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The Volvo ES90 is a fully electric saloon with 5 seats. In our October 2026 check, UK guide prices ran from £69,150 to £82,750, with a real-world range of about 310 to 345 miles (official WLTP 411 to 426 miles) and a 88 to 102 kWh usable battery. None of the versions in our list is on the Electric Car Grant list.

Volvo ES90 versions and prices

Guide prices checked October 2026 and may already include the Electric Car Grant. Real-world range is EV Database's typical estimate; the official WLTP figure is higher. Always confirm the price with the seller.

Charging

The Volvo ES90 Twin Motor can rapid charge at up to 350 kW. That peak only lasts part of a session: averaged from 10% to 80%, it is about 200 kW, about 23 minutes on a fast enough charger.

At home it accepts up to 11 kW on AC. On a typical 7 kW wallbox, a full charge from empty takes roughly 15 hours for the largest battery; most top-ups take far less. Its CCS plug is on the left side, rear. See charging times, smart EV tariffs and chargers near me.

Real-world range

For the Volvo ES90 Twin Motor, EV Database estimates these ranges. Cold means about −10°C with the heating on; mild means about 23°C; motorway means a steady 70 mph.

Heat pump: standard. One-stop motorway range with a 15-minute charge: about 417 miles. Try the range reality check or the range map for your own driving.

Running costs

At 10,000 miles a year, charging 80% at home on a smart tariff at 7.6p per kWh and 20% on rapid chargers at 79p, the Volvo ES90 Single Motor would use about 3,143 kWh and cost about £688 a year to charge (6.9p a mile). Vehicle tax: £10 in the first year, then £200 a year, plus the £440-a-year expensive car supplement in years 2 to 6 because its list price is over £50,000. From April 2028 the pay-per-mile charge (eVED) is due to add 3p a mile, about £300 a year at 10,000 miles.

Work out the five-year cost against petrol

Battery, warranty and features

Battery chemistry: NMC (named by EV Database or another published source). EV Database lists the battery warranty as 8 years or 100,000 miles; check the terms and capacity threshold for your car.

• Heat pump: Standard
• Vehicle-to-load (V2L): Not confirmed
• Vehicle-to-grid: Not confirmed
• Plug & Charge supported
• Battery architecture: 800 V
• Power: 329 hp, 0–62 mph in 6.6 s

See battery types explained and how long EV batteries last.

Space, size and towing

It has 5 seats and a boot of about 468 litres (1,256 litres with the seats folded, plus a 22-litre front boot). It is 5.00 m long, 1.94 m wide (2.12 m with mirrors) and 1.55 m tall, and weighs about 2,410 kg. It is rated to tow up to 2,000 kg (braked) in our data. Towing cuts range a lot, so allow extra margin. See electric cars for towing.

Electric Car Grant

None of the versions in our list is on the Electric Car Grant list. The grant only covers eligible new pure electric cars priced at £37,000 or less. See the Electric Car Grant and EV tax.

Reliability

Reliability scores come from the Warrantywise Reliability Index, which uses data from used cars, so many new models do not have a score yet. See the Volvo page and the Index explained.

Rivals

Head to head: Volvo ES90 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE · Volvo ES90 vs Audi A6 Sportback e-tron · Volvo ES90 vs BMW i5

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Volvo ES90 cost in the UK?

In our October 2026 check, UK guide prices for the Volvo ES90 ran from £69,150 to £82,750. Prices change often, so confirm with the seller.

What is the real-world range of the Volvo ES90?

EV Database's typical real-world estimate is about 310 to 345 miles, depending on the version (official WLTP 411 to 426 miles). In cold weather at motorway speeds expect around 250 miles.

How long does the Volvo ES90 take to charge?

It can rapid charge at up to 350 kW, which takes it from 10% to 80% in about 23 minutes on a fast enough charger. On a 7 kW home charger a full charge from empty takes roughly 15 hours.

How efficient is the Volvo ES90?

EV Database estimates about 3.4 to 3.5 miles per kWh in typical driving. At 7.6p per kWh off-peak, that is roughly 2.4 pence a mile charged at home.

Does the Volvo ES90 have a heat pump?

Yes, a heat pump is standard in our data, which helps winter range.

Is the Volvo ES90 eligible for the Electric Car Grant?

None of the versions in our list is on the Electric Car Grant list.

Figures compiled October 2026 from published UK sources, mainly EV Database UK, and are approximate (how we compile them). Page reviewed 2026-10-16. See our sources. General information, not financial, legal or technical advice.

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