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Volvo today revealed new technical details about the ES90, its all-electric luxury sedan, which debuts on March 5 at an estimated $70,000 to $80,000 starting price.
It's the company's first smart car to run on an Nvidia Drive AGX Orin chip, which promises an "eightfold improvement" in AI performance, it says.
“The Volvo ES90 is one of the most technically advanced cars on the market today and is designed to be improved further with time,” says Anders Bell, Volvo's chief engineering and technology officer.
What does this mean for drivers? Volvo points to more AI-powered safety features and vehicle performance. This could include self-driving tech, which is a core focus for Nvidia. It will also power upgraded sensors, "constant connectivity," and better battery management. The effects will be likely be wide-reaching since the chip helps process "various essential systems...inside the car at ultra-fast speeds," Volvo says.
All the tech for the ES90 is built on the Volvo Cars Superset tech stack, which first debuted with the 2025 Volvo EX90 SUV. It represents a "radical transformation" in the company's tech approach, with a single set of hardware and software that powers the entire car—Tesla-style.
“By combining the power of core computing and our Superset tech stack, we can now make safer cars more efficiently than ever before," says Bell.
(Credit: Volvo)The ES90 gathers information on its surroundings through a wide range of sensors, including one LiDAR, five radars, eight cameras, and 12 ultrasonic sensors. They detect obstacles and help avoid collisions, including at night. Volvo calls this tech its Safe Space Technology, meaning "everything we put in a car is meant to build a safe space for everyone in and around the car, and technology helps us make that happen."
Volvo has not revealed the car's design, but we'll learn more about its range and price next month. Volvo is livestreaming the March 5 reveal at es90event.volvocars.com.