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Minivans may not be the kings of the road in North American and European markets anymore (overshadowed by the popularity of SUVs), but they’re apparently enjoying a renaissance in many parts of Asia, particularly the luxury models. Volvo, with the backing of Geely, is tapping into this trend by rolling out its first-ever minivan, or MPV as they’re known in various other parts of the world.
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Dubbed the EM90, this all-electric model boasts a range of over 450 miles (720+ kilometers) and is specifically designed for Chinese customers. As of now, there are no plans to introduce it in Western markets.
A Zeekr 009 in Swedish attire
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Volvo claims the minivan is a nod to the 1953 Duett, a lofty station wagon that stuck around until 1969. But let’s park those rose-tinted glasses in the garage for a moment; you’re more likely to spot a doppelgänger in the newly-introduced Zeekr 009, another star from the Geely Group galaxy than anything else. Echoing the days of GM’s badge-engineering bonanza in the late ‘80s and ‘90s, these two electric minivans are pretty much identical twins, save for the EM90’s distinctive Volvo grille, Thor’s Hammer headlights, and a few fancy trim pieces.
Considering the EM90 is essentially the Zeekr 009 in a Volvo costume, its exterior dimensions are expected to closely mirror those of its Zeekr counterpart at 5,209 mm (205 inches) long, 2,024 mm (79.7 inches) wide, and 1,867 mm (73.5 inches) tall, with a wheelbase of 3,205 mm (126.2 inches).
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The third fully-electric model unveiled by Volvo in the past year, following the EX90 and the smaller EX30 SUVs, is set to launch with a single 268 hp (200 kW) electric motor on the rear axle. This powertrain allows the premium minivan to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.3 seconds.
It’s paired with a CATL-sourced 116 kWh battery that can charge from 10 to 80 percent in just under 30 minutes. Volvo states that the EM90 offers a range of 459 miles (738 km) according to China’s CLTC driving cycle tests, which are generally at least 15% more generous than the WLTP cycle’s figures.
Volvo has not confirmed whether it will offer the EM90 with the 009’s top-tier dual electric motors, which provide all-wheel drive and produce a combined output of 536 hp (400 kW / 544 PS). Boasting a 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration time of 4.5 seconds, the Zeekr 009 could very well be quickest production minivan in the world at present.
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