A MAJOR carmaker has unveiled its new “futuristic” EV rival to Tesla in a sneak peak preview.
Volvo’s subtle reveal came during a video that launched its separate ES90 model, the manufacturer’s first-ever electric saloon.
Volvo sneakily revealed its new model during a video for its brand new ES90 saloon[/caption]
A quick glimpse of the EX60 SUV could be seen in the clip[/caption]
The SUV is set to rival the likes of the Tesla Model Y[/caption]
During the clip, keen-eyed viewers could briefly spot the carmaker’s next newest all-electric model, based on its XC60 crossover.
Hiding under a large sheet, the rear of the brand new EX60 was spotted in a dusty pink colour.
The super quick glimpse was snuck into the ES90’s video and revealed the SUV for the first time.
It appears to look like a slightly shrunken version of the seven-seat EX90, although the rear lights seem more in line with the smaller-sized EX30.
The motor is designed to slot in perfectly as the medium-sized electric crossover between the EX30 and EX90, according to Top Gear.
Volvo will be hoping it sells well against tough competition that includes the Tesla Model Y, Polestar 2, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and countless more.
The EX60 will be the first car that Volvo will build on its next-gen SPA3 platform, although there are no words yet on what that means for its battery size or motor output.
On top of this, Volvo has said it has created something called “Superset tech stack” for the EX90.
This feature is described as being like a set of building blocks, and all subsequent Volvo EVs will utilise its same fundamental core of systems, software, and hardware.
TopElectricSUV expects the new vehicle to feature an exterior with a mixture of “modern but conventional proportions with futuristic design elements.”
The car experts also said: “[It will have] a spacious and minimalist interior, class-leading safety and ADAS features, and a frugal zero-emissions powertrain.
“Considering the powertrain and technology to be included, the EX60 is poised to be the most advanced EV coming out of Gothenburg.”
The SUV’s sneak reveal came amidst the launch of Volvo’s all-new ES90 Saloon.
With a range of up to 434 miles, it also positions itself as a major contender in the ever-growing electric car market.
The ES90 is built on Volvo’s SPA2 architecture and features 800-volt charging technology, a significant upgrade over previous models.
This allows for faster charging speeds, with the ability to add 186 miles of range in just 10 minutes.
Everything you need to know about electric cars
- How long does it take to charge an electric car?
- How much does it cost to charge an electric car?
- Will electric cars get cheaper?
- Are electric cars exempt from London’s ULEZ charge?
- How do electric cars work?
- Do electric cars have gears?
- How long do electric car batteries last?
Check out all of our latest electric car news here
The car comes with two battery options: an 88kWh version for the single-motor model, and a 102kWh battery for the twin-motor versions.
The range varies between 404 miles for the smaller battery and 434 miles for the larger one.
In terms of performance, the ES90 offers three powertrain configurations.
The base model comes with a 328bhp rear-wheel-drive setup, while the more powerful twin-motor versions deliver up to 671bhp.
The car can accelerate from 0-62mph in as little as 4.0 seconds for the high-performance variant, with a top speed of 112mph for all models.
The ES90 is also equipped with advanced computing technology, powered by dual Nvidia Orin processors.
This system is capable of handling 508 trillion operations per second, supporting Volvo’s latest active safety features and enabling future over-the-air updates.
