up 408 hp and 568 lb-ft of torque, the Performance model punches out 510 hp and 671 lb-ft and is capable of hauling its lardy 6,213 lb electric ass to 62 mph in 4.9 seconds, around a second faster.show car, and there are similarities to sister brand Polestar’s new 3, which shares its SPA2 electric platform. The relatively slippery 0.
But the concept’s main interior design themes are carried over intact, including a giant 14.5-in portrait touchscreen in the center console that is used to operate almost every function because there are very few physical buttons. Volvo says this cleaner, less cluttered layout makes the EX90 safer to drive – though you won’t have to go far to find someone who thinks the exact opposite.
Volvo is preparing to go EV-only by 2030, and the electric-only EX90 is its first big step in that direction. Not ready to switch to an EV but still want your safety fix? Then you’ll be pleased to hear thatbe refreshed and remain on sale as a PHEV, though the EX looks so much sleeker, you’d really have to hate electric cars not to pick the new car. Having said that, the Polestar 3 looks so much better than both and offers all of the same tech as the EX90.
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