100% electric replacement XC90, the future Volvo EX90 is about to be released. To help us wait, the Swedish manufacturer has been gradually revealing information about its upcoming SUV, and today we can learn about the first images of its interior.
Even if we have to wait a little longer to find out about it in detail, the interior of the Volvo EX90 already looks “one of the most elegant and pleasant interiors on the market”. Following the trend of sustainable development and climate neutrality, Volvo chose for its interior natural and recycled materials.
Volvo EX90: natural and recycled materials
Volvo EX90 seats are really upholstered nordic, a material consisting of textiles made from recycled materials such as PET plastic bottles and biomaterials from the forests of Sweden and Finland. In addition, Volvo EX90 customers can also choose upholstery wool blendcertified according to standards that guarantee the welfare of animals, as well as comply with environmental and social issues.
The interior of the Volvo EX90 also has inserts FSC certified wood, which are combined with lighting of warm and pleasant tones to create the atmosphere of a Scandinavian living room. The future EX90 contains almost 50 kilograms of recycled plastic and biomaterialsa first for Volvo: there is recycled plastic in PET bottles, but also regenerated polyamide which comes for folding car carpets.
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Volvo EX90: customizable atmosphere
Volvo EX90 will offer the possibility of personalizing the interior atmosphere according to the tastes of the user, who will be able to choose from several interior atmospheres for insert and upholstery colors that match the exterior colors and are inspired by the Scandinavian lifestyle and its natural landscapes.
“The design and composition of the Volvo EX90 cabin is a continuation of decades of iteration and innovation. We see cockpit composition as a learning process that will continue over time thanks to your feedback, our internal innovation and new opportunities for responsible sourcing.”– said Cecilia Stark, senior design manager at Volvo Cars.
Volvo EX90: two-way charging
In addition to interior innovations, the future Volvo EX90 will be equipped with numerous technologies, among which we will find two-way charging. This technology will initially only be offered in certain markets and will allow you to power your home and all kinds of electronic devices.
Volvo’s mobile app adds smart charging features that will charge the Volvo EX90’s battery when grid demand is lowest and prices are lowest, while storing stored energy for later use.
The upcoming 100% electric Volvo EX90 will be official presented on November 9, 2022.
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