Volvo is set to reveal an electric minivan later this year. But could such a model sell well in the US?
is getting into the game, revealing a teaser image this week for a model that will be badged EM90. The model is slated to be offered in China later this fall, but it's unlikely to go on sale outside the Middle Kingdom.In a way, Volvo's parent company had already previewed. The luxurious electric model created under one of Geely's latest brands will be offered with a choice of 116- and 140-kWh battery packs, giving it ranges of 436 miles and 511 miles, respectively.
These are CLTC cycle estimates, and are a bit rosier than what we'd expect to see from the EPA, if the agency were to test one of these in the first place.Best Electric Cars for 2023 & 2024 In dual-motor form, the Zeekr version promises 536 hp and 505 lb-ft of torque, which allow it to zip from 0 to 62 mph in 4.5 seconds. .Once the Volvo EM90 is revealed in full in November, we expect to see similar numbers, along with seating for six or seven. The minivan's second row is likely to feature two sliding captain's chairs, with middle row passengers set to be infotained by a 15.6-inch screen, while the third row will be a bench seat accessible from sliding doors on both sides.
Mass-market internal-combustion minivans in North America and Europe also have a definite price ceiling as family vehicles, not counting various luxury conversions, so a high-priced electric model with a Volvo badge is perhaps unlikely to motivate repeat EV buyers or repeat minivan buyers.
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