The new Volvo ES90 is so good, but SO ANNOYING!

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Is the brand-new Volvo ES90 the ultimate Scandinavian electric cruiser, or should you conserve your money and buy a BMW i5 or Audi A6 e-tron instead? Join Mat Watson as he takes a proper look around Volvo's brand-new all-electric flagship saloon!

We're putting the ES90 through its paces to see if it has what it takes to top the high-end executive EV class. From its ultra-sleek fastback style to its blazing 800-volt architecture that provides rapid charging speeds from 10% to 80% in simply over 20 minutes, we check all the current tech, have a look at the rear legroom, and do a proper 0-60mph launch test!

So, should you purchase it, consider it, short-list it, or just plain prevent it? Let's discover!
Beginning UK rates for the Volvo ES90 start at ₤ 67,560 for the Single Motor Extended Variety version, but you can head over to Carwow to compare dealership deals and save much more cash off the on-the-road rate! Authorities WLTP figures reveal an outstanding electric range covering from 398 miles on base designs up to a huge 432 miles on greater battery specs.

What makes the ES90 so special is that it is Volvo's very first purpose-built electric high-end saloon, moving away from their usual SUV line-up to provide an aerodynamic fastback constructed on a next-generation platform. Underneath the smooth body, it includes dual NVIDIA computing chips driving Google-built-in software and Volvo's newest safety suite.

Other unbelievable highlights include an available Twin Motor Performance setup draining as much as 680hp for a blistering 0-62mph time of simply 4.0 seconds. Inside the cabin, you get a high-end lounge experience including an enormous 3.1-metre wheelbase for limo-like rear legroom, an optional electrochromic scenic glass roofing system that dims at the touch of a button, a readily available 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins system with Dolby Atmos, and complete bi-directional charging ability.

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Chapters:
00:00 Volvo ES90 Top Characteristic & Emphasizes
01:19 0-60mph Acceleration Test
01:49 Brake Test From 60mph
02:14 Style
04:04 Interior
06:52 Rear Seats
08:59 Boot
10:59 Front Boot
11:26 Bothersome Functions
13:24 Cost
14:43 Town Driving
18:06 Freeway Driving
18:59 Handling
19:51 Verdict

Comments

73 responses to “The new Volvo ES90 is so good, but SO ANNOYING!”

  1. @N4F3REMIX Avatar
    @N4F3REMIX

    Why is there always false colours in the thumbnail? 👀

    1. @SabawoonKhan-b8i Avatar
      @SabawoonKhan-b8i

      Same question ❓

    2. @JakisRandomegg Avatar
      @JakisRandomegg

      Bright colored cars get more clicks

    3. @saiiyajn Avatar
      @saiiyajn

      Click Through rate, catches the eye, makes people click. Matter of fact they A/B test multiple thumbnails with different colors

    4. @N4F3REMIX Avatar
      @N4F3REMIX

      @saiiyajnjust goes to show how most people would prefer these colours instead of all the greys

    5. @legolord08 Avatar
      @legolord08

      It’s more attractive in brighter colours. They can’t control which colour car they’re given. No big deal.

  2. @mjthewildcard Avatar
    @mjthewildcard

    Matt matching with the car and grass😂

    1. @Attila-i9d Avatar
      @Attila-i9d

      😂 The grass is straw already…

    2. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      ​@Attila-i9di thought for a split second, the grass is coloured in two tone.

  3. @dad_jokes_4ever226 Avatar
    @dad_jokes_4ever226

    0:19: The wife’s got the same button …..

    1. @aussie2uGA Avatar
      @aussie2uGA

      Bravo 👏 😂

    2. @munesubishi6191 Avatar
      @munesubishi6191

      im still looking for my wifes one 😢

    3. @ECHLN Avatar
      @ECHLN

      Proof?

    4. @TheClumsySpectre2 Avatar
      @TheClumsySpectre2

      How is this not top comment?!

    5. @jaakkot5440 Avatar
      @jaakkot5440

      Buahahahahah 😂😂😂

  4. @FranciscoAguilar-u8g Avatar
    @FranciscoAguilar-u8g

    It’s Like The Electric Version Of The Polestar 1

    1. @finbarrsheehan8304 Avatar
      @finbarrsheehan8304

      Or… a Volvo version of the polestar 2?

    2. @actuallyzandman001 Avatar
      @actuallyzandman001

      @finbarrsheehan8304 imo both ps1 and ps2 are an entirely different class of vehicle, ps1 is more sporty ps2 is way less luxurious and smaller. the Volvo EC40 is the closest Volvo has to the ps2, I believe that they are the same platform even.

    3. @robturnbull85 Avatar
      @robturnbull85

      @actuallyzandman001 Having spent some time in XC40s for work and owned two Polestar 2s, I find the Polestar to be far better than the XC. The google based system is also much more reliable and better to use than the system shown here as well. It does have the exact same issue of picking up erroneous speeds via the camera though.

    4. @Brian-om2hh Avatar
      @Brian-om2hh

      @finbarrsheehan8304 Polestar were originally Volvo concept cars. The Chinese bought the concept and put it into production…

    5. @davidanderson391 Avatar
      @davidanderson391

      @Brian-om2hh​ that’s not true. Volvo decided to spin off Polestar Performance AB as a standalone EV brand. The 40.1 and 40.2 were developed as future Volvo models – the .1 becoming the XC40 and the .2 becoming the Polestar 2 both using the Volvo CMA platform. It had nothing to do to with being “bought by the Chinese”. Volvo is already 80% owned by Geely and Volvo also owns about 20% of Polestar. Polestar itself is about 66% Geely owned.

  5. @ChelseaCFC77 Avatar
    @ChelseaCFC77

    Why don’t you guys ever show what the car and lights look like during the night time?

    1. @Techtinkerer3D Avatar
      @Techtinkerer3D

      They probably only get to review the car for limited time

    2. @EatGuaBao Avatar
      @EatGuaBao

      Really wish they’d show all the crazy lights modern cars have, especially in this class.

    3. @fug33 Avatar
      @fug33

      because they they would have to pay their crew overtime in order to film that..also who wants to come to a job during the night (after you already finished working that day) just so they could get footage of car lights?

    4. @EatGuaBao Avatar
      @EatGuaBao

      @fug33They can use a parking garage.

    5. @fug33 Avatar
      @fug33

      ​@EatGuaBaoif there are any available where they film..

  6. @CryinOwl Avatar
    @CryinOwl

    Surely blacked out glass at the back is great for hiding things (kids’ tablet for instance), and sun glare and heat build up? Ok, not good practice, but I’ve felt less worried about leaving things in the back with tinted windows, than without.

    1. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      And also on special sun glare built for the car especially.

    2. @Sheila-i3d Avatar
      @Sheila-i3d

      Exactly! Rear windows should definitely be blacked out as much as possible

  7. @pmpbuhgm Avatar
    @pmpbuhgm

    @6:34 that was just blooming hilarious.

  8. @JustLiesNOR Avatar
    @JustLiesNOR

    I hate all the touchscreen only interfaces, and now they even make you press a button on the touchscreen to open the glovebox? THE GLOVEBOX?!?

    1. @AlvinosTomatos Avatar
      @AlvinosTomatos

      Lovely car but ruined by overuse of that touchscreen. Please for the love of god bring back manual controls. Even just one that is multipurpose makes so much difference.

    2. @houserhythm Avatar
      @houserhythm

      I hate them too (I think everyone does), but the glovebox is one of the less egregious ones. How often do you actually open it? Cause I haven’t touched mine in months. And even when you do, I would assume it’s not while driving. Meanwhile, a bunch of other controls that you would use while driving, are buried in menus on the touchscreen.

    3. @hippocampi94 Avatar
      @hippocampi94

      Just wondering whether it can be opened in anyway when the car is not on

    4. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      ​@houserhythmthe glovebox should be kept inside of the car btw.

    5. @Myeminem33 Avatar
      @Myeminem33

      Bro opens the glovebox multiple Times a day 💀

  9. @kubagornowicz Avatar
    @kubagornowicz

    I hate those blackout back windows – when you pulling out of a parking spot and you want to look through the car that is parked next to you, you can’t see a damn thing…

  10. @williamfence566 Avatar
    @williamfence566

    As soon as all the controls are in a touch screen it’s a no.

    1. @AFSienko Avatar
      @AFSienko

      Honestly reviewers need to give all cars with controls in touch screens an automatic fail until automakers get the message.

    2. @xEchoDrift Avatar
      @xEchoDrift

      An instant dont buy

    3. @xEchoDrift Avatar
      @xEchoDrift

      ​@AFSienkothis 1000%

  11. @adamlxrd Avatar
    @adamlxrd

    1:28 did Mat just call 5.9s “very slow”? He clearly needs a reality check 🤣

    1. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      5.9 seconds still is decently fast.

    2. @adamlxrd Avatar
      @adamlxrd

      @purwantiallan5089definitely, it’s far from a Dacia sandero!

    3. @ec2233 Avatar
      @ec2233

      He’s a clown. Clearly not a journalist… Just a car salesman.

    4. @Sheila-i3d Avatar
      @Sheila-i3d

      He said because he’s used to hypercars he didn’t notice the speed, so no he doesn’t need a reality check.. He even said it just seemed progressive, rather than like a ”kick in the chest”

    5. @AlexejVišňák Avatar
      @AlexejVišňák

      ​@purwantiallan5089it’s slow for a EV competitors that’s all, but it’s not slow at all

  12. @67tomcat Avatar
    @67tomcat

    I miss the previous S90 sedan/wagon. They were beautiful cars.

    1. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      Also previous S60.

    2. @banditbanger13 Avatar
      @banditbanger13

      Yes, this one is ugly, not only in comparison…

    3. @i20010 Avatar
      @i20010

      I miss the V70 Wagon..

    4. @67tomcat Avatar
      @67tomcat

      @i20010 100%!

    5. @angela1984a Avatar
      @angela1984a

      I miss the Volvo Cars that wasn’t owned by the CCP.

  13. @kdm_entertainment Avatar
    @kdm_entertainment

    Doesnt really look good though. Compare it to the polestars..

    1. @Ferrari_3.9_V8 Avatar
      @Ferrari_3.9_V8

      Yeah I think it’s so ordinary and the rear is ATROCIOUS 😂

  14. @shin_alienx3183 Avatar
    @shin_alienx3183

    16:40 Volvo’s safety system saw the SLK 55 AMG and immediately said: “Nope, I’m not paying for that repair bill” and stopped parking itself, showing respect.

    1. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      Also the SLK 230 Kompresor was.

  15. @IlIlIllIlllIII Avatar
    @IlIlIllIlllIII

    13:12 ”rear visibility”. What visibility are we talking about ??

    1. @AlexejVišňák Avatar
      @AlexejVišňák

      They could have just got rid of the back window as they got in their polestar 4

  16. @houserhythm Avatar
    @houserhythm

    Why TF does it look like a cross-over and nothing like the S90 limousine?!

    1. @ikuturso7570 Avatar
      @ikuturso7570

      EV batteries. Almost all EV’s look too tall because of them.

    2. @AlexejVišňák Avatar
      @AlexejVišňák

      For a limousine yes mainly from back and side it got big ground clearance

  17. @vinhvu155 Avatar
    @vinhvu155

    This car sells so badly in Norway, that its only registered under 20 examples in total. In comparison to the EX60 and EX90 which outsold it in a few minutes…

    1. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      ES90 also sold badly in Serbia and Andorra.

    2. @muradibakir2169 Avatar
      @muradibakir2169

      Ex90’en funker ikke en plass. Tror ingen som har kjøpt en har sluppet og kjøre tilbake til forhandleren innen 1 uke med problemer. Og husk det er en bil til 1,2 millioner kroner. Forrige generasjon med Volvo (SPA) er EKSTREMT mye bedre på alle mulige måter desverre.

    3. @AlexejVišňák Avatar
      @AlexejVišňák

      ​@purwantiallan5089idk why for me it looks the best out of all three , the worst for me is the EX90

  18. @Machines.In.Action Avatar
    @Machines.In.Action

    Volvo used to remove danger. Now it removes buttons!

    1. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      Volvo after removing the buttons just increasing danger a lot more.

    2. @angela1984a Avatar
      @angela1984a

      Volvo Cars used to not be owned by the CCP.

  19. @mra4107 Avatar
    @mra4107

    I’m so annoyed with all these touchscreen only controls. It’s NOT SAFE!!!

    1. @jamesspacer7994 Avatar
      @jamesspacer7994

      Especially when they don’t work 😬

  20. @tukiluka Avatar
    @tukiluka

    9:32 love it when I pick my friends up from the airport, and they all have perfectly rectangular suitcases that are equally measured and slot together like tetris pieces

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