Yep, Volvo is bringing back the sedan body style with its new ES90. It’s a fully electric model that will compete against the likes of the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class, featuring rear-wheel drive and a suave Swedish design inside and out.
The new model made its Australian debut this week, with a pre-production left-hand drive example shown to media for a first look. Two variants are on sale locally, including the Plus and the Ultra, with this show car showcasing the full Ultra trim.
In either case, energy is suppled by an 800V electrical system featuring a 92kWh battery and all built on Volvo’s latest SPA2 platform shared with the EX90 SUV. A single electric motor is mounted at the back for rear-wheel drive, although twin-motor setups are offered overseas.
In Australia the motor develops 245kW and 480Nm, and sees 0-100km/h done and dusted in a claimed 6.9 seconds. With a full charge, the range is listed at 554km (WLTP). All decent figures for a large sedan, although, some EV rivals offer quicker acceleration.
Inside, you’ve got a cool and calm atmosphere with quality materials throughout, with pop-up cup holders in the back, a crystal volume barrel in the front, and a floating console with lots of storage options. The top-spec Ultra comes with an outstanding 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system as well.
And up at the back, although it is a sedan-like shape, it uses a fastback hatch lid to help with versatility. Boot space is rated a 733L, which is more than what you get with most large sedans. There’s also a 22L storage box under the bonnet.
The new model is available to order now, with deliveries expected to commence by the start of 2026. See below for the starting prices (excluding on-road costs):
2026 Volvo ES90 Plus Single Motor: $88,880
2026 Volvo ES90 Ultra Single Motor: $107,990
