Volvo XC60, S90 and More Petrol-Powered Models Become Expensive in India by 2%; EV Prices Remain Unchanged

We previously informed you that Volvo plans to increase its car prices in India by 2% beginning in January due to rising input costs and fluctuating foreign exchange rates. The automaker has now finally revealed that this year's first price hike applies to just its petrol-powered cars. The pricing of its electric vehicles, however, remains unchanged. Volvo presently offers three petrol-based vehicles—the XC60, S90, and XC90, alongside two electric cars—the XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge in the country. After the price hike, the Volvo S90 now costs Rs 68.25 lakh, while the XC60 retails for Rs 68.90 lakh. The XC90, on the other hand, is priced at Rs 1.08 crore. Volvo says that, despite escalating input and foreign exchange expenditures, it has chosen to not increase the price of its electric vehicles to boost the market's adoption of EVs. It aims to become an all-electric company by 2030, with a focus on high-end, environmentally friendly e-mobility. 

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According to industry reports, the company's electric vehicles have received positive reactions from customers, as seen by the 580 units of the XC40 Recharge units sold thus far. The C40 Recharge, which launched in September of last year, is the most recent addition to Volvo's electric fleet. In such a brief period, the firm has supplied approximately 180 units of the C40 Recharge in India.

Volvo EM90 EV MPV Globally Revealed 

The Volvo EM90 is constructed on Geely's SEA (Sustainable Experience Architecture) electric vehicle platform, which also supports the Zeekr 009. The dimensions, body panels, and boxy form of the EV MPV are quite identical to those of the Zeekr, but the car offers a few distinctive features that are particular to the brand, like the T-shaped LED daytime running lights, enclosed grille with illuminated 'Volvo' symbol, and 'Thor's hammer' LED headlights.

Blacked-out pillars, powered sliding doors, and alloy wheels that come in 19 or 20-inch sizes, depending on the variant, are a few other design elements of the electric MPV. Beneath its outer shell, the 2024 Volvo EM90 features an electric motor placed at the rear that generates 268bhp and enables a sprint from zero to 100km/h in 8.3 seconds.

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In terms of features, it has a 21-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system, a wireless charging pad, an automated parking brake, dual-chamber air suspension, a panoramic sunroof, road noise cancellation technology, and a 15.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system.