Volvo Car Malaysia has unveiled the all-new Volvo ES90, making it the brand’s first fully electric sedan to be assembled locally for the Malaysian market.
Carrying a price tag of RM339,888, the ES90, which competes with luxury electric sedans like the BMW i5, also comes with a 2% cash rebate for the first 100 customers who place a booking between now and 31 March 2026.
The ES90 is underpinned by Volvo’s most advanced electric vehicle architecture to date, featuring an 800-volt electrical system engineered to enhance efficiency, performance and daily usability.
The high-voltage system enables ultra-fast DC charging at rates of up to 350 kW, allowing the battery to be charged from 10 to 80 percent in approximately 22 minutes. A quick 10-minute charge can also deliver up to 300 km of additional driving range.
Performance figures stand at up to 333 PS and 480 Nm of torque, while the ES90 offers a projected WLTP range of up to 651 km on a single charge. This range capability makes long-distance driving within Malaysia achievable on one charge, addressing a key consideration for electric vehicle buyers.
Built on Volvo’s SPA2 platform, the ES90 is a fully software-defined vehicle supported by the brand’s Superset technology stack. This integrated hardware and software ecosystem enables regular over-the-air updates, allowing the car to receive continuous improvements throughout its lifespan.
The ES90 will also be the first Volvo model to feature the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin computing platform. With significantly higher processing capability, the system supports advanced safety technologies, next-generation driver assistance features, AI-based functions and data-driven optimisation.
At the front, the signature Thor’s Hammer headlight design expresses a familiar yet modern Volvo identity. The rear is equally distinctive, featuring new C-shaped LED rear lamps complemented by LED lighting in the rear window, creating a unique welcome and farewell light sequence.
Customers can choose from four exterior colours, including Vapour Grey, Crystal White, Denim Blue and Onyx Black.
With local assembly, advanced electric architecture and a strong emphasis on safety, performance and refinement, the Volvo ES90 emerges as a key new contender in Malaysia’s premium electric sedan segment.
Practicality is enhanced by a large, wide tailgate hatch that makes loading family luggage or activity gear effortless. The boot offers up to 424 litres of space, expandable to 904 litres with the individually foldable 40/20/40 rear seats lowered. A 27-litre front luggage compartment provides a convenient space for charging cables.
Inside, the focus is on premium comfort, authentic materials, and purpose-driven design—true to Volvo’s Scandinavian identity. The long 3.1-metre wheelbase provides generous second-row legroom, creating an exceptionally comfortable space for adults and children alike.
Six curated interior ambient lighting themes elevate sensory well-being, complemented by ventilated Nordico upholstery in Charcoal that delivers refined comfort with a modern, sustainable edge.
A panoramic roof with electrochromic glass provides up to 99.9 per cent UV protection. At the touch of a button, passengers can adjust the glass transparency to reduce glare and increase privacy.
Added comfort comes from a four-zone climate control system with an advanced air purifier, capable of blocking up to 95 per cent of PM2.5 particulates and removing 99.9 per cent of grass, tree, and pollen allergens from the cabin.
The Volvo ES90 is also engineered for exceptional sound comfort, with ultra-low noise levels that make it one of Volvo’s quietest cabins ever. This allows occupants to fully appreciate the Bowers & Wilkins sound system, featuring 25 high-fidelity speakers delivering 1,610 watts of immersive audio throughout the cabin.
Dolby Atmos® creates a lifelike spatial sound experience, while an exclusive Abbey Road Studios mode recreates the acoustics of the legendary London recording space.
According to Patricia Yaw, Sales and Marketing Director of Volvo Car Malaysia, the local assembly of the ES90 is especially meaningful as Volvo marks 60 years of operations in Malaysia.
She highlighted that producing the brand’s first fully electric sedan locally reflects Volvo’s long-term commitment to the market, underpinned by customer confidence, engineering expertise and sustained innovation.
