Volvo has started production of its new, fully electric ES90 electric saloon for European markets.

Unveiled earlier this year, the ES90 is the spiritual successor to the S90. Closely related to the EX90 SUV launched last year, it’s the first Volvo car to feature 800V technology, combined with a completely new battery management software and hardware for a longer range and faster charging than any electric Volvo before.

Priced from £69,650, it’s available with a choice of two trims and three powertrains – Single Motor Extended Range, Twin Motor and Twin Motor Performance variants – delivering up to 435 miles of range.

It’s the firm’s most technologically advanced model yet as well as the most powerful car Volvo has ever created – not in terms of horse power but instead for core computing capacity.

Powered by next-generation core computing and developed using the company’s Superset tech stack, the ES90 is designed to evolve over time through continuous software updates.

“The fully electric ES90 marks a major milestone as Volvo Cars steps into a new era of safety, sustainability and human-centric technology,” said Francesca Gamboni, chief industrial operations officer at Volvo Cars. “With production now underway, we’re reaffirming our commitment to a fully electrified future and proving our ability to innovate and meet customer demands.”

Design merges saloon, fastback and SUV elements to ensure the ES90 “stands in a class of its own – a versatile car that does not compromise on comfort or space”.

The ES90 also reflects Volvo Cars’ broader commitment to sustainability, from climate-neutral manufacturing to circular economy principles and responsible business practices. It is produced using climate-neutral energy in Volvo Cars’ Chengdu plant, and according to the company’s Life Cycle Assessment report from July, the ES90 has one of the lowest carbon footprints of any Volvo car to date.

Order books are already open in the UK and customer deliveries will start later this year.