The ES90 is set to be the most powerful Volvo ever in terms of computing power, thanks to its dual NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin configuration. This advanced core computer enables Volvo to continuously push the boundaries of safety, performance, and artificial intelligence.
The highly anticipated Volvo ES90 will make its global debut on March 5, 2025.
Unmatched AI computing power
At the heart of the Volvo ES90 lies a core computer featuring a dual NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin setup. This configuration delivers eight times the AI computational power of the previous DRIVE AGX Xavier system. With a staggering 508 trillion operations per second (TOPS), this system allows for continuous deep learning model improvements as more data is collected. Volvo’s primary goal remains unwavering: to enhance safety and refine the driving experience.
Built on Volvo’s SPA2 architecture, the ES90 is the second model to incorporate the Volvo Cars Superset technology stack, following in the footsteps of the EX90. The Superset technology stack unifies hardware and software modules across all upcoming Volvo EVs, enabling seamless adaptability to future technological advancements.
This approach marks a paradigm shift in how Volvo develops and deploys software updates. By leveraging over-the-air updates, Volvo can roll out safety enhancements, optimize vehicle performance, and refine efficiency in real-time. Whether it’s improving driving range under specific conditions or fine-tuning safety features, Volvo’s future models, including the ES90, will evolve continuously to meet emerging technological and safety demands.
Since all upcoming electric models will share the Superset technology stack, performance upgrades will be available across the entire lineup. ES90 owners will benefit from EX90 software improvements and vice versa. This strategy ensures that Volvo engineers can focus on refining one advanced technology stack, maximizing efficiency across the brand.
Safe space technology: Volvo’s next-level safety standard
True to Volvo’s commitment to safety, the ES90 is equipped with an array of high-tech sensors and monitoring systems designed to protect drivers and passengers alike. These include:
- Lidar sensor;
- Five radar sensors;
- Eight cameras;
- Twelve ultrasonic sensors;
- Advanced driver monitoring system
This integrated safety suite ensures that the ES90 can detect obstacles—even in complete darkness—and take proactive measures to prevent collisions. This cutting-edge approach to vehicle safety is what Volvo proudly calls “Safe Space Technology.”
One of the most exciting aspects of the ES90’s NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin core computer is its upgradeability. This cutting-edge system will also be implemented in EX90 models, replacing the earlier combination of DRIVE AGX Orin and DRIVE AGX Xavier. Thanks to the flexible Superset technology stack, existing EX90 customers will receive a free hardware upgrade, ensuring their vehicles remain at the forefront of Volvo’s technological advancements.
