Volvo EX90, When the Electric Future Is Safe

Don’t look yet for the 2023 Volvo EX90! We’ll have to wait a few more weeks for the big Swedish SUV, replacing the 2022 Volvo XC90, to appear on our screens. However, the Scandinavian carmaker has provided an overview of the technology that will be hidden under the body of this new vehicle.

Volvo EX90: Safety at The Heart of Innovations

Unsurprisingly, safety will be Volvo’s primary concern with its 2023 EX90. Volvo vehicles have always been, and still are, among the safest on the market.

Historically, Volvo has also been a pioneer in this field. It is to this company that we owe, among other things, the invention of the three-point safety belts that equip all cars on our roads. This includes, of course, all Volvo models such as the great XC90.

The new 2023 Volvo EX90 will, however, go a step further by using more refined technological innovations than ever before. Among other things, the vehicle will rely on cameras, radar and Lidar technology to ensure the highest possible safety for its occupants.

What Is Lidar?

We’ve all heard this name over the past few months, since Lidar technology is the basis for the development of most autonomous cars. This time, it will be used for the safety of Volvo SUV occupants.

Basically, Lidar is a laser pointer that shoots beams in front of it, seizing bounces and echoes. From what it receives, it can digitally draw a three-dimensional picture of the environment, and react to obstacles. You could almost say that it is a pair of digital eyes.

Yet, unlike eyes, Lidar has very few limitations. It can detect objects in the most difficult conditions, including darkness or rain. It can also intervene by detecting smaller moving objects, including pets. It is also active at highway speeds.

To make safety even more important, Lidar will be accompanied by a host of sensors, radars and headlights that will ensure greater vigilance. The EX90 SUV will undoubtedly be the safest Volvo vehicle on the market. It is estimated that it could reduce the risk of injury or death to its occupants by 20 percent and reduce collision risks by 9 percent.

Volvo cars are already equipped with several effective on-board safety systems that are found in most of their vehicles. These include:

• Collision avoidance
• Lane keeping assist
• Road departure mitigation
• Cross traffic alert with automatic braking
• Blind spot information system
• Panoramic camera

Volvo: Safety Even Inside the Cabin

Safety in the 2023 Volvo EX90 is not just on the outside. An invisible shield of sensors and cameras will be installed directly inside the electric Volvo. By focusing on the driver’s eyes, and analyzing his or her head movements, the car will be able to issue alerts if the driver loses concentration.

Even better, if the driver falls asleep or feels unwell, the car will be able to pull over to the side of the road and stop, in addition to issuing a distress call via cellular waves.

What Engine Powers the Volvo?

For the moment, no specific information has been released about the electric engine that will be under the hood of the Volvo EX90. We only know that it will be equipped with a 100% electric motor with a competitive range.

However, it is important to note that Volvo has confirmed that all its vehicles will be electrified by 2025. The company already has two electric SUV models, in addition to some hybrid versions, all grouped under the name Recharge.

Volvo EX90: A Style to Discover

You’ll have to wait a little longer to find out what the 2023 Volvo EX90 will look like. One thing is for sure, Volvo Canada will have it available at your local Volvo dealership, near Sainte-Thérèse and just minutes from Montréal where you’ll be able to discover all the developed refinements.