, an electric minivan that's set to be revealed on Nov. 12. There isn't much info about the Volvo EM90 just yet, nor can we see what it looks like. The EM90 will be [Volvo's]() first electric premium minivan and it's designed to be "like a Scandinavian living room on the move." Sounds nice and comfy. Volvo only released one teaser photo of the EM90, a distant overhead shot, but it does reveal a few things. For starters, it looks long, like it will easily swallow up three rows of seating and eight adult passengers. It also seems to have the same hammer-like taillight design of most modern Volvos. The standout, though, is its roof, which features a ton of glass. There's a standard sunroof for the front passengers and then a separate, massive glass section that will provide plenty of natural light for its rear two rows. Backseat passengers shouldn't feel cramped in the back of this new Volvo. ![]() **Photo | Volvo** Volvo says to expect at least two or three different seating configurations for rear passengers. There will likely be the standard two rows of bench seats to accommodate larger families, and second-row bucket seats will also likely be an option—given that those are popular nowadays. But there's also likely going to be a third option, however, one that's more luxurious for rear passengers. This new configuration will offer just a single row of bucket seats, providing an enormous amount of legroom for those passengers. Brightening the shadows on the teaser reveals just one person in a very comfy, lounge-like chair through the massive glass roof. They're sitting right in the middle of the car, without room for seating in front or behind them. It looks like some sort of executive seating package for a more luxurious experience. The Volvo EM90 is related to its Geebly sibling the [Zeekr 009]() electric van. It will be unveiled to the public on Nov. 12 and preorders will be available to Chinese-market customers on the same day. Volvo didn't specify when or if the EM90 will be offered in other markets. *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]()