The all-electric Volvo ES90 sedan is about to launch in South Africa. Here’s how much you can expect to pay, plus some early trim level details.
The Volvo ES90 will launch in South Africa in March 2026, with just one powertrain options. It’s interesting to see a sedan being offered locally, with that segment showing serious decline over the years as customers flock to higher-riding SUVs.
In terms of powertrain, the Volvo ES90 features a single electric motor driving the rear wheels. Outputs of 245 kW and 480 Nm give it a claimed 0-100 kph time of 6.6 seconds, but of more relevance is the range. Thanks to a 92 kWh battery, the Volvo ES90 is claimed to have a WLTP range of up to 755 km.
It has 800V architecture and supports 350 kW DC charging which means you go from 10-80% battery capacity in under 30 minutes. Currently, the most powerful chargers offered in South Africa have outputs of 480 kW, but these are rare. It’s more common to find 75 kW chargers dotted around metropolitan areas.
Trim Levels
Customers can opt from one of 7 colours, two interior colours and there are two wheel designs (20-inch and 21-inch).
CORE
- Rear parking camera + sensors
- LED headlights
- Manually-adjustable steering column
- Heated front seats
- High performance audio
- Air quality system
- Panoramic sunroof
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Four-zone climate control
PLUS (The above features plus:)
- Heads-up display
- Power-adjustable steering column
- Bose audio
- Air purifier
- Nordico upholstery with heated front + rear seats
- Tailored steering wheel
ULTRA (The above features plus:)
- Soft-close doors
- 360-degree camera
- Pixel headlights
- Active chassis
- Bowers & Wilkins audio
- Nordico upholstery with ventilated seats
- Electrochromatic panoramic sunroof
- 21-inch wheels
- Flush door handles with lighting
- Front massage seats
How much does the new Volvo ES90 cost in South Africa?
The new electric sedan is likely to be sold with Volvo’s two-year/100 000 vehicle / 160 000 battery km warranty. A maintenance plan of 5-years/100 000 km is also included. We expect the Swedish carmaker to offer some form of charging incentive too.
| Core RWD | R1 590 000 |
| Plus RWD | R1 655 000 |
| Ultra RWD | R1 795 000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Volvo ES90 launching in South Africa?
What is the electric range and battery size of the Volvo ES90?
- Single Motor: Uses a 92 kWh battery with a WLTP range of up to **650 km**.
- Twin Motor & Performance: Uses a 106 kWh battery with a WLTP range of up to **700 km**.
How fast can the Volvo ES90 charge?
What are the performance specifications for each model?
- Single Motor: 245 kW / 480 Nm (0–100 km/h in 6.9 seconds).
- Twin Motor AWD: 330 kW / 670 Nm (0–100 km/h in 5.5 seconds).
- Twin Motor Performance: 500 kW / 870 Nm (0–100 km/h in 4.0 seconds).
