Archyde.com reports that Volvo will launch at least six new electric vehicles by the end of 2026, covering each of the key segments.
Volvo introduced its first purpose-built EV, a three-row SUV called the EX90, late last year. Essentially the electric equivalent of the XC90 that has been a mainstay in the company’s lineup since 2002, the EX90 is the first step towards Volvo’s goal of having an all-electric portfolio by 2030.
More details are now emerging regarding the Swedish automaker’s transition to electric vehicles, and the EX90 will be followed by electric replacements for the XC60 and XC40 crossovers, as well as the S60 and S90 sedans.
During the EX90 reveal, Volvo also added an EX30, which will be revealed on June 15 and will be slightly smaller than the XC40 Recharge.
Sources cited by Archyde.com say Volvo’s EV offensive will also include a luxury minivan focused on Asian markets. This model, taking advantage of the fact that Volvo is 82 percent owned by the Chinese giant Geely, would be closely related to the Zeekr 009.
Unveiled last fall, the 009 sports a brutal design and offers a colossal 140.0 kWh battery that promises 500 miles of range and a dual-motor powertrain with 536 horsepower.
The 009’s luxurious cabin has three rows of seats, with prices starting at the equivalent of $74,000 in China.
The minivan, along with upcoming electric sedans, is being developed at Volvo’s Shanghai R&D center, which has grown to include a design staff of 60 and has migrated to a larger facility.
The minivan is believed to be closer to Zeekr’s (cover photo) dramatic styling, which is a key facet of many of the luxury vans popular in Asia.
Source: Archyde.com
