Volvo introduced earlier in December that it accomplished manufacturing of the primary “verification prototype” for a brand new mannequin code-named the V551, regarded as an electrical counterpart to the gas-powered S90 midsize sedan.

The verification prototype was constructed at Volvo’s plant in Luqiao, China. Such prototypes are usually used to work out snags within the manufacturing line earlier than the primary buyer examples are churned out.

Manufacturing of buyer examples of the V551 is alleged to start out by Might of subsequent 12 months. A Volvo government in Australia stated final 12 months that Volvo will launch an electrical midsize sedan by the top of 2024.

The brand new mannequin may very well be known as the ES90, although Teknikens Värld reported final week {that a} completely different title could also be required attributable to objections from Lexus which sells the ES midsize sedan.

2022 Volvo S90

The Swedish publication additionally reported particulars of the automobile’s dimensions primarily based on leaked data from a 12 months in the past. In response to the leaked data, the V551 will measure 196.8 inches lengthy and have a wheelbase of 122 inches. The size is about 6.3 inches longer than the unique S90 launched launched within the U.S. for the 2017 mannequin 12 months and 1.6 inches longer than the stretched S90L that was made the usual physique type within the U.S. for 2018.

The V551 is anticipated to be constructed on Volvo’s SPA2 platform, the identical devoted EV platform underpinning the upcoming 2025 EX90 midsize SUV. This implies we are able to count on comparable specs, comparable to a 111-kwh battery, the selection of single-motor rear-wheel-drive or dual-motor all-wheel-drive configurations, and energy outputs approaching 500 hp.

The platform additionally helps bidirectional charging and charging at charges of as much as 250 kw when utilizing a DC fast-charger. In response to Volvo, the EX90 with the 111-kwh battery can ship a spread approaching 300 miles and be charged from 10-80% in round half-hour. The vary within the V551 will doubtless be increased given its extra aerodynamic form.