With the global push toward electrification accelerating, Volvo Cars is steering confidently into the future with the launch of the all-new, fully electric ES90. Scheduled to enter production later this summer, the ES90 is not only a premium executive sedan — it’s a statement of sustainability and technical precision.
What sets the ES90 apart isn’t just its elegant Scandinavian design or cutting-edge 800-volt electric architecture. It’s the low-carbon blueprint behind its creation — a model that aims to redefine how premium electric vehicles are made, powered, and perceived.
A Carbon Footprint That Counts Less
According to Volvo’s third-party verified Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), the ES90 boasts one of the lowest total carbon footprints in the company’s history. Over its full life cycle — from raw material extraction to end-of-life processing — the ES90 emits just 31 tonnes of CO₂ when charged using a standard European energy mix. That figure drops further to 26 tonnes when the car is powered entirely by wind energy.
To put this in context, the ES90’s footprint is 50% lower than the S90 mild hybrid and 30% lower than the plug-in hybrid S90. It also undercuts its electric siblings, the EX40 and EC40 — showcasing not only how far Volvo has come but how the ES90 may become the benchmark for future electric luxury sedans.
Sustainability Engineered In
Volvo didn’t just electrify the S90 and call it a day. The ES90 is a clean-sheet design, developed with sustainability as a core priority. The company’s signature “clean lines, clean conscience” philosophy is evident throughout.
The ES90 is Volvo’s first model to feature an 800-volt system, enabling faster charging and higher efficiency while reducing the weight of onboard components. Aerodynamic refinements — including a class-leading drag coefficient of 0.25 — enhance range and performance, while also reducing energy consumption.
Under the skin, the ES90 makes extensive use of recycled and responsibly sourced materials:
- 29% recycled aluminum
- 18% recycled steel
- 16% recycled polymers and bio-based materials, including real FSC-certified wood trim
Inside, sustainability meets Scandinavian luxury. Customers can choose Nordico upholstery, a high-quality vegan material made from recycled PET bottles and bio-attributed content.
Blockchain Battery Passport: A World First
In a major leap for supply chain transparency, the ES90 introduces Volvo’s world-first battery passport, built on blockchain technology. This innovation allows both Volvo and future owners to track the origin of raw materials and monitor the health and history of the battery throughout its life — a move that aligns with the company’s ambition to lead not only in electrification, but also in ethical sourcing.
A Public Commitment to Informed Buyers
Volvo has been one of the most transparent automakers when it comes to sustainability. Since releasing its first fully electric model in 2019, the brand has pledged to issue a detailed LCA report for every electric vehicle it produces globally. The ES90 is now the fifth model in that series, following the EX40, EC40, EX30, and EX90.
“We go above and beyond existing legislation and have clear ambitions because that is important to us,” says Vanessa Butani, Volvo Cars’ head of global sustainability. “The ES90 represents our holistic approach to sustainability, including the circular economy, climate-neutral manufacturing, and responsible business.”
Coming Soon to European Roads
The first production-ready ES90s will begin rolling off Volvo’s climate-neutral assembly lines later this summer. The model is already available for order across 17 European markets, including Germany, Sweden, the UK, and France, with further global expansion set for late 2025 and into 2026.
With its bold combination of zero-emission driving, advanced materials, and full lifecycle transparency, the ES90 marks a significant step forward — not just for Volvo, but for the electric vehicle industry as a whole.
In a market increasingly driven by both performance and purpose, the ES90 doesn’t compromise — it leads.
Source: Volvo
