An all electric XC90,Is it feasible and when? - Page 2

Clan · Oct 18th, 2018, 20:42

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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).

They built 200 electric c30's in 2012 , they have had hybrids for the last 4 or 5 years . also have a gearbox with built in electric motor they know what they are doing .. I'm sure there is a breakthrough in battery technology around the corner .

TheGate · Oct 18th, 2018, 20:46

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 · Oct 18th, 2018, 20:51

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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 ..

Philip Fisher · Oct 18th, 2018, 21:57

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Originally Posted by PaulBendall

Volvos could do with going on a diet

Then they wouldnt perform as well as this......

https://youtu.be/t_cOFE4Aq6A

Philip Fisher · Oct 18th, 2018, 21:59

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Originally Posted by Clan

......... Volvos first mass production electric vehicle will be here in 2019 ..

Which will be a.......?

steadvex · Oct 18th, 2018, 22:10

I thought Volvo had already announced an electric XC90 for 2022, but the UK isn't a priority market as we are so far behind on charging infrastructure?

yeoman · Oct 19th, 2018, 08:53

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Originally Posted by Philip Fisher

Then they wouldnt perform as well as this......

https://youtu.be/t_cOFE4Aq6A

Poor truck.

MaDProFF · Oct 19th, 2018, 09:00

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Originally Posted by steadvex

I thought Volvo had already announced an electric XC90 for 2022, but the UK isn't a priority market as we are so far behind on charging infrastructure?

Funny as we are in the top ten countries (6th.) of the world buying electric cars at present for 2017, and I think 2018 share is going to be bigger, if I was a car manufacturer with a possible market share like that I would want to be in there.

yeoman · Oct 19th, 2018, 09:19

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Originally Posted by MaDProFF

Funny as we are in the top ten countries (6th.) of the world buying electric cars at present for 2017, and I think 2018 share is going to be bigger, if I was a car manufacturer with a possible market share like that I would want to be in there.

There is little doubt that electric cars are here to stay and will increasingly become popular.

I am keen to see what Volvo comes up with but at the moment the only electric car I would consider is the upcoming Audi e-tron SUV.

AB-UK · Oct 19th, 2018, 10:50

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Originally Posted by Philip Fisher

Then they wouldnt perform as well as this......

https://youtu.be/t_cOFE4Aq6A

Wow - and the driver appears conscious and alert still.

It could just have easily been the truck which strayed. This is why I bought my first and subsequent Volvos, to protect my family.

Oct 18th, 2018, 20:46	#12
TheGate Junior Member Last Online: Aug 2nd, 2021 09:03 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Sevenoaks	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???

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steadvex Master Member Last Online: Jul 30th, 2023 19:01 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: cardiff View Photos By: steadvex	I thought Volvo had already announced an electric XC90 for 2022, but the UK isn't a priority market as we are so far behind on charging infrastructure?

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