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See Volvo's new, high-tech electric SUV that can tell if you're drunk, power your house, and go 300 miles without charging

Tim Levin   

See Volvo's new, high-tech electric SUV that can tell if you're drunk, power your house, and go 300 miles without charging
The Volvo EX90 electric SUV.Volvo
  • Volvo took the wraps off of the EX90, an electric SUV with seven seats and loads of futuristic features.
  • The 2024 EX90 promises bidirectional charging, 300 miles of range, and cutting-edge lidar sensors.

Volvo on Wednesday unveiled the 2024 EX90, a new seven-seat electric SUV packed with cool tech.

Volvo on Wednesday unveiled the 2024 EX90, a new seven-seat electric SUV packed with cool tech.
The Volvo EX90.      Volvo

It'll start at under $80,000 and should hit the market in early 2024, Volvo says.

It
The Volvo EX90.      Volvo

The Volvo EX90 electric SUVFor that substantial chunk of change, you get a zero-emission SUV with a long list of cutting-edge features.

The Volvo EX90 electric SUVFor that substantial chunk of change, you get a zero-emission SUV with a long list of cutting-edge features.
The Volvo EX90.      Volvo

The EX90 will have a range of 300 miles on a charge, the company says, making it competitive with other big electric family-haulers like the BMW iX and Tesla Model X.

The EX90 will have a range of 300 miles on a charge, the company says, making it competitive with other big electric family-haulers like the BMW iX and Tesla Model X.
The Volvo EX90.      Volvo

It'll be able to recharge from 10-80% in half an hour.

It
The Volvo EX90.      Volvo

Two motors — one in front and one in back — provide all-wheel drive. A performance version promises to crank out 496 horsepower.

Two motors — one in front and one in back — provide all-wheel drive. A performance version promises to crank out 496 horsepower.
The Volvo EX90.      Volvo

Volvo calls the EX90 a "highly advanced computer on wheels," promising "lightning-fast computing power and high-quality graphics."

Volvo calls the EX90 a "highly advanced computer on wheels," promising "lightning-fast computing power and high-quality graphics."
The Volvo EX90.      Volvo

The car's 14.5-inch touchscreen runs a Google operating system, so apps like Google Assistant and Google Maps are built-in.

The car
The Volvo EX90.      Volvo

The ability to use one's phone as a key comes standard.

The ability to use one
The Volvo EX90.      Volvo

Volvo is all about safety, so it included a huge array of cameras and sensors to help the EX90 "see" the world around it and react. Lots of computing power ties everything together.

Volvo is all about safety, so it included a huge array of cameras and sensors to help the EX90 "see" the world around it and react. Lots of computing power ties everything together.
The Volvo EX90.      Volvo

Volvo added uncommon lidar (light detection and ranging) sensors that generate a 3D map of the surrounding environment.

Volvo added uncommon lidar (light detection and ranging) sensors that generate a 3D map of the surrounding environment.
The Volvo EX90.      Volvo

They detect objects for safety and help Volvo's driver-assistance system pilot the vehicle better.

They detect objects for safety and help Volvo
The Volvo EX90.      Volvo

Using interior sensors and cameras, the vehicle watches a driver's eyes to determine when they're "distracted, drowsy, or otherwise inattentive."

Using interior sensors and cameras, the vehicle watches a driver
The Volvo EX90.      Volvo

If it senses the driver nodding off, the EX90 will issue warnings to pay attention.

If it senses the driver nodding off, the EX90 will issue warnings to pay attention.
The Volvo EX90.      Volvo

The EX90's also comes with bidirectional-charging capability, a feature that's becoming more common but still is pretty rare in the industry.

The EX90
The Volvo EX90.      Volvo

It'll be able to discharge energy from its battery pack to power an owner's home or smaller devices and appliances.

It
The Volvo EX90.      Volvo

Volvo wrapped up all this technology in a sleek, uncluttered, and distinctly Scandinavian package.

Volvo wrapped up all this technology in a sleek, uncluttered, and distinctly Scandinavian package.
The Volvo EX90.      Volvo

The EX90's interior is marked by clean lines and a minimalist design.

The EX90
The Volvo EX90.      Volvo

As with most new electric cars, there are barely any physical buttons.

As with most new electric cars, there are barely any physical buttons.
The Volvo EX90.      Volvo

Starting with the EX90, expect a new electric Volvo to be announced each year.

Starting with the EX90, expect a new electric Volvo to be announced each year.
The Volvo EX90.      Volvo

Starting with the EX90, expect a new electric Volvo to be announced each year.

Starting with the EX90, expect a new electric Volvo to be announced each year.
The Volvo EX90.      Volvo

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