An all electric XC90,Is it feasible and when?

[yeoman]

Audi recently demonstrated their Audi e-tron SUV and MB their all electric SUV.

I am surprised Volvo ( who tend to be ahead of the curve in matters like this),are yet to show case their own electric SUV.

Makes me wonder if they are struggling a bit with the technology.

Anyone know if and when we can expect the electric XC90?

[Clan]

Originally Posted by yeoman

Audi recently demonstrated their Audi e-tron SUV and MB their all electric SUV.

I am surprised Volvo ( who tend to be ahead of the curve in matters like this),are yet to show case their own electric SUV.

Makes me wonder if they are struggling a bit with the technology.

Anyone know if and when we can expect the electric XC90?

Volvo won't be struggling with an all electric car it is all about marketing ,It will probably come with the next generation xc90 which they are working on right now of course . They had an all electric C30 6 years ago .

[Milliner]

That's my view too, it's about market readiness.

For most, myself included, the XC90 is a main family car for long haul trips and loading with gear. In my opinion, the electric car seems more focused at short trips and commuting at the moment. This especially true as the charging infrastructure is in its infancy.

So, let's see what the next gen cars brings. To be honest if one manufacturer does it, and especially it it turns out to be a success, it won't be long before the rest follow.

I hope so. Electric and hydrogen fuel cell, if it ever becomes viable, is the way to go. Diesel and petrol will be akin to the horse and cart in 20 years time.

[yeoman]

Originally Posted by Clan

Volvo won't be struggling with an all electric car it is all about marketing ,It will probably come with the next generation xc90 which they are working on right now of course . They had an all electric C30 6 years ago .

Do you not think they maybe struggling a bit with developing a cost efficient ,all electric 2 tonne SUV with a decent mileage range?(anything less than 250 miles would be ridiculous IMO).

[MaDProFF]

I am sure they will have something in the pipeline, and certainly in the next few years, at present all the big electric cars are at a larger premium that is not usually accepted by Volvo, so maybe they are waiting for the next generation of batteries i.e solid state, far less weight, smaller and more powerful.

I think the Ipace which generated a huge interest and had loads of deposits, but when the final version arrived it is actually quite underwhelming, might look great, but for the cost not really what is being sold as, loads pulled deposits myself included.

Although it is more feasible they will bring out some other smaller models first all battery.

[AB-UK]

This forum has also demonstrated that Volvo have had difficulties with their software for existing technology, never mind considering uncharted waters such as full EV.

[MaDProFF]

I am not sure Volvo is any different to any other manufacture when it comes to software issues, and other issues for that matter.

[PaulBendall]

Originally Posted by yeoman

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Do you not think they maybe struggling a bit with developing a cost efficient ,all electric 2 tonne SUV with a decent mileage range?(anything less than 250 miles would be ridiculous IMO).

Volvos could do with going on a diet

[TheGate]

I am heavily involved in the rechargeable battery industry, and I am also a little surprised that Volvo haven't tried for an all-electric XC90.

The Geely investment means that Volvo should be ahead of the curve. They have a very strong relationship with CATL, who are already one of the largest cell makers in the world. Also, the head of Geely, Li Shu Fu is married to the sister of the Chinese President, hence the exponential growth of Geely from nowhere to one of the largest automotive companies in the world.

I think Volvo is a prime example of Chinese "muscle" combined with Western experience, knowledge and caution. I expect that Volvo will release a whole new range of models soon, using CATL's latest batteries, and we will view ICE driving around city centres akin to allowing smoking on aeroplanes. WTF were we thinking???

[Clan]

Originally Posted by TheGate

I am heavily involved in the rechargeable battery industry, and I am also a little surprised that Volvo haven't tried for an all-electric XC90.

The Geely investment means that Volvo should be ahead of the curve. They have a very strong relationship with CATL, who are already one of the largest cell makers in the world. Also, the head of Geely, Li Shu Fu is married to the sister of the Chinese President, hence the exponential growth of Geely from nowhere to one of the largest automotive companies in the world.

I think Volvo is a prime example of Chinese "muscle" combined with Western experience, knowledge and caution. I expect that Volvo will release a whole new range of models soon, using CATL's latest batteries, and we will view ICE driving around city centres akin to allowing smoking on aeroplanes. WTF were we thinking???

It was too early back in 2011 when the new xc90 agenda was signed off , It will come with the next generation XC90 when the market is right . These things are planned many years in advance . Volvos first mass production electric vehicle will be here in 2019 ..